Makai Range Pier to Kailua Boat Ramp
2026-05-03 08:30 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Makai Research Pier, 889H+FW7, Waimanalo, HI
A nice cruise across Waimanalo Bay and Lanikai Beach with a stop at Moku Nui. This is a great paddle for beginners to stretch out your paddling distance as it’s all inside the reef and you can stay comfortably close to shore the whole way. No surf launching and landing too. Bring a lunch or snack to enjoy on Moku Nui (the larger of the Mokulua islets). We’ll take a break there to explore the islet or just rest on the beach. Meet at the Makai Range Pier at 8:30 AM. Carpool at 9:00 AM. – 7 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Park in the dirt lot to the left of the pier. You will have to carry your kayak down a short slope to the beach.

Landing Location:

Kailua Boat Ramp. Launch or land on the Lanikai side of the boat ramp. If there’s no parking on the beach side look for parking on the mauka side of Mokulua Dr. or along Kaneapu Pl.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

May Board Meeting
2026-05-09 16:00 - 19:00 | HI
Quarterly HWK board meeting for the officers and board to discuss club business. All members are welcome to attend. Pizza and salad provided. BYOB. RSVP so we know how much food to order.

Meeting Chair:

Meeting Location:

TBD. RSVP to get the address.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Surf Crash & Burn Clinic
2026-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Hūnānaniho Beach Park, 87VW+GRM, Waimanalo, HI
Practice launching and landing Scupper Pro’s (or equivalent) touring kayaks in surf conditions. Learn to implement safe procedures, observe conditions early, and practice various techniques. Meet at Hūnānaniho Beach Park (Sherwood Forest, across from the polo field) at 9:00 am.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Also known as Sherwood Forest.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Tracks to Pōkaʻī Bay
2026-05-24 08:30 - 14:00 | Tracks Beach Park, 9V69+46W, Nānākuli, HI
A leisurely paddle along the leeward coast. We often see spinner dolphins on this paddle. Small kine surf at launch. Sheltered bay landing. Bring a lunch and a camp chair for a post-paddle picnic at the beach park. Meet at 8:30 AM for a 9:00 AM carpool. – 8 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

First left past the Kahe Power Plant. Turn right after entering the dirt parking lot.

Landing Location:

Pōkaʻī Bay. Land at the old boat ramp. Park in the main parking lot.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Magic Island to Kaimana and Back with lunch in Waikiki
2026-05-31 08:30 - 14:00 | Magic Island Canoe Ramp, 75Q4+49, Honolulu, HI
We play tourist today with a fun cruise across world famous Waikiki Beach. Kayak surfers can drop in on the surf breaks along the way. On our return leg, we’ll pull up on the beach in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and have lunch at the beachfront Mai Tai Bar. Check out their menu.

You must RSVP by May 29 to be included in the lunch reservation.

Meet at the Magic Island canoe ramp at 8:30 am. Launch promptly at 9:00 am.– 5 mi.

Paddle Leaders:

Launch Location:

Park in the Magic Island parking lot or along Ala Moana Park Dr. Launch from the ramp across the road from the canoe hale.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Haleʻiwa to Runway Beach
2026-06-07 08:30 - 13:00 | Haleʻiwa Beach Park, HVXW+5M9, Haleiwa, HI
This fun paddle takes you past Haleʻiwa, Waialua and Mokuleia normally with a good tailwind to push you down the coast. This is a good run for sailing or kite flying. Surfers can zig-zag their way through the breakers along the way. If we’re lucky we’ll see the spinner dolphin pod that frequents Haleʻiwa. Meet by the Haleʻiwa war memorial at 8:30 AM. Carpool at 9:00 AM. – 8 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Park near to the war memorial if possible. If not, park in the lot at the beach park.

Landing Location:

Runway Beach. Just past the Dillingham Airfield, before Camp Erdman. Park on the side of Farrington Hwy.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Hauʻula to Mālaekahana
2026-06-14 08:30 - 13:00 | Hauʻula Beach Park, Hau'ula Beach Park, Hauula, HI
This medium length paddle can be challenging because of potential large trade swells. If conditions allow you can get up close to several islets between Lai‘e Point and Mālaekahana. Meet at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am carpool. – 6 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Park along Kam Hwy. Launch or land right behind the restroom and pavilion.

