Hana Hou Outrigger Paddle and Strum Club

The Hana Hou Outrigger Canoe Paddle and Strum Club welcomes everyone who has an interest in the beach, outrigger canoe paddling, hula, ukulele, and all aspects of Hawaiian / Polynesian culture.
Our focus is on fun, fitness, and friendship. We offer a safe, non-intimidating environment in which all are treated with warmth and respect, no matter what their level of paddling experience or physical ability.
It's recreational outrigger canoe paddling - not racing - in a warm, welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere.  Hana Hou members have the opportunity to paddle picturesque Newport Bay in beautiful six-man outrigger canoes.
No prior outrigger canoe paddling experience is necessary. We're glad to show you how it's done.
Experienced paddlers will have fun, too, paddling with other Hana Hou members with similar experience levels. And if you ever feel the urge to kick things up a notch and try your hand at racing, it’s an easy transition into one of several local racing clubs.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. Every Sunday, in addition to the paddling, we enjoy our weekly hukilau - a combination beach picnic and kanikapila (a Hawaiian jam session).
It’s a great playing opportunity for beginners and also for more advanced players. You'll receive free ukulele mini-lessons and lots of great playing tips.
Don't want to paddle or play ukulele? That's okay, too. Just come down to the beach and hang-out with your new friends. Picnic, talk-story, listen to the music, or maybe even to sing-along if you feel like it. You're perfectly welcome to join the club, even if you never pick-up a paddle - we're glad to have you with us!
There are no dues or other membership fees for non-paddlers.  You’re welcome to come and joins us for our beach activities every week at no change whatsoever.  However, if you do choose to paddle, it only costs $20 calendar month or $10/session. We provide paddles and introductory lessons.  
It's easy to get-in on the action. Just sign-up online and then come down to the beach and join us in-person. We'll be there every week for Hawaiian-style fun.

Important tip: Owing to weather and other factors - some of them occurring at the last-minute - it's always a good idea to check below to make sure that our Paddle and Strum will be held before you make the trek down to the beach. If we need to cancel, you'll find it here and on our Facebook page by 9:30am on Sunday.

HOUSE RULES:
Paddlers must be able to swim
Paddlers must sign a consent form each year
Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who can sign the release form
Must be 9 years or older to paddle unless cleared by steersman
Under 13 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the canoe
Be respectful of all the members
Please avoid discussing politics or religion
Music and hang out – Free
Paddle - $20/month or $10/week
Tee shirts (limited sizes) -$10