Outrigger Paddling Kailua

We are excited to kick off the 2025-2026 Nā ‘Ōpio Season for youth paddlers. Kaiheo is a program sponsored by Windward Kai Canoe Club and is part of the Nā ‘Ōpio Racing Association. The season runs from December 2025, through the last Saturday in February.

Kaiheo is focused on bringing the tradition, culture, and sport of Hawaiian Outrigger paddling to the youth of Hawai'i and is open to kids in Grades 3rd through 12th. The program accepts youth paddlers, with or without paddling experience, and our coaches will work with youth at any level along their paddling journey.

Practices run 1 hour from 4pm-5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parents are welcome to stay and watch practice.

At the Windward Kai Canoe Club in Kailua, located on the canal right before you cross over the bridge heading towards Kailua Beach Park. You will see our canoes on the canal and can enter the parking lot right before the bridge.

That’s okay. If you are still interested, either contact the coaches directly via the contact information below or complete the registration, and the coach will get back to you. Also, if you missed the Na Opio season, the HCRA regatta season begins practicing right after Na Opio in March. It is open to paddlers 8 years and older, including adults with or without experience.

That’s okay. Feel free to contact one of the coaches via phone or email listed below or stop by one of our practices on Tuesday or Thursday at 4pm to come see what it’s all about. If space is available, the coaches may let your child try paddling in a canoe.

At Kaiheo, it is our goal to allow every paddler to have the experience of racing in regattas. Our mission is to provide paddling opportunities for both new and returning paddlers seeking more experience while balancing the age groups. We will do our best, based on the age mix of the children, to include them in regattas, and this is why your child needs to make regatta days so all the kids can race.

We understand. Please just make sure to let the coaches know of any conflict with practice or regattas as far in advance as possible.

We have adult programs as well. We begin practicing for the regatta season in March of each year, and the season runs through August. It is open to paddlers 8 years and older, including adults with or without experience. If you want to learn more, head over to our contact us page and complete the form, or give coach a call.

Complete the form below with your child's information and parent’s email and phone, and one of the coaches will be in contact with you. You can also stop by the Windward Kai Canoe Club on Tuesday or Thursday at 4pm at the start of practice.

Please be sure your youth paddler can make the commitment to this schedule prior to registering. We would like to see keiki who won’t miss out on essential training days and can be available to race once regattas start.

2026 Hui Waʻa Season

Paddling Season for Adults and Keiki

Practices for the 2026 Hui Wa'a Regatta Season -Begins March 2026.

We welcome adults, keiki, and anyone with an interest in paddling. No experience? No problem — we offer novice programs and coached practices for all experience levels. We begin practicing for the regatta season in March of each year and the season runs through August. The program is open to paddlers 8 years and older, including adults with or without experience. Check back for more information or get in touch via our contact form.

If you complete the contact form, we will get back to you and make sure to follow up as we get closer to beginning practices in March. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our club is located on the canal in Kailua, before you cross over the bridge towards Kailua Beach Park. If you see us practicing, don’t hesitate to stop by and say Aloha.