Aloha Aito and the Rise of Rudderless Racing
Aloha Aito 2026 highlights Hawaii’s growing rudderless paddling scene with elite V1 and V6 outrigger racing and international teams.
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SHOPOUTRIGGER.COM IS ON A MISSION: TO SUPPORT OUTRIGGER RACING AT ITS BEST!
Hanohano Ocean Challenge 2026 returns to Mission Bay with 800+ paddlers, OC1 & V1 racing, multiple courses, and exclusive shopoutrigger.com deals.
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2026 Launches with a Familiar Call: “Go Rudderless!”
Newport Beach’s NAC Va’a California 2026 launches V1 rudderless outrigger racing, celebrating community and competition.
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Breast Cancer Awareness is the Winner Here
Women paddlers spotlight Breast Cancer Awareness by taking on the Hawaiki Nui’s toughest 3rd leg, turning their endurance into a powerful message of solidarity.
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Team Shell Va’a Regains Top Spot With Thrilling Hawaiki Nui Win
Team Shell Va’a reclaimed glory at Hawaiki Nui 2025, outsmarting rival Team OPT with a bold route choice in the final leg to win the 80-mile race.
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Oldies but Goodies
Team ARE’s 40+ crew claimed Bronze—and celebrated like Gold—at the 2025 Moloka’i Hoe, while their 50+ team proved that age and passion paddle side by side.
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OPT! OMG!
Team OPT claimed their first Moloka’i Hoe title, defeating Shell Va’a in a thrilling 40-mile race across the Ka’iwi Channel despite an early huli.
Change is Coming
Legendary coach David Tepava shared Tahitian va’a wisdom in Hawaii, inspiring coaches with lessons on stroke, efficiency, and the art of team paddling.
No Bigger Race, No Better Place!
The Hawaiki Nui Va’a, Oct 28–30, 2025: 80 miles, 3 days, 2,000+ paddlers. A thrilling race of endurance, teamwork & Polynesian tradition across Tahiti’s islands
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Tahitian Women Make History!
AS Ihilani Va’a makes history at the 2025 Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai, becoming the first Tahitian women’s team to win the legendary Moloka’i to Oahu race.
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