Newcomers

Learn Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe!

All ages, recreational or competitive—everyone is welcome!

Learn about the sport on land, including its rich history in Hawaiʻi and Polynesia. Then try out what you learned in the canoes on the water.

  • 9:30 am Saturdays at 101 Surf Sports
  • 115 3rd St, San Rafael
  • 90-minute duration
  • Free

Arrive at 9:15 am so we talk a little beforehand. Please park on the street or in the high school parking lot.

The Details

We recommend:

  • Water wear or clothes made with synthetic fibers (biking clothes, yoga pants are good)
  • Several layers (to adjust for comfort)
  • Mineral-based sunscreen (avoid ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxa)
  • Sunglasses (floating or with eyewear retainer straps)
  • Hats (made with synthetic fibers)
  • Slip-off shoes, sandals, water shoes, or flip-flops (no street shoes in the canoe)
  • Water (in a refillable drinking container)
  • Towel and change of dry clothes (leave in your vehicle)
  • Face-coverings for land and dock are always welcome
  • Any medical needs, for example, an inhaler or EpiPen

Bonus:

  • Outrigger paddle, if you have one
  • PFD (personal flotation device), if you have one
  • Seat pad, if you have one
  • Dry bag or waterproof case for mobile phone

We provide:

  • Outrigger paddle
  • PFD (personal flotation device) Type II

We require:

  • A completed and signed waiver, see here
    Be sure to click the verification email, the waiver is invalid without it.

RSVP

Let us know what Saturday works best for you, and tell us a bit about yourself, at [email protected] or in the form below!