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58th Annual Father's Day Weekend Regatta

June 20–21, 2026 | Kalanianaʻole Beach Park, Nānākuli

A weekend celebrating Hawaiian culture, waʻa traditions, community, food, music, and competitive outrigger canoe racing.

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

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Summer Membership

The Lei’d Collection – Ho‘olei

Holo Waʻa

Established in 1967

Edith Van Gieson, aka "Aunty Edie," President Emeritus and matriarch of Leeward Kai Canoe Club, continues the pursuit of wa'a excellence as she has for over 50+ years in the Leeward community.

"Leeward Kai Canoe Club has been a continuous inspiration in our community toward perpetuating the culture of Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling."

Darin Pilialoha, Principal, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School

"Part of my role as its editor is to identify communities and individuals who represent the Islands’
in honest and lasting ways, all characteristics evident in Leeward Kai Canoe Club’s outreach."

Matthew Dekneef, Managing Editor, NMG Network, Hale Magazine

E kaupē aku nō i ka hoe a kō mai.

Translation: Put forward the paddle and draw it back. 

Interpretation: Go on with the task that is started and finish it!

Gift of Aloha

Your support will go directly towards helping a keiki or any designated member of Leeward Kai Canoe Club.

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