Paddling Season runs from April 6 to August 1, 2026
Practice times:
April and May
- 10 to 18 years old (Juniors), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 3:30-5:00pm
- 8 & 9 years old (aka Maninis) will practice on Tuesday & Thursday only 3:30-4:30pm
June and July
- 10 to 18 years old practice times will shift to 9:00-10:30am on the same days as above.
- 8 & 9 years old practice times will shift to 9:00-10:00am on the same days as above.
Regatta Races
- Held on Saturdays 7:00~10:30am in June and July
Juniors & Maninis are expected to make a commitment to the program by attending practices on a regular basis, and attending all regatta races during the summer season.
Our Paddling Program
The mission of the Junior & Manini racing program is to provide a well balanced, competitive sports and cultural program that will teach, develop and nurture the youth of Kihei Canoe Club.
The Juniors & Maninis will learn proper paddling technique, physical fitness and water safety. The season runs from the months of April through August. In addition of the Regatta Season, Kihei CC also encourages the older divisions to participate in Pre and Post Season Long Distance races.
All paddlers compete in the Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association's (
MCHCA) weekly regattas every Saturday morning in June and July. The top paddlers then compete at the Hawaii Canoe Racing Association's (
HCRA) State Regatta in August.
For more information, contact Assistant Coach Alexis Goddard
Kccjr2026@gmail.com.
Dues: $60 (includes one race jersey)
Paddles are supplied for practice and racing, although many Juniors end up purchasing their own.
For the First Practice:
Parents or Guardians will need to
- fill out 2 waivers for participation
- complete an information form for communication between coaches and family
- provide a photocopy of your child's birth certificate to verify age of competition
- $60.00 due to Kihei Canoe Club, cash or check
- coaches will be taking a face picture for their racing ID's
Paddlers are expected to make a commitment to the program by attending practice on a regular basis, and attending all regatta races during the summer season.