Kaua`i Outrigger Canoe Recreation & Competitive Club

Kawaikini Canoe Club

About Kawaikini

Kawaikini Canoe Club is an Outrigger Canoe Club on Kauai.  The members meet at the Wailua River for Recreational and Competitive canoeing 3 days a week.  Our group is continuing to grow in numbers.  As the new season approaches, some of us are preparing for the summer GICRA regattas, while some are just "cruising" along while being very supportive of the competitive side of the club. 

Kawaikini Canoe Club is named for the highest summit, at a height of 5,243 ft, on the central volcano on the Island of Kauai, called Kawaikini Summit, part of the mountain range of Wai'ale'ale, where many waters gather and come together.  Kawaikini, and is one of the most scenic mountains in the world.  The Kawaikini Canoe Club is based at the Wailua River with a nice view of this summit.

Wai'ale'ale ("rippling waters" in Hawaiian) is the name given to the small lake at the northern end of the Kawaikini summit rim, the highpoint near there where the official rain gauge is located, verifying it as "The Wettest Spot on Earth" with about 450 inches a year, and a common name for the mountain as a whole.

Kawaikini History

Driving Directions

  1. North from Lihue
  2. Left on Kuamoo  just after you cross the Wailua River bridge
  3. Left into the drive in front of Smiths Activity booth
  4. Park at the end on the right next to the restrooms or in the parking lot across from Smiths booth
OUR SPONSORS


Kawaikini Regatta 2009


September, '06 Sunday Cruisers

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Mission: To preserve the cultural and historical aspects of Hawaiian canoe paddling, contribute toward the enrichment and well-being of the island community, as well as promote the physical, spiritual, and social vitality amongst members.

History of Kawaikini Canoe Club

Contact Information

Most questions are covered on this web site so please browse, but if you need help please feel free to call Dawn at 808-823-8878 or email at paddler@kawaikini.org

Mailing address:
2826 Upena St. Lihue, HI 96766