Big Island Junior Va'a

Who Is Big Island Junior Va'a?

Big Island Junior Va'a (BIJV) is a diverse, community-driven youth outrigger paddling program proudly partenerd with Hawai'i Island Paddlesports Association (Non-Profit 501 (C)3). Our mission is to empower the next generation of competitive young paddlers in the OC-1, V-1, and 6-Man outrigger canoe.

Founded in 2019, BIJV offers a year-round program that combines Hawai'i's cultural traditions with a progressive approach. Through rigorous training, worldwide competitions, team-building events, and community involvement, we encourage each paddler to grow in skill, character and confidence, helping them to excel at their highest level.

Outrigger 6-Man Team Races

Big Island Junior Va'a has been a top Junior finisher at some of these noteworthy long-distance canoe races

Queen Lili'uokalani Race (18-Miles)

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Catalina
Crossing (32-Miles)

Avalon / Newport, California

Henry Ayau Memorial Race (32-Miles)

O'ahu, Hawaii

OC-1 / V-1 Paddling Races

Big Island Junior Va'a in Hawaii, the US Mainland, Samoa and Tahiti

Pa'a Ka'iwi Channel Moloka'i Solo, O'ahu

The Gorge, WA / OR

IVF World Sprints, Samoa

Hanohano Challenge, San Diego CA

Kanaka Ikaika St. Champ Race, O'ahu

Pa'a Koa Nui, O'ahu

Race Around the Hat, O'ahu

Maliko (Kai Wa'a Strong), Maui

Race Partnerships:

Huggos, BIJV Relay Races

Huggo's Valentines Race: The Huggo's Valentines Paddling Relay race held in Kailua-Kona includes 2 courses- the 10-Mile Long Course and the 8-Mile Short Course. You can race either participate as iron or a relay team. The race begins outside at Ka'iwi point, Honokohau, and goes to Kamakahonu Bay and back.

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