Big Island Junior Va'a

Junior Va'a Hawaii

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

Big Island Junior Va'a Canoe Paddling

Queen Lili'uokalani Race (18-Miles)

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Big Island Junior Va'a Youth

Henry Ayau Memorial Race (32-Miles)

O'ahu, Hawaii

Junior Va'a Youth Paddling

Catalina
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

Junior Va'a Youth Paddling

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

Junior Va'a Hawaii Paddling

The Gorge, WA / OR

Junior Va'a IVF World Sprints

IVF World Sprints, Samoa

Junior Va'a California Paddling Race

Hanohano Challenge, San Diego CA

Junior Va'a O'ahu Paddling

Kanaka Ikaika St. Champ Race, O'ahu

Junior Va'a Youth O'ahu Paddling

Pa'a Koa Nui, O'ahu

Junior Va'a Paddling Race O'ahu

Race Around the Hat, O'ahu

Junior Va'a Paddling Maui

Maliko (Kai Wa'a Strong), Maui

Race Partnerships:

Junior Va'a Paddling Race Kona

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.