Author Archives: Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association

Aloha After not being able to gather and hold races for the last 2 years we are excited to start our season with a race to Ka’anapali Beach from Kahului on June 3rd. On June 4th we will give rides … Continue reading →

Aloha, The 32nd annual Naholokai has been rescheduled to August 17th due to weather conditions. Come on down to Haleiwa Beach to send off the fleet at 730 am. Mahalo!

8/21/16 With east to northeast trade winds up to over 20 knots, a small field of canoes made the epic 90 mile crossing from Haleiwa , Oahu to Kalapaki Beach, Kauai on Saturday, August 20th.  Unfortunately, after under 2 hours of … Continue reading →

Aloha Friends, Jim Dickson’s family will be scattering his ashes this coming Sunday 5/29 around 0900, heading out from Kihei Boat Ramp. The family has a GO FUND ME account to help his family with expenses; click here to donate … Continue reading →

Since there is no manual or safety video on how to right a sailing canoe, I thought it would be helpful to share how we righted Noio, and the lessons we learned. I think it would be a good idea … Continue reading →

The Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association started off it’s summer racing series with brisk trade winds and moderate seas. Hui Nalu Canoe Club won it’s first sailing canoe race ever by an impressive 4 minutes during Sundays race from Hana to … Continue reading →

Alenuihāhā:  Hawai’i Island and Maui – “great billows smashing” ‘Alalākeiki:  Kaho’olawe and Maui – “crying child” Kealaikahiki:  Lana’i and Kaho’olawe – “the road to Tahiti” ‘Au’au:  Maui and Lana’i – “to take a bath” Pailolo:  Maui and Moloka’i – “crazy … Continue reading →

June 5-6-7, 2015 Waʻa Kiakahi, Kāʻanapali Beach The ancient Hawaiian art of outrigger-canoe sailing comes to life during this free event that coincides with the second race of the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association season . Festivities include sailing-canoe rides, talks … Continue reading →