Kupono – Honesty, Fairness, Righteousness. Ho'omau – Continue, Perpetuate, Preserve. Our goal is to help children understand that cultural practices and values remain relevant in today's modern world, to help them develop a sense of personal pride and belonging, and to help each child understand basic Hawaiian values, with an emphasis on: In addition to an Outrigger Canoe Paddling athletic program, Na 'Opio 'o Ikuna Koa is a youth Hawaiian cultural development and immersion program. They learn paddling techniques, water safety, the importance of teamwork, and to embrace the aloha spirit that surrounds the sport of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling and Racing. Na 'Opio 'o Ikuna Koa (the youth of Ikuna Koa) participate in both water and land training to prepare them to paddle competitively in local Outrigger Canoe regattas. Other Na 'Opio events and activities occur year-round. Paddling Season runs from February to October. Join us at a Race event to see for yourself why Outrigger canoeing is one of the world's fastest growing competitive water sports! We'll see you there! Paddlers are supported by escort boats and conduct water changes (jump in / jump out of moving boat) during the race to relieve other paddlers on the team.Ĭlubs from all over Southern California and Arizona participate and compete in this exhilarating, extreme water sport. 9-Man Races / "Long Distance" can be up to 30+ miles. Regattas / "Sprints" vary in length from. Ironman races vary in length from 6 to 15 miles (no breaks, no reliefs). In California, the Outrigger Canoe Racing Season is divided into three segments: Ironman, Regatta, and 9-Man Races. Ikuna Koa offers comprehensive programs for competitive outrigger canoe paddling for Ironman, Regatta and Long Distance races. and lokahi (unity) is essential to the success of each crew. Very much a team sport, no one person is capable of carrying the entire team. 
Outrigger paddling demands laulima (cooperation) and both physical and mental commitment from each participant. Hawaii Trip - Optional travel to the Queen Lili'uokalani Long Distance Canoe Race, the world's largest outrigger canoe race, held every September in Kona, Hawaii.Social Activities - Ikuna Koa has regular Club Get-Togethers and social activities throughout the year.Saturday Races & Fun In The Sun - Race season begins in May and involves nearly 1,000 paddlers along the Southern California coast.Weekly Practices - We offer practices three to four days a week (depending on the Season) with active Ikuna Koa paddlers.Excellent endurance and strength building - Paddling will help you get out of a rut or help you cross-train for other sports.
No Experience Required - We offer step-by-step training and coaching so that you're having fun on the water immediately.Experience welcomed - We have competitive teams in each of our Paddling Programs.Whether you're looking for competitive water-sport opportunities, a new fitness routine, more play time on our ocean, new friends and acquaintances, or to feel closer to Hawai'i nei - join us at Ikuna Koa to learn more about the rich traditions of outrigger canoe paddling!
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