Hawaiian Canoe Paddling

2022-2023 Varsity Team Captain

Paddling is not just a high school sport over here, it is a way of life. Coach Lu’uwai has been coaching for over 40 years and his expectations are high on and off the water.

I quickly fell in love with the sport and my paddling Ohana was created around the constant practices, workouts, meetings and races! I earned my seat in the varsity boat and through dedication and hard work helped to win States with the Hawaiian Canoe Club and bring home 4 metals from the World Championships. I was also very honored to be invited to the International Va’a federation world championship in Windsor England the summer of 2022.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

I competed and won multiple awards from the International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Championships, held in Windsor, England. The IVF celebrates and showcases the best paddlers from all over the world. Va’a outrigger boats and technique originated in Polynesia and has since spread across the globe.

This event in held every two years and includes a roster of thirty five countries. The competitors age groups range from sixteen years of age up to eighty years old!

  • Silver - Elite Jr Women V6 500 meter

  • Silver - Elite Jr Women 1000 meter

  • Bronze - V12 500 meter 19 yr olds

  • Silver Elite - Elite Open women V12

  • 19u Women’s Top 10 - V1 Paddler

  • 2x State Gold Medalist - V6 Women’s & Mixed

Titles: Female Paddler of The Year, Maui Interscholastic League All Star Team, Overall Female Athlete of the Year, Team Captain