MAKE EVERY STROKE COUNT
Kana Lui is an outrigger canoe club based on Virginia Key, just 10 min from downtown Miami. Founded in September 2004, our mission is to grow and share the sport of outrigger canoe paddling in the Miami area.
Outrigger paddling is an endurance water sport rooted in Hawaiian tradition. While it can be extreme in rough ocean conditions, we’re fortunate to train on the calm, scenic waters of Biscayne Bay.
We welcome adults of all ages who are fitness-minded, adventurous, and eager to experience a competitive sport that celebrates the aloha spirit and the Hawaiian tradition of a strong, extended ʻohana (family).
Come Practice with US!
Whether you are a seasoned paddler or brand new to the sport, we invite you to join us for up to three complimentary trial practices.
Practice Schedule & RSVP
Since we don't assign boats in advance, space confirmation is required, so please let us know you're coming by filling out the First Paddle Form below at least a day before practice.
- Monday at 5:45 PM (Confirmation sent by 3:00 PM)
- Wednesday at 5:45 PM (Confirmation sent by 3:00 PM)
- Saturday at 7:15 AM (Confirmation sent by Friday 5:00 PM)
What to Bring & Expect
You will likely walk into the water up to your knees (or deeper) to get into the canoe. Depending on the day, we may stop at a beach, jump in to cool off, or practice safety skills like recovering from a huli (canoe flip).
- Clothes that can get wet (dry-fit shirt recommended)
- Sandals or water shoes
- Hat and sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Change of dry clothes
- Exercise gloves (optional)
Finding Us
Reference to the map below to navigate to the Miami Rowing Club.
- After crossing the tall bridge onto the Causeway, stay to the left.
- Take the second left turn (look for two long left-turn lanes) into the Marine Stadium area. Please watch out for cyclists!
- Make an easy right toward the light yellow building (the rowing club).
- Park inside the fence.
- You'll find our canoes inside the fenced area near the water.
Membership
Ready to officially join the Kana Lui Ohana? Members enjoy regular practices as well as access to club OC1 and OC2 training opportunities.
2026 Rates
- Annual: $580 (prorated based on your join date)
- Semi-Annual (6 months): $325
- Monthly: $67
How to Join?
1. Submit your payment via Zelle to kanaluiclub@gmail.com.
2. Forward us your payment confirmation.
3. We will add you to our members-only WhatsApp community, where all practice sign-ups and club communications take place.
If you have any questions, use the contact form above. We look forward to meeting you and sharing the aloha spirit!
What’s behind Kana Lui’s name?
Kana was a 12th century Hawaiian warrior from Hilo, on the Big Island. He was entrusted by his father, the then chief of Hawaii (Hakalanileo), to command a fleet of 500 canoes in an assault of Haupu, a stronghold on the rugged coast of Molokai, to rescue the kidnapped Hina, his mother and the chief’s wife.
Lui is short for the Saint Louis school in Honolulu which our club’s founder, Tim Streeter, attended. Our Club’s name represents the Spirit of Paddling.