Kai Elua Outrigger Canoe Club is a competitive outrigger paddling club based in San Diego.
We are non-profit 510(c)3 and full of fun people who love to be on the water, have fun, care about each other and our environment.
08/25/2026
Kai Elua has 6 paddlers representing our club at IVF World Sprints this year in Singapore in 3 categories! Open Women, Masters Women's 50 and Master Women's 70. Our Master Women's 50 was paired with a great group of women who ultimately progressed through the V12 heats to win silver 🥈
Congratulations Kai Elua Masters Women's 50!!!
What an awesome Sunday on the water! 🌊💙
We had so much fun hosting Limitless Adventures and sharing a little piece of what makes paddling so special. At Kai Elua, we believe the ocean is for everyone, and we’re proud to support opportunities that make our sport more inclusive and accessible to athletes of all abilities.
There were so many smiles, laughs, and unforgettable moments, and we can’t wait to do it again! Mahalo to the amazing team at Limitless Adventures for spending the day with us—we’re already looking forward to many more adventures together. 🤙💙
🔥 IRON CHAMPS MERCH IS LIVE! 🔥
The official 2026 Iron Champs gear is now available, along with our Opportunity Drawing raffle tickets!
🛒 Shop Merch & Raffle Tickets:
https://www.outriggerironchamps.com
👕 Event shirts, hats, and gear are available for pre-order now.
⏰ IMPORTANT: The online store closes June 23rd
Every purchase helps support the continued growth of outrigger paddling and the Iron Champs race experience!
🚨 WIN AN ELITE RACING CANOE 🚨
One lucky winner will take home their choice of a brand-new:
🔥 AC/DC OC1
🔥 Tehuritaua V1 Va’a
Choose from three redemption options:
✅ Take home the display canoe from Iron Champs
✅ Pick up a new canoe at Gorge in July or at the 404 Seas San Clemente office
✅ Continental U.S. delivery available
*Do not need to be present at the Iron Champs race to win
Whether you’re looking for your next race boat, your first OC1, or a top-tier V1, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
🎟️ Get your tickets:
OUTRIGGERIRONCHAMPS.COM
Mahalo to Danny Ching and 404 Seas for partnering with us to make this possible 🙌
Good luck, and we’ll see you at Iron Champs. 🤙
Don't forget to get your tickets to win your very own 404 OC1 or V1!
Outrigger Iron Champs Merch is Live!!
Come on in and check it out!
Link to store in bio
06/03/2026
🌺 KEIKI MERCH PRE-ORDER IS OPEN 🌺
The first look at our Iron Champs 2026 merchandise is here—and we're starting with our keiki collection!
This year's design celebrates the ocean, our paddling community, and the next generation of athletes who keep our sport growing.
⚠️ DEADLINE SUNDAY JUNE 7 ⚠️
‼️The keiki gear i is ONLY pre-order, no items will be available for sale day of the race.
👕 Adult merchandise coming soon 🎟️ Raffle prize announcements coming soon 🏆 More Iron Champs updates on the way
Mahalo for supporting our keiki paddlers and helping us continue to build the future of outrigger canoe racing.
Order here: https://www.outriggerironchamps.com/s/shop
05/24/2026
IRON CHAMPS STAY & SAVE 🌺🌊
We locked in a discounted room block for Outrigger Iron Championship weekend at the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Mission Valley.
🏨 Double Queen Rooms — $240/night
👥 Sleeps 4
📍 Only 8 minutes from race site
🍹 Pool, restaurant & bar
💰 One of the cheaper options in the area
Book before JUNE 1 to secure the discount.
🔗 Booking Link:
https://sl1ink.com/ay97v56
Crowne Plaza San Diego – Mission Valley
2270 Hotel Circle N.
San Diego, CA 92108
Hotel: (619) 297-1101 Ext. 3013
Direct: (619) 819-7153
See you all at Iron Champs 🤙
Halfway there. 3 races down. 3 more to go.
This season has already been something special watching our keiki program grow, improve, and continue building the next generation of paddlers. The amount of heart these kids have shown this year has been unreal.
Huge mahalo to and for stepping up and lending us canoes race #2 after we were unable to get ours out on race morning due to the freak fire that morning. The paddling community always finds a way to come together when it matters most.
Now we gear up for Kahanamoku, Ventura and Iron Champs. 🔥
If you’re racing Iron Champs and still need a place to stay, we secured a hotel discount link below. Newly renovated, pool/bar, and only 8 minutes from the race site. Honestly hard to beat for the price.
See you all on the water. 🌊
Kicked off the season at Crystal Pier with 12 crews representing Kai Elua! What an amazing start, so proud of our ohana, can’t wait for more! Thanks for hosting a great race.
