Welcome to OHCRA

The Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the original sport of Hawaiian Koa canoe racing. As a member of the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, OHCRA holds 31% of their membership with over 3000 paddlers.
Established in 1979, OHCRA is the proud sponsor of the Molokai Hoe, the men's Molokai to Oahu canoe race considered around the world to be the Olympics of canoe paddling. Celebrating 28 years in 2007, OHCRA continues to be a dominating force in the sport of outrigger canoe paddling.
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Our Mission Statement:

-	To maintain and perpetuate Hawaiian culture through the promotion of Hawaiian water sports;
-	To teach, train, instruct and expose children, men and women in the ancient art, craft and history of Hawaiian canoeing;
-	To provide means and facilities for activities tending to foster the development and maintenance of strong and healthy minds, bodies and spirits among all people;
-	To provide opportunities for the interaction and communion of people in the interest of mental and social well-being;
-	To promote international canoe racing competition.
In the pursuit of these purposes, OHCRA is organized to promote competitive inter-club, inter-island, and international Hawaiian canoe racing, and in so doing to teach, educate and preserve the art and culture of Hawaiian canoeing.