Outrigger

In 2022, a group of 12 SAKE members presented the club with a gift of two 6-person outrigger canoes that formerly belonged to Sand Point Outrigger Canoe Club.  Club SAKE welcomes you to paddle traditional Hawaiian-designed outrigger canoes for 6 people.  Learn and prepare for both long-distance and sprint racing with a dedicated team and steersperson.  

The sport of outrigger is steeped in tradition and a culture deeply rooted in respect for the spirits of the water and the canoe (wa'a), connection to nature, and nurturing of the relationships of the team, including the wa'a.  You will learn Hawaiian traditions and language as you learn the sport.

• Club SAKE currently goes out several times per week.  Current sessions are Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:30pm, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10am, and Sundays at 9:00am and 12:00pm. 
• New to OC6 paddlers may try the sport out for free for the first 3 sessions.  
• All paddlers new to OC6 paddling (including current dragon boat members) must watch the huli recovery video that is embedded on the bottom of our Safety page before attending their first session.
• Sessions are approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.  Races and longer paddle sessions are scheduled quarterly.  Additional sessions are being planned.
• Safety requirements:  Minimum of four paddlers, including kapena, is required to go out. PFDs must be worn at all times.  One member must carry a cell phone or radio in a waterproof case.  Paddlers must be knowledgeable and be able to demonstrate self-recovery in the event of a huli, either individually or assisted.