The Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is ” to learn, revive, educate and practice those ancient Hawaiian skills and values as they relate to sailing canoes and the Hawaiian culture”. This is done by educational and sailing events for the public as well as a yearly racing series which connects the Hawaiian Islands.
The races start on the Big Island in May and end on Kauai in September. The fleet stops on Maui, Molokai, and Oahu along the way.
2024 Schedule:
May 17, Race to Ka’anapali Beach from Kahului
May18, Community Service (Wa`a Kiakahi) rides at Ka’anapali Beach
May 19, Race: Ka’anapali to Waimanalo, Oahu
June 8, Waimanalo to Kualoa
June 9, Kualoa to Haleiwa
July 5, Rig at Haleiwa
July 6, Haleiwa to Nawiliwili, Kauai ( Na Holo Kai)
July 28, Nawiliwili to Waimea
Above: Interview of HSCA President Ikaika Kinkaid 6/26/18
Kahakuloa, Maui. Molokai Canoe Club surfing. Photo Gloria Reed ’18