Both Adults and Keiki dust off those paddles. The week of March 4 we will start to meet up with the coaches and hit the water. Schedules may end up adjusting based on crew needs and canoe availability.
Adult Paddler Dues & Paperwork
Make sure you’ve logged in and paid your dues and finished your paperwork before getting in a canoe. Coaches will be checking.
New Paddlers
Request an account on our website if you don’t have one.
Women
- Novice A/B: Eric H. – Tuesday/Thursday 4:30pm, Sunday 2pm
- OPEN/W40: Keahi – M/T/W/Th 5-6:30pm, Sunday 6-8am
- W50/W55: Tito – Tuesday/Friday 5-6 pm
- W60+: Join W50/W55 with Tito Tues/Fri 5-6pm
Men
- Novice A/B: Kwai – Tuesday/Thursday 4-6, + 1 weekend day (TBD)
- OPEN/M40: Kama – M/W/Th 4:30pm
- M50/55: Tito – Tuesday/Friday 5-6 pm
- M60+: Warren – M/W/Fri 3pm
Keiki Forms and Schedule
Parents – Please fill out the forms for your paddlers: https://keaukahacanoeclub.com/keiki
Filling out the form will add you to a separate contact list from the adults.
- Menehune (under 12) – Friday 4-5 pm
- 12-18 – M/T/W/Th 3-5pm
Bonus: Monday Madness
For those looking for some extra water time, Monday will be an open day to all levels/ages of paddlers who have OC1’s. Let’s go for a 4:30pm fleet departure from the beach, or join up on the water if you can’t make that time.
If you can’t keep up, that’s fine. Here’s some rules of thumb.
- Stay on the same line as the other paddlers.
- If in trouble, hold your paddle blade above the water to draw attention. (This signal can also be used by leaders to tell the group to stop/regroup).
- If you don’t feel comfortable with the route or conditions, turn back and let others know you’re heading back.
- Also before the paddle out, if you’re not sure about conditions or leaving early, let others know you might turn back early.
- If you’re outside the wall and see the faster group stopping, then stop unless the plan is to regroup. When they turn around and start paddling, start heading back too. This helps keep the group from spreading out.
- Keep your equipment in good condition and know your limits.
2024 Schedule
It seems likely that Kona will not get their racing permits in time for the 2024 season, but this is still Moku’s published schedule. Races are expected to all be in Hilo again this season, updates to the link above will be made as the dates get closer.
| Date | Race | Location | Type | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-04 | HOEMANA KAI KUKINI | Spencer Beach Park | LD* | Hoemana |
| 2024-05-11 | KAWAIHAE | Kawaihae Harbor | LD* | Kawaihae Canoe Club |
| 2024-05-18 | KAI ʻEHITU/PAPA KIMITETE | Hilo Akiona Course | RG* | Kai ʻEhitu Outrigger Team |
| 2024-05-25 | KEAUHOU | Kailua Bay | LD* | Keauhou Canoe Club |
| 2024-06-01 | HUI WAʻA O WAIĀKEA/IRA&BARBARA KEKAUAL | Hilo Bay | LD* | Hui Waʻa ʻO Waiākea |
| 2024-06-08 | KAI ʻŌPUA/KAMEHAMEHA DAY | Kailua Bay | LD* | Kai Opua Canoe Club |
| 2024-06-15 | KAILANA | Hilo Bay (1/4) | RG* | Kailana Canoe Club |
| 2024-06-22 | KEAUKAHA | Hilo Bay (1/4) | RG* | Keaukaha Canoe Club |
| 2024-06-29 | PUNA | Hilo Akiona Course | RG* | Puna Canoe Club |
| 2024-07-06 | KAMEHAMEHA HILO/JOHN KEKUA JR | Hilo Akiona Course | RG* | Kamehameha Canoe Club – Hilo |
| 2024-07-13 | PADDLERS OF LAKA/NA WAʻA HANAKAHI | Hilo Akiona Course | RG* | Paddlers of Laka |
| 2024-07-20 | AUNTY MAILE/MOKU O HAWAII CHAMPIONSHIP | Hilo Bay (1/4) | RG* | MOKU |
| 2024-08-10 | MILOLIʻI | Miloli’i Bay | LD* | Miloliʻi Canoe Club |
| 2024-08-17 | KEŌUA/CALVIN KELEKOLIO | Honaunau Bay | LD* | Keōua Hōnaunau Canoe Club |
| 2024-08-24 | WAIKOLOA/GREAT WAIKOLOA RACE | Anaeho’omalu Bay | LD* | Waikoloa Canoe Club |
*RG is a sprints regatta
*LD is a long distance race
Questions
Contact us if you have some specific questions or need more information.