Ventura's Competitive Outrigger Racing Team
Rooted in competition, stewardship, and ‘ohana, Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club is a member-run, nonprofit organization founded in 1987. We proudly race as part of the Southern California Outrigger Racing Association (SCORA).
2026 Ventura Outrigger Challenge
Hōkūloa Outrigger Canoe Club proudly welcomes you to the Ventura Outrigger Challenge — A Day of Cultural Connection. Teams from across the region will test their strength, endurance, and unity in the demanding 6-man iron race on the open ocean, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Channel Islands. Check out more about this year's event and our merchandise by clicking the links below.
New paddlers welcome - no experience required.
Curious about outrigger paddling? Most paddlers start with little to no experience — we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Email us and learn how to get started.
Practice Schedule
2026 Season
Mar 7 - Sep 13*
Practice start times reflect when canoes will launch from the beach. All paddlers are expected to arrive early to assist with canoe and safety prep, warm up as a crew, and be ready to enter the water at launch time.
Mar 7 - Sep 13*
Practice start times reflect when canoes will launch from the beach. All paddlers are expected to arrive early to assist with canoe and safety prep, warm up as a crew, and be ready to enter the water at launch time.
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Youth
(19 and under) Mondays 5:00-6:45 PM Wednesdays 5:00-6:45 PM *Keiki season runs March 9 - June 27. Select Juniors may continue racing through September based on availability, commitment, and skill development. |
Novice
(first-year adults) Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 PM Thursdays 5:30-7:30 PM Saturdays 10:30 AM-12:30 PM |
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Women
(veteran) Mondays 5:30-7:30 PM Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM Saturdays 7:30-10:30 AM |
Men
(veteran) Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 PM Thursdays 5:30-7:30 PM Sundays 7:30-10:30 AM |
Race Schedule
This reflects the 2026 race schedule currently published on the SCORA website.
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Iron Races
May 2 Crystal Pier (San Diego) ● May 9 Battle of the Breakwater (Long Beach) ● May 16 Rig Run (Santa Barbara) Jun 6 Kahanamoku Klassic (Marina del Rey) ● Jun 13 Ventura Outrigger Challenge (Ventura) ● Jun 27 Iron Champs (San Diego) ● ● Keiki race typically included |
9-Man Races
Aug 8 Whitey Harrison Classic (Dana Point) Aug 22 Paopao Outrigger Challenge (Oceanside) Sep 12 Catalina Crossing (Newport Beach > Avalon) Sep 13 Catalina Crossing (Avalon > Newport Beach) |