About Us
Our Club
Our Club is supported by our great coaches, parents, and the youth. 'Imi Ola is an Affiliate member of Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association. 'Imi Ola also participates in the Na Opio Canoe Racing Association. Which is a youth based canoe racing association.
Our History
'Imi Ola Canoe Club is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation. 'Imi Ola Canoe Club was created December 31, 2021. We are a member club of the American Canoe Association and working closely with Lokahi Canoe Club.
'Imi Ola translates "To Seek the Best Life", When selecting the name of 'Imi Ola canoe club it was in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. During these trying times there were many challenges and changes that life had endured. As we work our way out of the pandemic, we learned that life is a precious gift and that every day we need to seize the opportunities available to us and enjoy our best life.
Our Mission
- To maintain and perpetuate Hawaiian Culture through the promotion of Hawaiian watersports.
- To teach, train, instruct, and expose children, men and women in the ancient art, craft and history of Hawaiian canoeing;
- To provide the means, equipment, and facilities for canoe activities tending to foster the development and maintenance of strong and healthy minds, bodies, and spirit among all people;
- To provide opportunities for the interaction and communion of people in the interest of mental and social wellbeing.
Our Vision
- Our vision is to bring together like minded individuals with the want to learn, grow and help each other succeed in everything we do. To bond as a family sharing the passion of Hawaiian Culture, Hawaii's ocean and the love of Outrigger Canoe Paddling.