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

Join us for our Off-Season Paddling (OSP) program this fall!

  • Duration: January, February, March, and October, November, and December
  • Cost: $275
  • Eligibility: Must be 18.5 years old or older.
  • Program Focus: The OSP welcomes all paddlers, including those who have never paddled before! This is a flexible program perfect for paddling just for fun, maintaining fitness, improving technique, or deciding if outrigger paddling is right for you.
  • Register here

Regatta Season

Youth ages 9 through adult. Practice starts the week of March 30th. 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

This program is open to ages 15 through adult.

  • Current Members: The Distance Season is included in your annual membership.
  • Non-Members: A limited membership is available for those participating only in this season: $195 (Adult) / $145 (Youth).

Note: All participants, including those transferring from another program, must complete the required registration, waiver, and distance dues.

Off Season Paddling

Join us for our Off-Season Paddling (OSP) program this fall!

  • Duration: January, February, March, and October, November, and December
  • Cost: $275
  • Eligibility: Must be 18.5 years old or older.
  • Program Focus: The OSP welcomes all paddlers, including those who have never paddled before! This is a flexible program perfect for paddling just for fun, maintaining fitness, improving technique, or deciding if outrigger paddling is right for you.
  • Register here

Regatta Season

Youth ages 9 through adult. Practice starts the week of March 30th. 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

This program is open to ages 15 through adult.

  • Current Members: The Distance Season is included in your annual membership.
  • Non-Members: A limited membership is available for those participating only in this season: $195 (Adult) / $145 (Youth).

Note: All participants, including those transferring from another program, must complete the required 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.

What’s New?

Coaches Schedule

Click here to view the Pending 2026 Practice Schedule. Practices are officially set to begin on March 30th. Please check back regularly for any updates!

Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk

Click here for more information.

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.