Support Kai ‘Ehitu Today

Looking for a way to give back to The Big Island?

Support our mission by purchasing your membership or gifting a one time donation to our ‘Ohana!

The Kai 'Ehitu Team has been a part of the community for over 30 years. Members as young as 8 years old are welcome  to join us, as our goal is to instill the historic outrigger canoe paddling and encourage health, responsibility, unity, respect, leadership, and humility.​

On behalf of our entire club….​ thank you! Mauruuru, Mahalo ​for your generosity​!

3% Cover the Fee
3% Cover the Fee

Kai' Ehitu is a non-profit, so your donation will be tax deductible.

Why give?

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    Sustain our canoes – maintain and care for the va‘a that carry us.

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    Support youth programs – help keiki as young as 4 get on the water.

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    Preserve culture – keep Hawaiian traditions of outrigger canoe paddling alive.

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    Build community – strengthen connections across generations, from keiki to kūpuna.

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    Promote health – encourage active, ocean-based lifestyles.

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    Fuel competition – back our athletes as they represent the club in local and international races.