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8th Annual Wa`a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival

May 31, 2013 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Friday – Sunday, May 31 – June 2: 
8th Annual Wa`a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival.  On Friday, 3 p.m., witness arrival of the canoes on Ka`anapali Beach (Ka`anapali Beach Resort, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina) and the traditional Hawaiian welcome ceremony for 10 crews of the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association after completing a 30 mile race from Kahului Harbor.  On Saturday, 10 a.m., take a Hawaiian sailing canoe ride on Ka`anapali Beach and “talk story” with members of the teams about celestial navigation and the history of the Hawaiian sailing canoes. On Sunday, 8:00 a.m., witness the canoe send-off and traditional Hawaiian farewell ceremony for 10 crews as they race from Ka`anapali to Molokai. For information call (808) 661-3271 or visit www.kaanapaliresort.com.

Details

Date:
May 31, 2013
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Ka`anapali Beach Resort
2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy.
Lahaina, HI 96761 United States
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Organizer

Ka`anapali Beach Resort
Phone:
(808) 661-3271
Website:
www.kaanapaliresort.com