Landing Location:

Malaekahana State Recreation Area. Enter the Malaekahana State Recreation Area and park in the first parking lot (day use lot). Bring your wheels to pull your kayak across a long grass field.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Summer Solstice Celebration Meet & Greet
2026-06-20 15:00 - 20:30 | Haleʻiwa Beach Park, HVXW+5M9, Haleiwa, HI
We’ll celebrate the summer solstice with a roundtrip EZ Glider paddle from Haleʻiwa Beach Park. Our route will be determined by the conditions that day. After the paddle we’ll enjoy a potluck BBQ picnic dinner as we await an awesome sunset to end the longest day of the year.

Bring a dish to share, your own beverages and a beach chair for the potluck dinner. We’ll have a grill going if you’d like to cook something on the barbie. Musicians are welcome to bring their instrument of choice for an impromptu sunset kanikapila.

At this third Meet & Greet of the year we encourage all members to come out whether you want to paddle or just enjoy the potluck and incredible sunset. Members should invite guests that might have an interest in joining our club.

A limited number of loaner kayaks are available for this event. Request a loaner kayak by contacting the paddle leader.

Meet at 3:00 pm for the late afternoon paddle.

Dogs are not allowed at the beach park so please leave your furry friends at home.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Park near to the war memorial if possible. If not, park in the lot at the beach park.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

The Big Kahuna
2026-06-28 08:30 - 14:00 | Kaimalino St. Beach Access, C7G6+836, Kailua, HI
A long paddle for experienced kayakers from Kaimalino to He’eia Kea with a stop at the Moku Manu cave (The latter is dependent on no live-fire exercises at Mokapu Range). Meet at the Kaimalino St. beach access at 8:30 AM for a 9:00 AM carpool. – 11 mi.

Paddle Leaders:

Launch Location:

The access path is between 614 and 620 Kaimalino St.

Landing Location:

He’eia Kea Canoe Hale. Meet at the canoe hale just to the left at the boat harbor entrance.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

July Club Meeting
2026-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | HI
Our club meetings will now be quarterly on the second Wednesday every third month.

Meeting Leader:

Meeting Location:

We’re looking for a restaurant that will host us for a dinner meeting. If you have a suggestion please let Bill know. Our fallback option is Paki Hale at Kapiolani Park.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Mālaekahana to Waialeʻe
2026-07-12 08:00 - 14:00 | Malaekahana, M396+QH3, Hauula, HI
A challenging paddle around the northern tip of O‘ahu. Can be windy and rough with open ocean swells. Cruise past the James Campbell Wildlife Refuge, Turtle Bay and Kawela Bay. Meet at the small beach park just south of the private Mālaekahana Beach Campground (look for telephone pole #34 on the makai side of the highway) at 8:00 am for a 8:30 am carpool. Paddle will start around 9:30 am. – 9 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Launch is at a small beach park just south of the private Mālaekahana Beach Campground. Look for telephone pole #34 on the makai side of the highway. Bring your wheels it’s a long way to the beach.

Landing Location:

Waiale‘e Beach Park. An undeveloped beach park that’s easy to miss with a dirt parking lot. Also known as Pahipahialua or China Walls.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Waialeʻe to Haleʻiwa
2026-07-19 08:30 - 14:00 | Waialee Beach Park, MXVJ+87, Kahuku, HI
A scenic paddle going past all the famous North Shore surf breaks. The first couple miles are the most challenging depending on the swell. We may have to go a distance offshore to pass Sunset Point and avoid breaking waves. After Sunset Beach the hazards are minimal. A little over half way we stop at Waimea Bay. Land just South of the Jumping Rock for a lunch break (pack your lunch in a dry bag). We have encountered spinner dolphin pods many times in the past. Meet at Waiale‘e Beach Park at 8:30 am for a long carpool at 9:00 am. – 9.75 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

An undeveloped beach park that’s easy to miss with a dirt parking lot. Also known as Pahipahialua or China Walls.

Landing Location:

Haleʻiwa Beach Park. Park near to the war memorial if possible. If not, park in the lot at the beach park.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Pōkaʻī Bay to Mākua
2026-07-26 08:30 - 14:00 | Pōkaʻī Bay Beach Park, CRR5+JWV, Waianae, HI
This is a mellow paddle on the calm, leeward coast. Going by World Famous Makaha surfing beach where there is also a turtle feeding station if anybody would like to take a dip and check out some honu. The mountains and valleys along here are gorgeous too. Hopefully it will be a light wind day on this shore which is usually sheltered from the wind. Nevertheless, the wind can pick up along here so be mentally prepared to deal with that possibility. It’ll be a good one!

