sponsored by Outrigger Canoe Club
Every 4th of July canoe paddlers from around O`ahu join thousands of tourists at Waikiki Beach for the Outrigger Canoe Clubs annual Walter J. Macfarlane Memorial Canoe Regatta. The Macfarlane Regatta is the only wave race on the O`ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association schedule and is the oldest annual outrigger canoe race in the world, getting its start in 1943.
Race / Club Background: The regatta is named after Walter J. Macfarlane, a part-Hawaiian Territorial Legislator, avid waterman, businessman, and president of the Outrigger Canoe Club at the time of his death in June 1943. Read More on the Outrigger Canoe Club website.
Souvenir T-shirts, hats, and other Macfarlane merchandise are sold on the beach lanai in front of Duke`s Restaurant beginning at 7 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation. See link on bottom of this page.
Location: Waikiki Beach
Tent Location
We’re going to be right in front of Duke’s Waikiki Restaurant
Parking
Parking will be difficult, so plan accordingly.
Free Parking
Shell Waikiki by the Zoo (20 min walk)
Ala Wai Boathouse. Carpool over or 25 min walk
Along Ala Wai Blvd, or Wai Nani Way street parking, if you’re lucky.
Closest Garages with the lowest price
Waikiki Shopping Plaza (2250 Kalakaua Ave)
6:30am - midnight, no overnight parking
Daytime Special - $15, must enter between 6:30-5pm
$3.00 per half hour, Max $50.00, CC onlyWaikiki Parking Garage (333 Seaside Ave)
Early Bird $10.00 (in 5:30 am-9 am, Out by 5 pm)
Flat Rate $15.00 (in 9 am-5:30 am up to 9 hours)
Mon-Sun - All day, $3.00 for 30 mins, 24 Hours $45.00
Ross Dress for Less offers 2hrs validation with purchase
Hotel Discount
Mahalo to Scotty of Waimanalo Canoe Club. He was able to get hotel discounts for Waikiki weekend if you are looking for a room.
Use this link : Canoe Club 2024
Restaurant Discount
Member Responsibilities
Men/Women/Keikis - Everyone is on your own for this race. NO snacks will be provided.
Coach is requesting 6 people to include 1 experienced steersman to paddle canoe to Waikiki. Leave Ala Wai at 6:15 am. Setup on beach by 6:45 am to be safe.
Beau & Derek will take care of tent setup in the morning. If you can get there early to help set up tent, that would be awesome.
All club members break down tent, make sure our area is clean.
6 volunteers will need to paddle canoe back to the Ala Wai after race is done.
Race Day
5:00 am - Tent set up
6:15 am - Paddle canoe to Waikiki
8:15 am - Coaches Meeting
8:30 am - Outrigger Program
9:00 am - Race Starts, Military Event
After race - Tent breakdown, paddle canoe back to Ala Wai & put her away
Information could change last minute, make sure to check in with your coaches on race day.
Please share your photos of the race on the group chat. Mahalo!
Results will be available after each race. Please refresh the following link on race day.
Macfarlane Gear
Macfarlane Merchandise Sales are online. The pick-up tent for online purchases will be at Duke’s patio.