Hui Nalu O Hawaii Canoe Club

Hui Nalu O Hawaii Canoe Club offers Paddling programs for keiki ages 9-17 on Oahu's Honolulu side in Honolulu, Hawaii. Fees apply: Paid. Register online.

Serving ohana and keiki in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiʻi.

Quick Facts

Sports

Paddling

Age Groups

9-17

Cost Tier

Paid

About

Located on Maunalua Bay in Hawaiʻi Kai, Hui Nalu O Hawaii Canoe Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1908 by Duke Kahanamoku, Knute Cottrell, and Kenneth Winter. Operating as an active member of the Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) and the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA), the club provides structured instruction in outrigger canoe paddling, ocean safety, and Hawaiian cultural traditions. The organization functions as a volunteer-led community hub, emphasizing physical conditioning, technical stroke mechanics, and environmental stewardship. Through seasonal training frameworks, Hui Nalu helps local youth and adult paddlers develop endurance, teamwork, and mutual respect during organized practices and competitive regattas on the water. ### Program Highlights * **Age Groups:** Serves male and female paddlers across youth divisions starting at age 9, alongside extensive junior, adult, and master divisions up to age 70 and older. * **Season & Format:** Manages an active summer regatta racing schedule from March through August, supplemented by a dedicated distance season and structured Off-Season Paddling (OSP) clinics to maintain technique. * **Core Focus:** Teaches fundamental canoe paddling mechanics and ocean safety while maintaining the historical practices of Hawaiian watersports through multi-generational mentoring.

Last updated: July 2026

Location

Region: Honolulu | Oahu, Hawaiʻi

Contact Information

Phone: (808) 397-6373

Email: admin@huinalu.org

Website: https://huinalu.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuiNaluOHawaiiCanoeClub

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huinalucanoeclub/

Age Groups

• 9-17

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hui Nalu O Hawaii Canoe Club cost?

Paid.

Where is Hui Nalu O Hawaii Canoe Club located?

Hui Nalu O Hawaii Canoe Club is located in Honolulu, Honolulu Oahu, Hawaii. Address: PO Box 26342.

What ages can participate in Hui Nalu O Hawaii Canoe Club?

Hui Nalu O Hawaii Canoe Club serves ages 9-17.