Historic swell slams California before Christmas, 2024; Huntington Beach outrigger canoe crew surfs massive waves at oil platform Esther.

It is the policy of West Hawaii Today to correct promptly any incorrect or misleading information when A new approach to outrigger canoe paddling is catching up to tradition on a grueling proving ...

as part of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival celebrating Hawaiian culture. Abigail Pocasangre & Julia Ross In Hawai'i, the art of carving outrigger canoes has traditionally been a male pursuit.

Wendall DeVera, Vietnam veteran, longtime paddler and president of Pu‘ali Koa Kahiko, listens to opening speeches and a blessing of a Hawaiian outrigger canoe on Friday morning in South Maui.

The group remained in high spirits after being rescued and planned to drive to the Hawaiian Canoe Club hale at Kahului Harbor for food and drinks. “I feel great. I want a beer,” Pacheco joked.

The Outrigger 17u team is set to compete up a division and hopes to carry on the legacy set by the teams before them.

This Outrigger property boasts its own list of amenities, including the LaáKea Spa Hawaii, a 24-hour fitness center and surf lessons on the beach. And let's not forget the pool, complete with ...

Photo Credit: Courtesy Cirque du Soleil On the island of Oahu, "Auana," the long-anticipated Cirque du Soleil resident show in Hawaii, debuted on Dec. 17 at the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.

Two types of boats are raced — kayaks and outrigger canoes. Outrigger canoes are known as “va’a” which is the Samoan and Hawaiian word for boat or canoe. A single-blade paddle is used in outrigger ...

In Hawaii, The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational ... Canoe surfed the biggest waves yet in the Bold As Love Outrigger Surf Canoe; Canoe surfed a spot I have long wanted to, and knew it was ...