Meet at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am carpool. Launch about 10:00 am. – 7.5 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Unload at the old boat ramp. Park in the main parking lot.

Landing Location:

Makua Beach. Park along Farrington Hwy at the north end of the beach.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

August Board Meeting
2026-08-08 16:00 - 19:00 | HI
Quarterly HWK board meeting for the officers and board to discuss club business. All members are welcome to attend. Pizza and salad provided. BYOB. RSVP so we know how much food to order.

Meeting Chair:

Meeting Location:

Eileen’s house in Ahuimanu. RSVP to get the address.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Windbag Regatta
2026-08-09 08:00 - 14:00 | Maunalua Bay Beach Park, 77MM+69W, Honolulu, HI
Join the fun, come race with the crew as we race down from Hawaii Kai to Wai‘alae Beach using any wind catchment system. Paddling is allowed and there will be a fabulous pot luck and coveted finisher’s prizes for various categories and one person will be crowned “Windbag of the Year”! You need not enter to participate, but you must be entered for a chance to win some great prizes, which will be door prize style. So, join us, or just paddle along, but don’t stay home!

Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share for a post-race potluck at Wai‘alae Beach Park. Bring your camp chair too. Meet at Maunalua Bay Beach Park at 8:00 am for a 8:30 am carpool. Launch about 11:00 am. (depending on conditions, may be earlier or later, race director will determine on race day) – 5 mi.

Entry Donation: $10 early member entry donation, $20 non-member entry donation. Make checks to Hui Waʻa Kaukahi, 411 Hobron Ln #941, Honolulu, HI 96815. Late donation on race day $20.

Pay your member entry donation with PayPal: Member Donation

Pay your non-member entry donation with PayPal: Non-Member Donation

Race Director:

Launch Location:

Meet at the beach on the Keahole St. end of the park.

Landing Location:

Waiʻalae Beach Park. A small beach park before the Wai‘alae Country Club and Kahala Hotel. The parking lot gets full so you may have to park on the street. Do not park in the country club parking lot.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Tracks Beach to Ko Olina and Back
2026-08-16 08:30 - 14:00 | Tracks Beach Park, 9V69+46W, Nānākuli, HI
On this round trip paddle we’ll launch from Tracks Beach Park and cruise down to the plush Ko Olina Resort. The reef in front of Ko Olina and the Kahe Power Plant cooling water discharge pipe are great snorkeling spots. If the swell is small enough we can take a peek into one of the resort lagoons. We’ll turn around at the last lagoon. A small shore break at launch and landing is possible so you need to be comfortable going through the surf. Meet at 8:30am for a 9:00 launch. – 5 to 6 Mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

First left past the Kahe Power Plant. Turn right after entering the dirt parking lot.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Heʻeia Kea Pier to Kapapa Island
2026-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | He’eia Kea Canoe Hale, C5VQ+692, Kahaluu, HI
A return to an old stomping ground! Meet at the He’eia Kea Small Boat Harbor’s canoe hale at 9:00 AM. Bring lunch and snorkel gear, if so inclined. The route goes across part of the Sandbar (Ahu O Laka) and may get shallow at spots so bring reefwalkers or tennies/tabies for crossing shallow spots and the rocky landing on the island. No carpool. – 5 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Meet at the canoe hale just to the left at the boat harbor entrance.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Introduction to Kayaking Clinic
2026-08-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Duke Kahanamoku Beach, 75J6+G26, Honolulu, HI
ACA-certified instruction of basic ocean kayaking skills. This clinic is highly recommended for all new and prospective members. Free for all club members, $10 donation for non-members. Membership registration will be accepted for the clinic. Join online or download our club application and bring the completed form and dues to the clinic.

Pre-registration required. RSVP by noon Saturday, 8/29, to register. Leader reserves the right to cancel the class if insufficient registration. Meet at 8:00 AM at Duke Kahanamoku Beach. Parking is usually tight so come early so you can hunt for a spot. Bring kayak, life jacket and other basic paddling gear.

Instructors:

Launch Location:

This is a mixed use parking lot so make sure you read the signs and are in a public parking spot. There is a paid lot in case you can’t find one of the free spaces.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Waikiki Roughwater Swim
2026-09-07 07:30 - 13:00 | Magic Island Canoe Ramp, 75Q4+49, Honolulu, HI
This event is for club members only.

Club members volunteer as safety monitors for the 2.4 mile Waikiki Roughwater Swim. Members will be positioned along the race route to direct or assist swimmers. Escorts will receive a long-sleeve rash guard for their service.

