Outrigger Paddling Significance to Hawaiian People Explained

Seattle Channel featured our club's Po'o Wa'a in a video about outrigger canoe paddling in the Pacific Northwest. Stan Dahlin explained the cultural and historical aspects of outrigger canoe paddling. Ho'omau, which means "to preserve" is the name of Stan's one man outrigger canoe. He states that by paddling and teaching others to paddle together and in lokahi is one way he practices ho'omau.
This video is 14 minutes long and is excellently composed and a worth while view. It features our Wakinikona outriggers and gives an overview of the present outrigger activities here in Seattle.
Our Hui Wa'a Wakinikona is currently is in off season mode however WELCOMES anyone who wishes to try outrigger canoe paddling throughout the year. We are located just next to Gas Works park on Saturdays at 9 am. Give us a try and help us extend our mission of Aloha and Ho'omau by celebrating the hawaiian gift of outrigger canoe paddling.

http://www.wakinikona.com/

Seattle Channel Video can be played in Flash Player 9 and up