{"id":419,"date":"2015-07-07T23:21:45","date_gmt":"2015-07-07T23:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.nz\/stories\/hawaii-outrigger-canoe\/"},"modified":"2022-04-21T01:03:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T01:03:59","slug":"hawaii-outrigger-canoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.nz\/stories\/hawaii-outrigger-canoe\/","title":{"rendered":"Riding the waves of Waikiki in an Outrigger Canoe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m a summer seeker. I\u2019m constantly chasing the warm temperatures and, as such, Honolulu is well and truly on my list of perfect board short-wearing destinations. It\u2019s a perfect mixture of picturesque beaches, interesting culture and cosmopolitan nightlife. Expedia&#8217;s Kiwi travellers usually spend 3-4 nights in Waikiki and that&#8217;s plenty of time to explore a little bit of everything it has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>The beaches of Waikiki are usually bustling with sunseekers looking to get their tan on, or cool off in the clear blue waters.\u00a0But if you\u2019re not into surfing, can\u2019t afford to hire a luxurious catamaran, or want something a little more exciting than just a standard swim, I\u2019ve found the perfect beachside activity for you and the family.<\/p>\n<p>Since the very first Hawaiian inhabitants hit the beaches of Oahu,\u00a0<a title=\"Expedia Outrigger Canoe\" href=\"http:\/\/www.expedia.co.nz\/things-to-do\/outrigger-canoe-surfing.a197979.activity-details?brandcid=blog.outriggercanoe.reuben_090715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outrigger canoeing<\/a>\u00a0has been a true local pass time, and for many, quite the competitive sport. It was the activity of the elite \u2013 a sport that was reserved for royalty, and Waikiki beach is still one of the very few places in the world where you can experience this awesome celebration of the ocean. The best way to explain this water activity is to compare it to both surfing and traditional canoeing. The boat is essential a large six seater canoe. On its side extends a large outrigger, which stabilises the canoe. Now, while the canoe itself might not seem so different to your standard canoe, it\u2019s the way in which the vessel can manoeuver through the surf which really sets it apart.<\/p>\n<p>Paddling out on the water of\u00a0<a title=\"Expedia Waikiki Hotels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.expedia.co.nz\/Waikiki-Oahu-Island-Hotels.0-n6048741-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels?brandcid=blog.outriggercanoe.reuben_090715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waikiki Beach<\/a>\u00a0is a tranquil and calming action \u2013 the sea breeze is welcoming against the warm Pacific sun, and the picturesque view is really worth soaking in. With a crew of friends and a captain from Waikiki Beach Services, our outrigger canoe is full and it\u2019s an easy paddle out. Our captain explains the technique of paddling on the opposite side to the person in front, and he steers the boat from the back through the waves. Once out into the open water, it\u2019s all a matter of timing. We wait for the right wave and when the cue comes, we paddle hard and fast.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m a summer seeker. I\u2019m constantly chasing the warm temperatures and, as such, Honolulu is well and truly on my list of perfect board short-wearing destinations. It\u2019s a perfect mixture of picturesque beaches, interesting culture and cosmopolitan nightlife. 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