Kayakers will meet, assemble and be ready to launch from Magic Island’s canoe ramp by 7:30 am. There will be a mandatory meeting at 7:30 where you will be assigned a course position and receive your event shirt. We will launch and paddle to the race course after the meeting. Kayakers will be in their assigned positions by 8:15. Swimmers start the race at Kaimana Beach at 8:30.

Be prepared! Bring your radio, life vest, flotation device to aid swimmers (optional) and provisions for your comfort while sitting on the course. Bentos will be provided after the race at the beach fronting the Hilton Hawaiian.

The deadline to volunteer and get a rash guard and bento is July 27. Email Eileen if you want to volunteer.

Volunteer Coordinator:

Launch Location:

Park in the Magic Island parking lot or along Ala Moana Park Dr. Launch from the ramp across the road from the canoe hale.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Makapuʻu around Mānana (Rabbit) Island
2026-09-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Makai Research Pier, 889H+FW7, Waimanalo, HI
An EZ Glider round-trip paddle from the Makai Range Pier to Makapu‘u going around Mānana (Rabbit) Island if conditions allow. This is an EZ Glider based on the distance, but it can can be windy and choppy so check the forecasts to see if it matches your comfort level before coming out. The actual course will be set at the time of launch. Snorkeling may be possible. Probably too early for whale watching, but maybe we’ll see an early bird. Meet at the Makai Range Pier at 9:00 AM. Launch around 9:30. No carpool. – 3 to 4 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Park in the dirt lot to the left of the pier. You will have to carry your kayak down a short slope to the beach.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Papio Kayak Fishing Tournament
2026-09-25 08:00 - 2026-09-27 15:00 | Kualoa Regional Park Campsite A, G555+HR, Waikane, HI
The HWK Papio Fishing Tournament returns where the goal is to catch a big, but not too big fish. We reserved the small group campsite at Kualoa Regional Park for two days of kayak fishing. Don’t want to fish? That’s OK, club members are welcome to pitch their tents next to the fishermen for the weekend. The club will have a separate Turtletown paddle on Sunday. You can camp Friday and Saturday nights. Fishing starts on Saturday morning, continues on Sunday, with awards on Sunday afternoon.

Download the entry form and rules.

Camping is for registered fishermen and club members only. Club members that want to camp should RSVP below.

Tournament Director:

Launch Location:

Take the right fork at the roundabout and drive through the gate. Go to the end of the gravel road.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Turtletown Tour
2026-09-27 08:30 - 13:00 | Kualoa Regional Park Campsite A, G555+HR, Waikane, HI
While the fishermen try to reel in a big papio, non-fishing club members can take an EZ Glider roundtrip cruise to visit Turtletown in the patch reefs of Kaneohe Bay. A high concentration of honu inhabit these reefs and we hope to snorkel respectfully with them. There should be great photo/video opportunities so bring your underwater cameras. Eileen hints that there may be a couple of fun honu-themed contests for this paddle. – 4 mi. RT

We start and end this adventure from Kualoa Campsite A where club members are welcome to camp on Friday and Saturday. If you’re not camping bring a lunch and chair for a post-paddle meal. Spend the afternoon at the campsite and watch the Papio Tournament weigh-in. Meet at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am launch.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Take the right fork at the roundabout and drive through the gate. Go to the end of the gravel road.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Double Roughwater Swim
2026-10-03 06:30 - 13:00 | Kaimana Beach, 757H+G65, Honolulu, HI
This event is for experienced club members only.

The Waikiki Roughwater Swim Committee is requesting kayak volunteer help with escorting swimmers in the 2026 42nd Annual Hawaiian Looong Distance Invitational Rough-H2O Swim. You will be matched up with a swimmer (usually several days in advance so you can contact them and arrange meeting on race day before the race). Escorts stay with swimmer until they complete the course.

Course: Kaimana Beach start, Outrigger Canoe Club channel out to a turn buoy then “straight” down, across Waikiki to the outer Ala Wai Harbor channel buoy (turn) and back across Waikiki to first buoy, turn in the Outrigger Canoe channel and back in to Kaimana Beach. 7 km (4.33 mi)

Kayakers will meet their swimmer and check-in together at Kaimana Beach between 6:30-7:30 am. Swimmers start the race at Kaimana Beach at 8:00.

Paddlers will receive a race shirt, brunch, and award (if their swimmer receives one).

Brunch will be provided at noon at the Outrigger Canoe Club.

