Hui Nalu O Hawaiʻi Canoe Club Since 1908

Hui Nalu Canoe Club, founded in 1908 by Knute Cottrell, Duke Kahanamoku, and Kenneth Winter, is a volunteer-led, 501c3 nonprofit organization located on Maunalua Bay in Hawaiʻi Kai, Oahu.
As a member of the Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) and Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA), our club participates in annual regatta events, annual distance seasons, and races across Hawaii and international venues.

Our Vision and Mission

Hui Nalu’s vision is to come together as a family who shares and cares.

Our mission is to promote and provide educational and personal achievement opportunities that strengthen family, community, and individual relationships.

Off Season Paddling

Adults Only. Paddle with us in January, February, March, October, November, and December with a 2025 Membership (Registration, Waiver, Dues).

It is a great place to paddle for pleasure, stay in shape, work on your technique, or see if paddling is for you.

Regatta Season

Youth ages 9 through adult. Practice starts the week of April 1, 2025. Regatta racing season begins in June and ends at the HCRA State Championships on the first Saturday in August. Membership requirements (registration, waiver, dues)
OHCRA schedule

Distance Season

Racing from August – October is included in your 2025 Membership for ages 15 through adult.
If you’re not an HN member and only wish to participate in the Distance Season, pay for a limited membership: $195 Adult / $145 Youth

Transfers into our distance program require registration, waiver, and distance dues.

Off Season Paddling

Adults Only. Paddle with us in January, February, March, October, November, and December with a 2025 Membership (Registration, Waiver, Dues). It is a great place to paddle for pleasure, stay in shape, work on your technique, or see if paddling is for you.

View Paddling Opportunities in our Calendar.
Create a membership profile here.

Regatta Season

Youth ages 9 through adult. Practice starts the week of April 1, 2025. Regatta racing season begins in June and ends at the HCRA State Championships on the first Saturday in August.

View OHCRA schedule

Membership Profile (registration, waiver, dues) must be completed before practicing.

Distance Season

Racing from August – October is included in your 2025 Membership for ages 15 through adult.
If you’re not an HN member and only wish to participate in the Distance Season, pay for a limited membership: $195 Adult / $145 Youth

Transfers into our distance program require registration, waiver, and distance dues.

Join Hui Nalu

Hui Nalu Canoe Club is a great way to join the community, get to know people and maintain or improve your skills and fitness.

New paddlers are welcome on select evenings during Off Season and in the spring for Regatta Season.

What’s New?

 Annual Membership Meeting

Our Annual Membership Meeting, where we will come together to organize the 2025 season, is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. at The Moorings Clubhouse (6370 Hawaii Kai Drive). We encourage all members to attend and participate to help make Hui Nalu Canoe Club your Club.

Off Season Paddling

Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:00 p.m. Sundays at 7:00 a.m. New first-time paddlers are welcome on the last Friday of the month. Waivers are to be signed online. Paddles are available for use.

Donate

Your support helps us preserve our canoes and provide activities.

Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference.



Donate

Your support helps us preserve our canoes and provide activities.

Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference.