There’s nothing like the vision of a Hawaiian sailing canoe to make you feel like you’re in paradise.
Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Staying in Kanaloa at Kona, we saw watercraft ranging from SUPs to dive boats to cruise ships from our ocean-view lanai. Most mornings we were treated to the sight of a small fleet of outriggers paddling past.
Outriggers and Kayaks
One morning I walked down and watched them launch from Keauhou Canoe Club.
Launching Outriggers
Colorful Boats at Keauhou
The well-practiced teams made it all look effortless: carrying the huge boats into the water, climbing in, maneuvering each boat out of the way to let the next one launch, then heading out to sea in close formation.
Climbing Aboard Outriggers
Paddling Out to Sea
A solo paddler came in just as the fleet left. The beautiful little boat balances delicacy and strength like yin and yan.
Back to the Beach
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