This year’s Hanohano Ocean Challenge drew an unprecedented 889 registered athletes, the largest short-course field in the event’s history.

The Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club proudly invites paddlers and ocean enthusiasts from around the world to join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Hanohano Ocean Challenge on January 25, 2025.

Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club brings you the 29th Annual Hanohano Ocean Challenge presented by West Coast Paddlesports and ARE Tahiti to be held in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA on January 27, 2024.

This past Saturday, Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club gathered their Ohana for the 28th annual running of the Hanohano Ocean Challenge. A break in San Diego's rainy winter weather brought over 700 people registered to compete.

Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club brings you the 27th Annual Hanohano Ocean Challenge Presented by West Coast Paddlesports, Koloa Surf Co. and Ocean Flight to be held in Mission Bay, San Diego, California on January 29, 2022.

Every year SUP athletes and enthusiasts of all levels travel around the world to compete in some of the biggest and most challenging events in the sport. Whether it's technical courses or endurance races, downwind or surf, there are a handful of major events that have have reigned supreme within the SUP community over the past few years.

Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club and Huki Outrigger/Surfski bring you the 26th Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge with a twist.

A crisp and overcast morning transformed into a warm, sunny day as paddlers in Southern California and beyond gathered at Mission Bay in San Diego for the 25th Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge.

Each January the Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge kicks off the new year with around 650 paddlers that flock to the shores of Mission Bay in San Diego, California to take part in the scenic race around the bay. One thing that sets this event apart from others is that we tend to see the event being at the forefront of industry trends.

The 23rd annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge kicked off early Saturday morning, as San Diego locals and out of towners alike swarmed into Bonita Cove. The event is one of the Longest Running Paddlesport Races in California offering access to all paddle crafts including OC-1 & 2, Surfski, Traditional Paddleboard, Standup Paddleboard and Kayak. All were in high spirits as more people arrived, filling the beach with tents, boards, and good vibes.

Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club and Huki Outrigger/Surfski bring you the 23st Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge Presented by Paddle Planet to be held in Mission Bay, San Diego, on January 27, 2018.

After weeks of wet and stormy weather in San Diego, California, Saturday morning was greeted with sunshine and perfect conditions to hold the 21st annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge. As usual, the event was filled with excitement and anticipation to kick off the 2017 race season.