There are many traditions and customs surrounding the sport of outrigger canoeing. Many of these are based on the Hawaiian tradition of aloha, spirit, respect for your teammates, equipment, customs of the sport, and safety on and off the water. The canoe is considered part of the family and always treated with the utmost respect.
There are nine canoes in the Kilohana ohana:
Po‘Okela “To Excel, Superior” – Bradley Racer #51
Lehua “Red Flower” – Hawaiian Classic #52
Maikai‘i Uhane “Beautiful Spirit” – Malia #53
Kilohana “Of the Best” – Hawaiian Classic #54
Kikaha “To Soar, Glide” – Bradley Racer #55
Makana “Gift” – Mirage #136
Hālani “Breath of Heaven” – M2 #137
Maka Koa “Brave” – Bradley Racer #138
Nai‘a “Dolphin” – M2 #139
Our Retired Canoes
O‘kamaka Hiapo “First Born” – One of our two original Malias.
She is now on display at City Beach in Fremont, CA
Ikaika “Strength” – O’kamaka’s sister. She has moved to Arizona
