Mission Statement: to bring the excitement of outrigger paddling to a larger audience. We feel that Pacific Paddler’s hui of supporters, contributors, subscribers and advertisers is helping the sport to grow, not only here in Hawaii, but around the world.

Above, on the cover: Team OPT, during the Hawaiki Nui, get water from Tim Lara who also takes this picture

Our first issue was released in April 1996 at the Waikiki Beach Boys Distance Race of off Waikiki.