We play tourist today with a fun cruise across world famous Waikiki Beach. Kayak surfers can drop in on the surf breaks along the way. On our return leg, we’ll pull up on the beach in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and have lunch at the beachfront Mai Tai Bar.
A leisurely paddle along the leeward coast. We often see spinner dolphins on this paddle. Small kine surf at launch. Sheltered bay landing.
Launching and returning a kayak through surf is one of the most intimidating parts of coastal paddling. Waves, timing, and shallow water can quickly turn a routine paddle into a “Crash & Burn” capsize if approached incorrectly. With the right preparation and technique, however, surf zones can be managed safely and confidently.
Quarterly HWK board meeting for the officers and board to discuss club business. All members are welcome to attend.
A nice cruise across Waimanalo Bay and Lanikai Beach with a stop at Moku Nui. This is a great paddle for beginners to stretch out your paddling distance as it’s all inside the reef and you can stay comfortably close to shore the whole way.
Vice-President Stan Dalbec has long envisioned completing a round trip paddle from Mokulēʻia to Kaʻena Point. We did it in 2025, but itʻs rare for the wind and surf conditions to line up to make this feasible. Join us on Stanʻs Quest and paddle to Ka’ena Point without the arduous carpool.
A medium length cruise past the Ewa plain. Small shore breaks at launch and landing are possible so you need to be comfortable going through the surf.
This round trip EZ Glider paddle is great for beginners to improve their skills in water exposed to small swells. You may also have to dodge wind surfers! Weʻll paddle across Kailua Bay and may stop at Popoiʻa (Flat) Island, a seabird sanctuary, before heading back to Kaimalino.
Our club meetings will now be quarterly on the second Wednesday every third month.
This medium length paddle around Le’ahi (Diamond Head) is a good one for novices looking to improve their open ocean skills. We’ll take a break about halfway at Shangri-La.
We have a full day of kayaking activities for prospective members and their families. The activities begin at 9:00 am with an “Introduction to Kayaking” clinic that will teach paddling strokes, proper PFD fitting, basic safety and on-the-water capsize recovery. At 11:30 we’ll have our traditional kayak Easter egg hunt on the bay. Bring your kids (or borrow some) and create a memory they’ll never forget!
Paddle from the Kualoa campground to Kahana Bay. Route may go inside or outside the reef depending on conditions.