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

Paddle with us in January, February, March, October, November, and December with a 2024 Membership.
To paddle only in October, November, and December, pay a limited 3-month membership of $100. Membership Link

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.

Regatta Season

Included in your Membership.
Ages 9 through adult. Starts the week of April 1, 2024. Regatta racing season begins in June and ends at the HCRA State Championships on the first Saturday in August.
OHCRA schedule

Distance Season

Racing from August – October is included in your 2024 Membership for ages 15 through adult.
If you’re not an HN member and only wish to participate in Distance Season with us, pay for a limited membership: $175 Adult / $135 Youth

Transfers into our distance program require a waiver and distance dues.

Off Season Paddling

Paddle in January, February, March, October, November and December
with your 2024 Membership
If you’d like to paddle only in October-December, pay only $100 for the 3-month limited membership.

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

Included in your Membership.
Ages 9 through adult. Starts the week of April 1, 2024. Regatta racing season begins in June and ends at the HCRA State Championships on the first Saturday in August.

View OHCRA schedule

Membership Profile, including your HCRA waiver, must be completed prior to racing!

Distance Season

Racing from August – October is included in your 2024 Membership for ages 15 through adult.
If you’re NOT an HN member and ONLY wish to participate in Distance Season with us, pay for a limited membership: $175 Adult / $135 Youth

Transfers into our distance program require a 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?

 Kaiwi Coast Run

Register Now for the Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk on Sunday, November 24, presented by UHA Health Insurance. See the beautiful sunrise over the Kaiwi Channel and enjoy a 4-mile walk along the coastline from Wāwāmalu to the shores of Maunalua Bay.

Off Season Paddling

Off-season paddling has started up at Hui Nalu.  All Hui Nalu registered adult paddlers are welcome, and this is included in your 2024 membership fee.  Non-Hui Nalu paddlers have a $100 fee.

Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday at 7:00 a.m.

New first-time paddlers are welcome on Fridays.  Waivers to be signed on-line.  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.