The Art of Outrigger Canoe Paddling Hawaiian Culture on Kaua‘i grows when families support the traditional values of Aloha, Ho’ihi (respect), and Ikaika Kakauha (Athletic Strength) that Outrigger Canoe Paddling promotes. Is it hard? Yes! Paddlers learns to work together to realize a shared goal making their bodies stronger. Paddlers must learn the duties of their seat, give all they have and not grumble, finding power they did not know existed. Paddlers must do more than look in the mirror saying “This Is Who I Am” and instead say “This Is Who I Want to Become”. Working together to achieve a common goal helps make new friends boosts feelings of well-being, selfesteem and confidence. Adult Programs: When families paddle together they bond. Parents can learn
alongside their children involving family together. Teenagers might actually talk with you. No Paddle? No Experience? No Worries! Clubs will provide the paddles and guidance!
Kauai Canoe Paddling Clubs for Youth and Adults The sport of canoe paddling can help promote personal growth, character development, and achievement in physical fitness. Because outrigger canoe paddling is a water sport, it is imperative that your youth know how to swim. Hanalei Canoe Club Adult Season: begins February Youth Season: begins March http://hanaleicanoeclub.org (Hanalei) NaMolokama Canoe Club Adult program: 5 p.m. Men Tue & Thru, Women Mon & Wed Location: End of Weke Road email: namolokama-board@ googlegroups.com www.namolokama.org (Anahola) Hokukulele Canoe Club Aliomanu River kainanig@gmail.com 652-1570 https://www.facebook.com/hokualelecanoe-club-154262729502/ (Lihue) Kaiola Outrigger Canoe Club Youth: 8-18 Mon. & Thurs. Begins March: contact Lori 482-0140 Adults Contact: Mon., Wed., & Thurs. contact 651-2996. https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Kaiola-Canoe-Club/222336167784213
(Hanapepe) West Kauai Canoe Club Adult Program: Tues. & Thur. 5:30 p.m. Contact: Candace Agustin, candaceagustin@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1400719593519412/
(Kapa’a) Pu`uwai Outrigger Canoe Club Novice Adult Program: begins March, 5:00 p.m., Wailua River Youth Program: Ages 8-18: begins March, 3:00 p.m., Wailua River Cancer Survivors & Supporters Group: TBA Contact: Brian Curll 635-6311 http://puuwai.org/, info@puuwai.org
(South Shore) Koloa Outrigger Canoe Club Adult Program begins: March (Tues & Thurs 4:30 p.m.) Waita Reservoir http://koloaoutriggercanoeclub.net/
(Lihue) Niumalu Outrigger Canoe Club Adult Program Youth Program (8-18) Begins March at Kalapaki Bay 10 and Under: Monday & Wednesday 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Age 12 -18: Monday -Thursday 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Contact: imuaniumalu@gmail.com
(Waimea) Kilohana Canoe Club Youth Program begins: March Location: Behind of Lucy Wright Park Contact: Kilohanacc@yahoo.com, Linaka Turalde (808) 639-7215 or Kaina Makua (808)346-9463 https://www.facebook.com/ kilohanacanoeclubwaimea
(Poipu) Kukui`ula Canoe Club Adult Season: Begins January Tues.-Thurs. 5:00 p.m. Contact: kukuiulasecretary@gmail.com Website: http://kukuiulaoutrigger.com/
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