Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club welcomes visiting SCORA teams to Ventura's Harbor Cove Beach for the
annual Ventura Outrigger Challenge - where competing teams will battle it out in this 6-man iron race
on the open ocean with views of the spectacular Channel Islands.
We are honored to celebrate 37 years as part of the Ventura community and grateful for the support
we receive from partner agencies, sponsors, local vendors and volunteers.
annual Ventura Outrigger Challenge - where competing teams will battle it out in this 6-man iron race
on the open ocean with views of the spectacular Channel Islands.
We are honored to celebrate 37 years as part of the Ventura community and grateful for the support
we receive from partner agencies, sponsors, local vendors and volunteers.
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Schedule of EventsSaturday, June 13, 2026
Subject to change. 7:00 AM Registration, coffee and breakfast vendors open Merchandise, vendors, silent auction and raffle tents open 7:30 AM Race blessing + Keiki race orientation 7:45 AM Keiki Race starts 8:00 AM Novice, Junior, and Short Course steersperson meeting 8:30 AM Novice, Junior, and Short Course Race starts 9:00 AM Long Course steersperson meeting 10:00 AM Women and Co-Ed Long Course Race starts 11:00 AM Lunch opens 11:30 AM Beer Garden opens, sponsored by Poseidon Brewing Company 12:00 PM Men’s Long Course Race starts 2:00 PM V1 Winner, plus final Raffle Prize and Silent Auction winners announced 3:00 PM Awards Ceremony 4:00 PM Beer Garden closes RACE MERCHANDISE
Visit our onsite merch tent to commemorate your race day in style with our exclusive Ventura Outrigger Challenge jerseys, designed in collaboration with Hammers + Legends, plus cozy-wear and hats. Limited quantities available – once they're gone, they're gone!
All pre-orders will be available for pick-up at the merch tent on race day. Pre-sale ended May 31.
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In addition to our traditional onsite home race raffle and silent auction, Hokuloa is stoked to host an onsite V1 Raffle! The ARE Tahiti V1 Marara is the ultimate one-man, rudderless canoe. Its smooth glide and responsive steering give you the feeling of being “at one” with the water. Not having a rudder gives paddlers a sense of challenge and mastery. Length 24.18', Beam 13.39'', Hull Weight 22 lbs, Ama Weight 3 lbs, Iakos Weight 2 lbs, Total Weight Rigged 27 lbs. Value: $3,750 The drawing will be held at the time of raffle close. The winner of the V1 raffle is not required to be present, but must arrange to pick up their prize from Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club within a reasonable period of time. Please note that our traditional onsite raffle and silent auction does require individuals to be present to win. Tickets will be sold the day of the race only: $10/ticket -or- $100/12-pack Square (credit cards), cash, and checks will be accepted. No cap on sales. 
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Please support Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club by bidding in our silent auction the day of the race. Winners of the silent auction will be posted at 2:00 PM and must pick-up their items before 4:00 PM. Square (credit cards), cash, and checks will be accepted. Mahalo to Our DonorsYour support helps Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club provide our local Ventura community with access to competitive outrigger canoe paddling.
Andria's Seafood Restaurant & Market Aquarium of the Pacific Cantara Cellars Flat Fish Brewing Company George Thompson Diamond Company Goodboy Paddlesports Grassroots Yoga In-N-Out Institution Ale Company Island Packers Kialoa Leashless Brewing LMNT Lure Fish House MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier Pasadena Playhouse QuickBlade Paddles RinseKit SAN Nutrition Santa Barbara Zoo Sexy Brand Sisters Asian Eatery Snapper Jack's Taco Shack Stonefire Grill Tamarind Thai Cuisine The Broad The Huntington Ventura Music Hall Yolanda's Mexican Cafe Suzanne Bell Ashley Halverson Christa Kulberg Denise Saffren Scot “Wester” Williams Thank You to Our CommunityA huge thank you to our local community for the support that makes our Ventura Outrigger Challenge fundraising event successful each year - helping Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club provide our Ventura community with access to competitive paddling.
Ventura Police Cadets for managing our parking. Harbor Cove Cafe for opening early and staying open late for race participants. Julie Tumamait-Stenslie for blessing the event and sharing her Chumash cultural traditions. CA State Lifeguards and Ventura Harbor Patrol for ensuring our safety as we enjoy the ocean. Southern California Outrigger Race Association for their commitment to perpetuating the sport of outrigger canoe racing both regionally in Southern California and worldwide, and to further maintain the rich Pacific island culture and traditions that are rooted in the sport. All of the paddlers who joined us in competition and all they do to protect our ocean. And last but not least, the Hokuloa race committee leads and board members that pulled off a fantastic event: Andrew Berner, Charlie Bisgard, Emily Dolber, Jennifer Dollman, Leah Friedman, Stacie Galang, Kelli O'Harrow, Dorothy Horn, David Livingston, Steve Matthews, Yvonne Menard, Gloria Rupio, Susan Stein, Tatiana Szerwinski, Eric Tally and Suzanne Vanvakaris. |
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