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Nā Kai ʻEwalu

Nā Kai ʻEwalu promotes and preserves Hawaiian culture and traditions through canoe paddling, education, and community engagement, fostering a deep connection to the ocean and heritage since 1972.

The Great Kahakuloa race brings paddlers together to celebrate Hawaiian culture, challenge themselves on the water, and support Nā Kai ʻEwalu. By registering, you help us:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Provide cultural and paddling education for keiki and adults</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Care for our canoes and training resources</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strengthen a community grounded in Hawaiian values on and off the water</li></ul> Mahalo,Nā Kai &#39;Ewalu

The Great Kahakuloa Race

The Queen Ka&#39;ahumanu race brings paddlers together to celebrate Hawaiian culture, challenge themselves on the ocean, and support Nā Kai ʻEwalu. By registering, you help us:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Provide cultural and paddling education for keiki and adults</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Care for our canoes and training resources</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strengthen a community grounded in Hawaiian values on and off the water</li></ul> Mahalo,Nā Kai &#39;Ewalu

Queen Ka'ahumanu Race

Aloha mai Nā Kai ʻEwalu Ohana, It&#39;s time to celebrate another incredible season together! Join us for our 2026 Nā Kai ʻEwalu Annual Banquet, an evening to reflect on the memories we&#39;ve made, recognize our paddlers and coaches, and celebrate our entire club. The evening will include:&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;A season slideshow featuring races, practices, workdays, and special moments&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Awards recognizing achievements on and off the water&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;ʻOno food&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;DJ&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prizes&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Plenty of fun with our Nā Kai ʻEwalu ʻohana Theme: Surf Chic with a Touch of GoldThink beachy vibes, local prints, na pua, gold accents, and your favorite sunglasses, hats, and aloha style. Help us capture the memories!Please email your favorite photos from the season to photos.nakaiewalu@gmail.com to be included in the slideshow. We can&#39;t wait to spend the evening celebrating, reflecting, and honoring our paddlers, coaches, board members, volunteers, and families. Mahalo for making this season one to remember&mdash;we&#39;ll see you there!

Nā Kai 'Ewalu Annual Banquet

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Vendors - John Wilmington III & Boogie Wainui Regatta

Join us for our 43rd Challenge Cup! This is a great team building event for your business, friends, and ʻohana. Bring a tent and display your company banner to share with the community. Open steersmen are allowed. You donʻt need to have previous paddling experience to enter a crew. If you need a steers person or would like to schedule a practice, contact Shahlia at 808-344-6168. What: 1/8 mile six-person canoe race. Each team will race multiple times. Where: Nā Kai ʻEwalu Hale, Hoʻaloha Park Registration: 8-845am; Race Starts at 915am Awards and Potluck to Follow Divisions:Novice WomenNovice MenNovice MixOpen MixMaster MixʻOhana Other Competitions:Best Tent DecorationBest Crew Uniform

Challenge Cup 2026

Welcome to our online shop 💜 Please note an optional 17% transaction fee will be added to your order, you can change this amount by choosing other and adding $0 or any other amount which goes to the Zeffy platform. Founded in 1972, Nā Kai ʻEwalu was named after the eight ocean channels surrounding the seven main islands in the Hawaiian chain. The club was formed as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation to revive, develop and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and traditions through instruction and training. Happy shopping!&nbsp; Nā Kai ʻEwalu&nbsp;

Welcome to our online shop 💜 Please note an optional 17% transaction fee will be added to your order, you can change this amount by choosing other and adding $0 or any other amount which goes to the Zeffy platform.Founded in 1972, Nā Kai ʻEwalu was named after the eight ocean channels surrounding the seven main islands in the Hawaiian chain. The club was formed as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation to revive, develop and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and traditions through instruction and training.Happy shopping! Nā Kai ʻEwalu

