Aumakua
Paddling Club
Outrigger Canoeing: A Polynesian Tradition
The Polynesian outrigger canoe is a wooden craft originally used to travel between islands and to fish.
Known as Va’a in Tahiti and simply Outrigger Canoe in Hawai‘i, it has evolved into a sport that combines sprint racing with endurance challenges.
Outrigger canoes come in different forms depending on the number of hulls (single or double), the number of paddlers (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12), and whether or not a steering paddle is used.
For racing, the most common canoes are the six‑paddler OC6 and the solo OC1.
Outrigger Canoeing: A Polynesian Tradition
The Polynesian outrigger canoe is a wooden craft originally used to travel between islands and to fish.
Known as Va’a in Tahiti and simply Outrigger Canoe in Hawai‘i, it has evolved into a sport that combines sprint racing with endurance challenges.
Outrigger canoes come in different forms depending on the number of hulls (single or double), the number of paddlers (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12), and whether or not a steering paddle is used.
For racing, the most common canoes are the six‑paddler OC6 and the solo OC1.
Outrigger Canoeing: A Polynesian Tradition
The Polynesian outrigger canoe is a wooden craft originally used to travel between islands and to fish.
Known as Va’a in Tahiti and simply Outrigger Canoe in Hawai‘i, it has evolved into a sport that combines sprint racing with endurance challenges.
Outrigger canoes come in different forms depending on the number of hulls (single or double), the number of paddlers (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12), and whether or not a steering paddle is used.
For racing, the most common canoes are the six‑paddler OC6 and the solo OC1.
Aumakua — A name with many meanings
Closely tied to the origins of our sport, the club’s name comes from the Hawaiian language.
In Hawaiian mythology, an Aumakua is a family guardian spirit — a totem that watches over and protects its people.
For us, Aumakua is the family spirit that lives within our members and connects us through paddling.
The club brings people together around a shared passion: enjoying sport, clearing the mind, and pushing personal limits.
Just as importantly, it is also a community where support means listening, not judging, and simply being there for one another.
Aumakua — A name with many meanings
Closely tied to the origins of our sport, the club’s name comes from the Hawaiian language.
In Hawaiian mythology, an Aumakua is a family guardian spirit — a totem that watches over and protects its people.
For us, Aumakua is the family spirit that lives within our members and connects us through paddling.
The club brings people together around a shared passion: enjoying sport, clearing the mind, and pushing personal limits.
Just as importantly, it is also a community where support means listening, not judging, and simply being there for one another.
Aumakua
A name with many meanings
Closely tied to the origins of our sport, the club’s name comes from the Hawaiian language.
In Hawaiian mythology, an Aumakua is a family guardian spirit — a totem that watches over and protects its people.
For us, Aumakua is the family spirit that lives within our members and connects us through paddling.
The club brings people together around a shared passion: enjoying sport, clearing the mind, and pushing personal limits.
Just as importantly, it is also a community where support means listening, not judging, and simply being there for one another.
The Club’s Mission to its members
Through outrigger paddling, we encourage and support professionals in leading active lives, free of worry.
The Club's Vision
To give every member the opportunity to embrace and embody the spirit of Kōkua.
The Club’s Mission to its members
Through outrigger paddling, we encourage and support professionals in leading active lives, free of worry.
The Club's Vision
To give every member the opportunity to embrace and embody the spirit of Kōkua.
The Club’s Mission to its members
Through outrigger paddling, we encourage and support professionals in leading active lives, free of worry.
The Club's Vision
To give every member the opportunity to embrace and embody the spirit of Kōkua.
Kokua
Of Hawaiian origin, the word Kōkua means “to help.” But it also carries a deeper intention.
It is the act of helping others without expecting anything in return — a sincere gift of oneself for the benefit of others, not for personal gain.
Kōkua is expressed through mutual support, whether in direct actions or simple acts of kindness.
Collectively, it is the foundation on which our members come together to achieve more than they could alone.
It can go further — it can become a way of life. It’s about living fully, building genuine relationships with one another, and doing so in a healthy and generous spirit.
Kokua
Of Hawaiian origin, the word Kōkua means “to help.” But it also carries a deeper intention.
It is the act of helping others without expecting anything in return — a sincere gift of oneself for the benefit of others, not for personal gain.
Kōkua is expressed through mutual support, whether in direct actions or simple acts of kindness.
Collectively, it is the foundation on which our members come together to achieve more than they could alone.
It can go further — it can become a way of life. It’s about living fully, building genuine relationships with one another, and doing so in a healthy and generous spirit.
Kokua
Of Hawaiian origin, the word Kōkua means “to help.” But it also carries a deeper intention.
It is the act of helping others without expecting anything in return — a sincere gift of oneself for the benefit of others, not for personal gain.
Kōkua is expressed through mutual support, whether in direct actions or simple acts of kindness.
Collectively, it is the foundation on which our members come together to achieve more than they could alone.
It can go further — it can become a way of life. It’s about living fully, building true relationships with one another, and doing so in a healthy and generous spirit.