What is Kanaka Ikaika?
“Mankind's respectful challenge of the great, mighty ocean.”
Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association (KIRA) is Hawaii’s premier paddling organization dedicated to promote ocean paddle sports in Hawaii. We encourage a lifelong healthy lifestyle that will support paddle athletes at all levels to foster competition, sportsmanship, and develop confidence.
— By Paddlers For Paddlers Since 1976
