Recreational Team

Monday - Friday (6:45 AM - 8:30 AM)

Kamakahonu Beach (next to the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel)

Interested in joining us for Recreational paddling?

Step 1: Become a member.

Step 2: Let’s paddle! Every weekday (year round) we set out on our outriggers, gliding 4-5 miles along the Kona coast. We meet at 6:45 AM to move the canoes as team, and we’re on the water by 7:00 AM. Please arrive earlier rather than later! Seats are assigned first come first served. Paddles are available to new paddlers for daily use, however, paddlers are expected to eventually purchase their own.

We depart from the Kamakahonu Beach (next to the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel). Free parking is available in the community parking lot accessible by Kuakini Highway or Ali’i Drive.

At Kai’Ehitu Outrigger Canoe Club we strive to share the spirit of Aloha, as well as our love for Hawaii and paddling. We focus on safety, enjoyment, physical and mental health benefits, and learning about the culture and our club history, that of the Kimitete family.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We paddle Monday through Friday year round.  You are welcome to attend as often as works for your schedule. We gather at 6:45 AM, we're in the water by 7:00 AM.

  • We meet at the Kamakahonu Beach, next to the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel.

  • Free parking is available in the community parking lot accessible by Kuakini Highway or Ali’i Drive.

  • Please see our Membership page.

  • Members may bring guests as space allows by following these steps.

  • No unaccompanied minors may paddle with the rec team without a guardian. Please see our keiki programs here.

  • While we plan to paddle Monday through Friday, at times the weather and/or ocean conditions will affect our ability to go out on the ocean. Safety, in and out of the water, is our priority.

  • Paddles are available to new paddlers for daily use, however, paddlers are expected to eventually purchase their own.

Guidelines - All Paddlers Shall:

  • Conduct themselves with Aloha in a respectful, non-abusive manner in all interactions with all members of the paddling community. Violations may be met with disciplinary actions.

  • Not consume mind altering substances prior to club activities.

  • Be able to swim or survival float.

  • Be capable of engaging in moderate exercise.

  • Have good physical/mental health.

  • Inform coach if not feeling well, or sees something they feel is unsafe.

  • Be able to get into/out of the wa’a without assistance.

  • All paddlers must be able to assist in moving the canoes into and out of the water.