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Kamali'i O Ke Kai meaning "Children of the Sea", has found its success by several island spirited individuals whom have life lined their passion for the "aloha spirit" through the expression of paddling.


Kamali'i O Ke Kai offers a variety of levels of paddling, from beginners to the most experienced, from same sex teams to co-ed, and from young to the young at heart. Whether a season or a life of paddling - you can discover that this appeases the island spirit that lives state side that are not so fortunate to live in the islands.


Kamali'i O Ke Kai is 1 of 20 Northern California Canoe Clubs that compete at diverse Lakes and Oceanside surroundings. Our mission is to spread the "Aloha Spirit" through outrigger canoe paddling and encourage the quality of many cultures through family oriented gatherings at our competitions. Kamali'i O Ke Kai's home is at Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, CA. We are plenty strong and we will make room for plenty more. If you are interested in joining our Ohana, or want more information about the Club, please contact us.


Ohana and respect for oneself and to others are the foundation of this organization and we are proud to "JUST PADDLE”

Lake Natoma June 10th, 2023
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Encinal Alameda June 24th, 2023
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2022 Kamali'i O Ke Kai crew photos
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See below for photos and descriptions of our outrigger canoes. You should be able to see most of them in our regular practices at Lexington Reservoir!

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Alaka'i

Language: Hawaiian

Meaning: Leader

History: Purchased in 2008 by Kamali’i O Ke Kai.

Make: Bradley Lightning

Molded by: Designed by Sonny Bradley, and built by Pogue Sports in Vancouver, Canada. Name by: Suggested by Saradee Lung and approved by the club.

Blessed by: The club held hands around her in a circle in prayer. One by one, each person expressed their feelings for her and presented gifts to her at Lake Cunningham.

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Olavaha

Language: Tongan

Meaning: Smooth Sailing

History: Purchased in 1994 by Kamali’i O Ke Kai.

Make: Bradley

Molded by: Calvin Hirara

Named by: Suggested by Malia So’oto and approved by the club Blessed by: Hula instructor Clark Bolivar at Lake Cunningham.

HE’E HOLUA

Language: Hawaiian

Meaning: Pride of Ancestry, Maintaining Tradition

History: Purchased in 1991 by Kamali’i O Ke Kai from Jerry Montgomery.

Make OC-6 / IPCF (International Polynesian Canoe Federation)

Molded by: Jerry Montgomery

Named by: Suggested by Tennysen Heen and approved by the club.

Blessed by: The club held hands around her in a circle in prayer. One by one, each person expressed their feelings for her at Lake Cunningham.

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