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FOUNDER
Born in Hawaii and raised in Ewa Beach. Joe Naholowa’a has generational roots in the Hawaiian culture and competed in outrigger canoe paddling at a high level in both local and international waters for over 20 years.
- 15+ U.S. Outrigger Championship Catalina Channel Crossings
- 6 Moloka’I Hoe World OC6 Championship Kaiwi Channel Crossings
- 5 Kaiwi Solo World OC1 Championship Kaiwi Channel Crossings
- 2 International Va’a Federation World appearances in Sprints, and Long Distance
- 2024 runner up at Japan OC1 National Championships
- 2025 WILD BUFFALO RELAY CHAMPION
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FOUNDER
Born in California and raised in Crestline. his father born in Samoa, and mother born in Canada, Justin Fe’esago is deeply rooted in both cultures a world apart. He has over 20 years in outrigger canoe paddling experience.
- 4 U.S. Outrigger Championship Catalina Channel Crossings
- 10 years as Head Coach of Newport Outrigger Canoe Club
- Developed and Coached youth paddling programs through Newport Outrigger and
Castaways Outrigger
- Hosts community paddling outreach programs through Castaways Outrigger.
- Has 5 years’ experience in canoe retail and distribution.