Outrigger in Arizona?
The Na Leo ‘O Ke Kai outrigger canoe club (Na Leo) brings the spirit of aloha to our community here in the Phoenix metropolitan area. We compete in canoe races in California, Nevada, Hawaii and Canada. We also serve as leaders in and for the International Va’a Federation sprint races, internationally.
However, the club is far more than just another athletic team. Na Leo O Ke Kai outrigger enhances the vitality of the Salt River Valley by promoting leadership and team-building, preserving Polynesian culture and heritage, supporting Arizona State University students and the Valley’s youth, and contributing to the rich cultural diversity that makes our Phoenix Metro area so unique.
Our keiki and juniors teams and coaches have been shaping experiences and futures, since 2010, including a scholarship program to support juniors, active in the paddling program and club volunteer work, as they move forward from high school to adulthood.
Mission Statement
To revive, develop, perpetuate, and promote the Hawaiian traditions through educational, recreational, cultural, and competitive Hawaiian Outrigger Canoeing programs for Adults and Youth in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
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