It is the policy of West Hawaii Today to correct promptly any incorrect or misleading information when A new approach to outrigger canoe paddling is catching up to tradition on a grueling proving ...

KauaiWorld.com Report The Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association State Championships start at 8:30 a.m. today at Hanalei Bay. Expected are more than 3,000 paddlers from over 50 canoe clubs from across ...

They will also be introduced to the culture of Hawaiian outrigger paddling, such as the history, the canoe materials and construction, vocabulary and other elements. On Sunday, DeVera explained ...

as part of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival celebrating Hawaiian culture. Abigail Pocasangre & Julia Ross In Hawai'i, the art of carving outrigger canoes has traditionally been a male pursuit.

Canoe surfing, particularly aboard the outrigger style of boats, is one of the oldest forms of riding waves. It dates back to ...

OSC has developed programs for recreational paddling as well as a racing ... It is believed that outrigger canoes first arrived in Hawaii around 2200 years ago – with some boats large enough ...

But if you want to dig deeper into the history and culture on the island, the Fairmont Kea Lani has a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe where you can learn ancient techniques and traditions.

On Thanksgiving morning, the 24th annual Paddle For Hunger concluded a fundraising effort for the Maui Food Bank with a crowd ...

Outrigger-canoe paddling is the official state sport of Hawaii. Earlier this month, the Georgia Straight journeyed to the Hawaiian island of Molokai to cover the men's race, an event that drew 107 ...

A vice principal with a penchant for outrigger canoe paddling has taken the steersman ... has the credentials and has a great affinity for Hawaii,” said Patti Cook, who is in charge of building ...

Two types of boats are raced — kayaks and outrigger canoes. Outrigger canoes are known as “va’a” which is the Samoan and Hawaiian word for boat or canoe. A single-blade paddle is used in outrigger ...