The Journey
I started building Hawaiian style outrigger fishing canoes in 2013. While racing canoes are popular throughout Hawaii it is rare to see canoes that have been built for fishing and fun. This is my journey building and learning about the Hawaiian waa.

Sep 2013 – Opelu Canoe
The first canoe – based on the Hawaiian style opelu canoe.
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Apr 2014 – Origami Canoe
An experimental design ‘folding’ the ends together from a single sheet of marine plywood.
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Jun 2014 – Waikiki Canoe
A Tevita Kunato partner project.
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outrigger surfing canoe

May 2015 – Bali Hai Canoe
On display in the lobby of Bali Hai Villas, Princeville Kauai.
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Hawaiian style canoe

Jan 2019 – New Years Canoe
Micronesian style 3-plank canoe.
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May 2019 – Noah’s Canoe
Hawaiian style 3-plank canoe.
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Sep 2019 – Dallas’ Canoe
Inspired by the Kona coast opelu canoes of the mid-1900’s.
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Aug 2020 – Kelii’s Canoe
Also inspired by the Kona coast opelu canoes but with a wider beam and more freeboard to withstand Kauai’s open ocean conditions.
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