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our missionThe mission and primary purpose of Pu Pu 'O Hawaii is to preserve and promote a unique quality of life, referred to by the Hawaiian/Polynesian Community as "The Spirit of Aloha" and Hawaiiana. This is a willingness to accept others regardless of physical appearance, beliefs, sex, race, or religion and to share our Aloha (love, affection, lineage, and traditional life-style) with them. We look for and provide opportunities to enhance the culture, history, art, music, dance, and traditional life-style of the Hawaiian and other Polynesian people. Pu Pu 'O Hawaii fosters and encourages Hawaiian outrigger canoe racing with other Hawaiian outrigger canoe clubs and associations. | our rootsPu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger was founded in 1979 by Noah Kalama, Keala
Stibbard, Nappy Naipo, Naomi Kalama, Kaua Wong and Jim Hickox. Our
lineage has deep roots in Hawaii and with our sister club Anuenue, in
Honolulu.
Keala Stibbard, with the help of many long time members like Linda Dresbach and Jerry Ching, continues to guide us through the years to ensure that our traditions live on. As founding member, director and Kupuna, she holds a special place in our hearts. 
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our fleet
Pu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger practices at both, Vasona Lake in Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Harbor. We have a number outrigger canoes- singles, doubles and six-person. Some stay at the lake while others are raced throughout Northern California. Each canoe is a living soul, and is therefore honored and treated with respect and care. Each canoe has a special name. |
