Membership
Eh Brah, get them nā ʻōpio (youths) of the couch and on the water so we can whip them into shape, ya!
We currently meet at North Ski Beach - San Diego Mission Bay
RSVP: aloha@nakoakai.com for schedule, what to wear, forms, waivers, directions to site, and other important information!
We are currently accepting new applications for the 2015 season for beginning and experienced paddlers. You are welcome and encouraged to join any time of the year. We also encourage you to come out and participate for the first two sessions before making a decsion about joining. For more information, contact us by email at: aloha@nakoakai.com
Our programs are unique on the U.S. Mainland and are open to the public. If you have nā ‘ōpio (youths) that are interested in learning about the Hawaiian culture and the lore surrounding Outrigger Canoe Paddling, then these program are a must. Although the nā ‘ōpio may get the exciting opportunity to participate in several races, this is only a part of what our programs have to offer. The nā ‘ōpio will have the opportunity to participate in one or all of our programs which currently include our Cultural Immersion Program, Nā Mea Hana Lima (Handmade crafts) program, and our Junior Voyager program:
Cultural Immersion Na Mea Hana Elima
Junior Voyaging
These links encompasses a small fraction of what the nā ‘ōpio will have the opportunity to learn and experience in our cultural immersion program. The end result will be a ‘ōpio with a much deeper appreciation for the Hawaiian culture and outrigger canoe paddling. Space is limited so please don’t miss out on this one of a kind cultural education opportunity. For more information please contact aloha@nakoakai.com
"It is important to understand that much of what we teach we do not document and you may not find it documented in a text book. Prior to the arrival of the New England Missionaries to the Hawaiian islands in 1820 the Hawaiian language was not a written language. Before western influence, much of the knowledge passed to the next generation was passed through hula, oli, and the tradition of hānai by one or more kupuna of the kamaliʽi. Therefore, in keeping with tradition and our great respect for the Hawaiian culture, we choose not to document much of what we teach. Rather, we prefer to pass this knowledge to the next generation through the tradition of the spoken ‘ōlelo".
-Uncle Gus!
“Mālama O Kamali‘i Makamae”
(Protect and Honor Our Precious Children)