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2026 NISH Outrigger Challenge – Miami

Become a Sponsor

  • Presented by: Kana Lui Miami Outrigger Canoe Club
  • Dates: Saturday, November 7th & Sunday, November 8th, 2026
  • Location: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami Florida
Sponsorship Opportunities
Nish outrigger awards ceremony

Join Us

For Florida’s premier outrigger canoe event celebrating Polynesian heritage, ocean athletics, and community spirit. With over 400 paddlers expected from across the U.S. and Canada, the NISH Outrigger Challenge is more than a race—it's a cultural experience.

Aerial view of numerous colorful outrigger canoes lined up on a beach with people gathered around them.
Three photos of Kana Lui members in Biscayne Bay and South Beach

About Us

Kana Lui Miami is a local, volunteer-driven nonprofit devoted to preserving the Hawaiian tradition of outrigger canoe paddling. We create inclusive opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with Miami’s coastal waters through fitness, teamwork, and heritage.

All proceeds from this event go directly toward supporting our year-round programs and paddling community.

2025 Title Sponsors
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Kōpū Water brand logo with macron accents over O and U.Logo with stylized text 'Tahiti' where the letter 'h' extends into a curving wave shape above.Logo with gold deer antlers above the blue text 'OUTLAW LIGHT'.
Crespo Paddles brand logo in black and white.
Kana Lui Miami Outrigger Canoe Club logo with pink flower and blue cursive text.
OZONE FLORIDA text logo with a palm tree integrated into the letter R.
The Ritz-Carlton logo with a lion's head above a crown and text stating Key Biscayne, Miami.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the NISH Outrigger Challenge means visibility in front of a diverse, active, and coastal-minded audience—and alignment with a mission rooted in wellness, sustainability, and culture. Plus, your brand will be prominently displayed during our awards ceremonies, with significant social media distribution (everyone posts their awards photos on Instagram and Facebook!).

Koa Partner
$2,500
Headlining or naming rights
Space for two 10’ x 10’ activation tents
Large logo on shirts & race website
Featured in social media, raffle, and luau displays
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Ohia Level
$1,000
Space for one 10’ x 10’ activation tent
Logo on shirts, website, and luau signage
Logo on luau signage included in raffle/gift bags and sponsor recognition
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Iliahi Supporter
$250–$999
In-Kind
Logo placement on shirts and website
Mentions in social and luau raffles
Silent auction or athlete gift bag contribution
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2025 Sponsors

KOPU WATER text logo in black uppercase letters with trademark symbol.
Logo with stylized text 'Tahiti' where the letter 'h' extends into a curving wave shape above.
Logo with gold deer antlers above the blue text 'OUTLAW LIGHT'.Kana Lui Miami Outrigger Canoe Club logo with pink flower and blue cursive text.The Ritz-Carlton logo with a lion's head above a crown and text stating Key Biscayne, Miami.Crespo Paddles brand logo in black and white.OZONE FLORIDA text logo with a palm tree integrated into the letter R.
Text 'ECORA' with a silhouette of a person paddling inside the letter O on a teal background.
Coyo Taco logo with blue stylized uppercase letters and lines on white background.
Logo with two flying birds above the word PUAKAEA in stylized text and DESIGNS below it
Stylized black and white floral design with text reading Hālau Hula O Nā Liko Aʻo Puna.Skyway outrigger challengeSportkini logo with blue letters and an orange 'KINI' section including a stylized blue flower in place of the O.Guillen PujolBay Plumbing Co logo with text and plumbing pipe icon.Plant in design logoHurricane Master Garage Doors logo with stylized blue hurricane and red door shapes.Zona Fresca logo with an orange text and lime wedge graphic, and lime green text reading fresh mexican grill.Tiger Mountain Vineyards logo with stylized mountain shape above text.Berries logo with stylized blue berry branches above the word BERRIES and tagline IN THE GROVE below.AG GAME logo with the tagline The Ultimate in Hydration on a purple and blue background.Synergy Group logo with gold icon and text Real Estate & Luxury Services.Logo with S.O.S Fondue text, Swiss flag, and red fork underline, captioned Swiss Mastery.
Logo with the text AreteMed in dark font centered inside a decorated circular emblem with symmetrical wing-like accents.
Hilton Garden Inn logo with a red floral emblem on the left.
Kana Lui Miami Outrigger Canoe Club logo with pink flower and blue cursive text.
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