Outrigger canoes first arrived in Hawaii around 200 AD, some large enough to hold up to 80 people, and were filled with essential items like edible plants, water and animals to ensure a somewhat safer voyage for the brave explorers who took off in search of land.
Learning to surf an outrigger canoe is a right of passage for men and women of the sea, and it is an honor to do so in the Hawaiian islands where surfing gained a global foothold.
Posted By : svenjam625
We went outrigger surfing for the first time, with no prior experience and it was AWESOME! Everyone in the group had a great time catching waves and experiencing this unique way of surfing and felt save at all times. Highly recommend booking with Hanalei & Sara!
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-01-06 18:20:24 
Posted By : bolJ1097UE
This was the highlight of our trip! Hanelei and Sarah were super nice and outrigger surfing is so fun! Highly recommend doing it.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-01-04 02:17:40
Posted By : 624deenab
Our ourtigger experinece with Hanalei exceeded every expectation! We went as a family and it was our first time in an outrigger canoe. From the initial communications to the welcome and the paddling introduction, he made us feel right at home. The paddling and the surfing was super fun for everyone in the group. The turtles, the music and the incredible feeling surfing in together made the experince magical. We'll definitely be back next time we're on Oahu. Huge thanks to Hanalei and Sarah for a wonderful experence.
Rating :
Posted On : 2024-01-04 01:31:24
Posted By : F8713IFelizabethc
I can't believe this is the first time all 3 of us (2 friends and myself) tried outrigger canoe surfing after living on Oahu for years..I'm obsessed!! When we arrived at the beach at 5pm for a sunset tour, the water looked totally flat..not a single wave in sight. Boy, did that change - once we started paddling out, small waves grew to over 6 footers and we rode over 10 waves easily, many that pushed us for over a minute each. Hana was very clear with instructions, he put any anxieties to rest as the waves grew larger, and you just know you're in good hands. If you like being on the water and want to ride fun waves without the effort and dangers of learning to surf, do NOT miss this tour! I honestly can't wait to do this again 🤗
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-12-07 11:40:30
Posted By : joeoS4806AH
Outstanding experience with Hanalei and Sara. It was obvious from the start that they were going to do their very best to ensure a wonderful excursion on their outrigger canoe. If you have the opportunity to book an adventure with them, do not hesitate. The high point of our week spent in Hawaii.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-07-17 02:55:05
Posted By : DNW444
This was hands down the best part of our trip! Hanalei and Sara were super cool, professional and obviously experienced. We hit quite a few smaller waves to get the hang of it and then they felt confident taking us on some bigger sections. The more effort you are able to put in physically, the better time everyone will have. All about the teamwork and learning good technique from some great teachers. We rode at sunset and had the waves to ourselves, they had an awesome spot to launch from. Would love to do it again anytime we make it out to the islands!
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-07-02 20:01:55
Posted By : Vivicka P
Outrigging w Hanalei and Sara was a great experience. We had a super fun time catching lots of waves. It was obvious we were in experienced hands and always felt safe. Not only were we provided a fun time but they had snacks and water for us- awesome. We were a family of 5, youngest is 14. I say put outrigging in your Hawaii "must-do” list. Worth every penny!
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-06-01 17:29:02
Posted By : korib940
It was truly AMAZING! Far exceeded any expectations I had! We could go all day everyday! Something I highly recommend everyone does! They are so great to work with and give great leadership and examples of how and what to do. Thank you for the best experience!!!
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-05-07 20:48:34
Posted By : pohnt2023
I had an amazing time. I would recommend booking with Hana. He is well experienced and showed us all the ropes. There is something magical about surfing and it was all possible under Hana's guidance.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-05-05 01:12:00
Posted By : P3717FCamandaf
Some friends and I decided to try canoe surfing and it was an unforgettable experience! Hana was an amazing teacher & catching the waves was an exhilarating experience. You get good exercise paddling but every minute is worth it.
You can’t beat the views at Hickam, the water is bright blue and you have a front row seat to watch the planes take off which was really cool.
I would definitely recommend this experience for friends, families or couples! I would gladly go again.
Rating :
Posted On : 2023-04-29 21:22:04
