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 under Hawai'i Island Paddlesports Association (Non-Profit 501 (C)3), dedicated to empowering the next generation of competitive young paddlers in the OC-1 / V-1, and 6-Man outrigger canoe. Our year-round program combines Hawai'i's cultural traditions with a progressive approach. Through our participation in rigorous worldwide athletic competitions, team-building events, and community involvement, our program encourages each individual 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
Henry Ayau Memorial Race (32-Miles)
O'ahu, Hawaii
Catalina
Crossing (32-Miles)
Crossing (32-Miles)
Avalon / Newport, California
OC-1 / V-1 Paddling Races
Big Island Junior Va'a seeks out challenging paddling ocean race courses throughout the world. Many of our travels have taken us to races on other islands 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
Annual Paddling Races Partnered With Big Island Junior Va'a
Moku O Keawe Challenge, Anaeho'omalu Hawaii
Huggo's Valentine's Race, Kailua-Kona Hawaii
Moku O Keawe Challenge: The Moku 'O Keawe is held at Anaeho'omalu Bay in Waikoloa and consists of three races in stages held over two days. Stage I is a 2-mile sprint, Stage II is a 6-mile course, and Stage III is either a 12-mile long course or a 6-mile short course for paddlers who cannot go 12 miles. Each racer will receive a score for each race that is equal to their overall place among finishers. The sum of the three scores will be used to determine the winners. The racer with the lowest sum of the three races will be the winner. The regular HIPA race divisions will be used for this race and the winner of each division will be the racer with the lowest combined score from that division.
Huggo's Valentines Race: The Huggo's Valentines Paddling Relay race held in Kailua-Kona includes 2 courses- the 8-Mile Long Course and the 6-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.