Our Philosophy on Safety

Because paddling outrigger canoes in the waters off Kaua’i usually takes us into rough waters and remote coastlines, often far from help or communication networks, the paddling community here tends to place an emphasis on more stringent safety practices than some of the other Hawaiian islands.

These skills and protocols, learned over generations, have been adopted and promoted by the Kaua’i Hoe Wa’a  Association. They are reflected in the mandatory safety rules that apply in each and every race