Overview
The Outrigger Canoe Club was founded on Waikiki Beach in May 1908 to save the old Hawaiian water sports of surfing and outrigger canoe paddling, at a time when hotels and mansions were closing off the shore. Its first clubhouse was two grass houses on leased beachfront land; after the lease expired the club moved in 1963–64 to its present clubhouse near Diamond Head on Kalakaua Avenue. With more than 4,000 members it remains devoted to Hawaiian ocean sports — canoe paddling regattas, paddleboard and distance races — and is credited with inventing beach volleyball. Members of reciprocal clubs can visit with a letter of introduction.
- Founded
- 1908
- Members
- about 4,000 (club figure)
- Federation
- American Canoe Association
- Phone
- +1 808 923 1585
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere Coast Guard Sector Honolulu – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Racing
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingHistory and achievements
- 1908The club is founded in May on 1.5 acres of leased beachfront at Waikiki, with two grass houses as its first clubhouse
- 1914Fire destroys the pavilion roof; the club rebuilds
- 1941A third clubhouse is built, financed by member bonds
- 1943The annual Fourth of July canoe regatta is renamed in memory of a club leader; it becomes the longest continuous canoe paddling event in Hawaii
- 1963The beachfront lease expires and the club moves to a new clubhouse near Diamond Head, opened for Christmas 1963
Location
- Position
- 21°15.71′ N 157°49.27′ W
21.26191, -157.82121 - Address
- 2909 Kalakaua Avenue
Frequently asked
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Coast Guard Sector Honolulu 911. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Outrigger Canoe Club founded?
In 1908.
Where is Outrigger Canoe Club?
2909 Kalakaua Avenue.