Waiʻalae Beach to Kaimana Beach
#2 Intermediate
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.
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Events
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Waialae Beach Park 769C+VW, Honolulu, HI
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April Club Meeting
Paki Hale 758M+C9, Honolulu, HI, United StatesJoin our discussion of past and future club events. We will also honor Gary Budlong, the visionary who started Go Bananas. Kevin Ching will enthrall with a presentation on a North Shore Maui club expedition.
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Canceled Kaimalino to Popoiʻa (Flat) Island and Back
Kaimalino St. Beach Access C7G6+836, Kailua, HI#1 Easy GliderThis 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.
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Canceled Ewa Beach to Nimitz Beach
Pu’uloa Beach Park Puʻuloa Beach Park, Ewa Beach, HI#2 IntermediateA 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.
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Canceled Mokuleʻia to Kaʻena and Back
Runway Beach HQHP+Q3M, Mokuleia, HI#2 IntermediateVice-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. We will come up with an alternate paddle if the conditions don’t cooperate.
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Makai Range Pier to Kailua Boat Ramp
Makai Research Pier 889H+FW7, Waimanalo, HI#2 IntermediateA 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.
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Canceled May Board Meeting
Quarterly HWK board meeting for the officers and board to discuss club business. All members are welcome to attend.
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Surf Crash & Burn Clinic
Hūnānaniho Beach Park 87VW+GRM, Waimanalo, HI#2 IntermediateLaunching 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.
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Canceled Tracks to Pōkaʻī Bay
Tracks Beach Park 9V69+46W, Nānākuli, HI#2 IntermediateA leisurely paddle along the leeward coast. We often see spinner dolphins on this paddle. Small kine surf at launch. Sheltered bay landing.
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Magic Island to Kaimana and Back with lunch in Waikiki
Magic Island Canoe Ramp 75Q4+49, Honolulu, HI#2 IntermediateWe play tourist today with a fun cruise across world famous Waikiki Beach. Bring your snorkels as we hope to stop at Turtle Canyon to find out why all the tour boats stop there. 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.
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Haleʻiwa to Runway Beach
Haleʻiwa Beach Park HVXW+5M9, Haleiwa, HI#2 IntermediateThis fun paddle take you past Haleʻiwa, Waialua and Mokuleia normally with a good tailwind to push you down the coast. This is a good run for sailing or kite flying.
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Hauʻula to Mālaekahana
Hauʻula Beach Park Hau'ula Beach Park, Hauula, HI#2 IntermediateThis medium length paddle can be challenging because of potential large trade swells. If conditions allow you can get up close to several islets between Lai‘e Point and Mālaekahana.