Behind Every Big Race Lies a Great Host
Each year in Kona, Kai ‘Opua Canoe Club brings paddlers together for the Queen Lili’uokalani Races—a vibrant blend of sport, culture, and Hawaiian spirit.
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A Race That’s Keeping Pace with the ARE Tahiti Mission
ARE Tahiti backs Queen Lili’uokalani 2025 and host Kai ‘Opua, supporting 2,500 paddlers and record junior turnout to grow the global sport of Va’a.
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History in the Making
In Hawaii’s rich history, the name Queen Lili’uokalani will never be forgotten. Outrigger race organizers have made sure of that, naming this epic event in honor of Hawaii’s last reigning monarch.
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A Growth Experience for Young Paddlers
Queen Lili’uokalani 2025 draws 2,500 paddlers, with more young paddlers than ever. Hosted by Kai ‘Opua, it’s a true growth moment for outrigger youth racing.
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Iron Champs Prepares For Its Early Mission!
Mark June 28th on your calendar. ✅ Get your canoes off the racks and paddles in hand! The 2025 Iron Champs, celebrating its 40th year, is upon us. More than
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A Spectacle Named After a Queen and Fit For a King
Queen Lili’Uokalani Canoe Races, August 28 – September 1, 2025 Every Labor Day weekend, the shores of the Kona coast come alive with more competitors than you can shake
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A Big Event Under the Big Sky! 2025 Paddlefest Montana & the 6th Annual Paddle Palooza
The Silver Lining Foundation, dedicated to “providing respectful and equal access to cost-free breast health testing” in the community, is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year—the 6th Annual Paddle
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Next Stop: The Super Bowl
Te Aito, in the words of Hawaiian race director, Micah Kalama, are “the playoffs for the Super Bowl of outrigger paddling”—the qualifying event for Super Aito, held in Tahiti July
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TE AITO TAHITI 2025: A Celebration of Competition and Culture!
Te Aito 2025 is only a few “strokes” away—June 4 to 7! This annual outrigger canoe race, held in French Polynesia, features top Tahitian paddlers and attracts competitors from around
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Mission 50 Accomplished: A Letter from the Event Director
This was our third annual 50-mile paddle, a journey we usually take through the open ocean. As always, we had an intracoastal backup plan in case of weather. And sure
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