Be prepared! Bring your radio and life vest. If we have more escorts than swimmers who need one, the race committee has requested a couple extra kayaks on the course for safety. Those paddlers will also receive a shirt and brunch.

Email Eileen by Wednesday, September 16 if you want to volunteer.

Volunteer Coordinator:

Launch Location:

Grab a free parking spot along the beach frontage road or by the Nanatorium if you’re lucky. Otherwise, unload your kayak and then find a spot on Kalakaua Ave.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Mākua to Kaʻena & Back
2026-10-11 08:30 - 14:00 | Makua Beach, GQP9+WJ2, Waialua, HI
This is a round trip paddle along the rugged leeward coast from Mākua Beach to Kaʻena Point and back. Probably too early for a humpback whale encounter, but maybe an early arrival will show up.

Hopefully conditions will be similar to the last time we did this in April 2024, read Steve’s story from that paddle.

Meet at Mākua Beach at 8:30 am. Launch about 9:00. – 9 mi. round trip

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Park along Farrington Hwy at the north end of the beach.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

October Club Meeting
2026-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | HI

Kahana Bay to Hauʻula
2026-10-25 08:30 - 14:00 | Kahana Bay Beach Park, H44G+4W, Hauula, HI
This EZ Glider from Kahana Bay to Hauʻula Beach Parkwill be on protected water inside the reef. Experienced paddlers can opt to go outside the reef if conditions allow. Meet at Kahana at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am carpool. – 5 mi.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Park in the picnic area parking lot on the Kaʻaʻawa side of the park.

Landing Location:

Hauʻula Beach Park. Park along Kam Hwy. Launch or land right behind the restroom and pavilion.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Clean the Stream
2026-11-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Ahupua‘a o Kahana State Park, Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park, Kaaawa, HI
Kahana Stream brush clearing party: bring kayaks plus saws, shears, machetes, first-aid kits, etc to the Ahupua‘a o Kahana State Park mauka parking lot at 9:30 am.

This is a service project event. For the social paddle on the stream go to our “Up the Creek” event.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Location:

Turn into Kahana Valley Road and park in the state park parking lot on the mauka side of Kam Hwy. Wheel your kayak across the lawn to the stream.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Up the Creek Meet & Greet
2026-11-08 08:30 - 14:00 | Ahupua‘a o Kahana State Park, Ahupuaʻa ʻO Kahana State Park, Kaaawa, HI
At our last Meet & Greet event for the year we will take a jungle cruise up the Kahana stream. This is an ideal two mile beginner’s paddle in a narrow, gentle stream. We welcome non-members on this paddle.

After the paddle we’ll talk story at a potluck lunch. Non-paddling family and friends are welcome to enjoy a day at the beach and join us for lunch. Bring something to share and a chair for lunch. Meet at the Kahana Bay Beach Park at 8:30. Launch about 9:00. Park at the picnic area parking lot on the Kaʻaʻawa side of the park..

A limited number of loaner kayaks will be available for this special event. Please read and agree to follow our loaner kayak etiquette before requesting a kayak. If you want to borrow a kayak contact the paddle leader by Friday, 11/7, to reserve one.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Site:

Turn into Kahana Valley Road and park in the state park parking lot on the mauka side of Kam Hwy. Wheel your kayak across the lawn to the stream.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Annual Paddle Scheduling Meeting
2026-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | HI
The club brain trust will gather to schedule all club events for next year. All paddle leaders and event coordinators should attend. All club members are welcome to contribute to the planning too.

Stan McCrea will once again graciously host us at his family beach house in Mālaekahana. Stan welcomes board members, paddle leaders and committee chairs to stay over Saturday night if you like. Arrive anytime Saturday afternoon. Chill on the beach, go fishing, whatever. Potluck for dinner. Planning session will be on Sunday. Potluck brunch at 10:00 am. Planning will run from 10:30 to 2:00 pm. Call for directions.

Meeting Chairperson:

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event

Kaiaka Bay & Streams
2026-11-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Kaiaka Bay, 66-449 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, HI
A mostly freshwater round trip EZ Glider exploring Ki‘iki‘i and Paukauila Streams. Meet at “Mushroom Rock” in the Kaiaka Bay Beach Park at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am launch.

Paddle Leader:

Launch Site:

Launch off of a rocky ledge on the Kaiaka Bay side of the park not the beach. Park along Fresh Air Camp Road.

Attendance: 0 / 20

Registrations are closed for this event
