20th Annual Waʻa Kiakahi
Celebrating the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
June 12-14, 2026

Experience one of Hawaiʻi's most unique cultural and ocean traditions as the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association returns to Kā‘anapali for the 20th Annual Waʻa Kiakahi. Dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the skills, values, and traditions of the Hawaiian sailing canoe, this three-day event features a 27-mile sailing canoe race, traditional Hawaiian ceremonies, complimentary canoe rides, crew demonstrations, and opportunities to talk story with experienced voyagers.

Watch the arrival of sailing canoes on Kā‘anapali Beach, experience hands-on connections to Hawaiian voyaging culture, and celebrate the enduring legacy of the waʻa. Hosted by the Kā‘anapali Beach Resort Association with support from OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort.

For more information, visit KaanapaliResort.com.