Nā Kai ʻEwalu Holo Holo Tote

Welcome to our online shop 💜 Please note an optional 17% transaction fee will be added to your order, you can change this amount by choosing other and adding $0 or any other amount for the platform. Founded in 1972, Nā Kai ʻEwalu was named after the eight ocean channels surrounding the seven main islands in the Hawaiian chain. The club was formed as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation to revive, develop and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and traditions through instruction and training. Happy shopping!&nbsp;Nā Kai ʻEwalu

Welcome to our online shop 💜 Please note an optional 17% transaction fee will be added to your order, you can change this amount by choosing other and adding $0 or any other amount for the platform.Founded in 1972, Nā Kai ʻEwalu was named after the eight ocean channels surrounding the seven main islands in the Hawaiian chain. The club was formed as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation to revive, develop and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and traditions through instruction and training.Happy shopping! Nā Kai ʻEwalu

Mākeke o NKE

Nā Kai ʻEwalu Kalua Pig Fundraiser1 Pound of Kalua Pig - $10Pickup at NKE Hale - Hoʻ aloha ParkSaturday, June 20, 20269am - 2pm

Nā Kai ʻEwalu Kalua Pig Fundraiser1 Pound of Kalua Pig - $10Pickup at NKE Hale - Hoʻ aloha ParkSaturday, June 20, 20269am - 2pm

Kalua Pig Fundraiser

Join us for our 2nd Annual Nā Kai ʻEwalu Golf Tournament&nbsp;at The Dunes at Maui Lani!&nbsp; All proceeds will go towards growing our keiki program as well as waʻan and hale repairs. Click <a fr-original-style="" href="https://nakaiewalucanoeclub.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about our club. Please note that Zeffy includes and OPTIONAL transaction fee that you can change at checkout.&nbsp; Please note:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Registration is first come, first serve</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No refunds or cancellations, rain or shine</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Registration requires full payment through Zeffy (optional fee added and can be changed at your discretion)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No personal checks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Deadline to register is Monday, October 26th, 2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Early bird special ends at midnight on October 3rd, 2026</li></ul>Tournament Rules:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shotgun start at 7am</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">4 person scramble; each player tees off on each hole<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">MEN from WHITE markers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">WOMEN from RED markers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">KEIKI 10 and under from RED markers&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Team selects best positioned ball</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">3 drives per player minimum</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2 putt maximum per hole (from the green)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mulligan&rsquo;s allowed on Par 4&rsquo;s and Par 5&rsquo;s only</li></ul>Contests:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Longest Drive (men, women, keiki)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hole In One</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Prize drawing for hitting the green on PAR 3&rsquo;s</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Best dressed TEAM</li></ul>Time:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">6:00am Check In Begins (morning bites &amp; coffee served)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">6:45am Meeting</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">7:00am Shotgun&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12:00pm Luncheon &amp; Awards on grassy area near Hole 18 (must be present to win)</li></ul>Cost per player:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$125 until midnight on October 3rd, 2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$145 October 4th - October 26th, 2026</li></ul>Become a sponsor!&nbsp;WAʻA:&nbsp;$5000 - This includes two (2) Golf Teams of 4, Company Tent and Banner on the golf course, one (1) Tee Sponsorship, Company Logo on our 2027 Club Banner and Club Shirt, and one (1) Team Entry in our Annual Challenge Cup canoe race in Spring 2027.&nbsp;&nbsp;AMA:&nbsp;$2500 - This includes one (1) Golf Team of 4, Company Banner on the golf course, one (1) Tee Sponsorship, Company Logo on our 2027 Club Banner and Club Shirt, and one (1) Team Entry in our Annual Challenge Cup canoe race in Spring 2027.&nbsp;&nbsp;HOE:&nbsp;$1000 - One (1) Tee Sponsorship, Company Logo on our 2027 Club Banner, and one (1) Team entry in our Annual Challenge Cup canoe race in Spring 2027. Our club is a 501(C)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt, community-based organization whose purpose is to revive, develop, and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and traditions through instruction and training. Mahalo nui loa for your participation!

Nā Kai ʻEwalu

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Nā Kai ʻEwalu Holo Holo Tote

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Mākeke o NKE

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Kalua Pig Fundraiser

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