E Komo Mai | Welcome
WHO WE ARE
Ohana
Desert Roots. Ocean Spirit.
Team Arizona Outrigger Canoe Club brings the spirit of the Pacific to the heart of the desert.
We are a community of paddlers united by water, culture, and connection. From first-time paddlers to seasoned competitors, we welcome all who are ready to learn, grow, and move as one crew.
Our mission is to share the tradition and discipline of outrigger canoe paddling while honoring the Hawaiian values that guide the sport — respect, teamwork, humility, and ʻohana.
Through our partnership with Ability360, we are committed to expanding access to paddling and creating opportunities for adaptive athletes to experience the power of the canoe. The ocean may be miles away, but the spirit of inclusion and unity lives in every stroke.
Visiting Arizona? Come paddle with us. Bring your stories. Leave as family.
WHAT WE DO
In the desert, we don’t wait for a season.
Team Arizona trains year-round, building strength, skill, and connection on the water. From sunrise practices to race preparation, every session is an opportunity to grow — as athletes and as a crew.
Whether you’re trying outrigger for the first time or returning to the canoe after time away, there’s a seat waiting for you.
Now is the time to begin.
Now is the time to return.
Now is the time to paddle..
From Desert Water to Global Shores
Our home is Arizona — but competition carries us far beyond it.
Team Arizona proudly competes as part of the Southern California Outrigger Racing Association, racing throughout the summer season in San Diego and Los Angeles counties.
On occasion, we travel to Hawaiʻi to race in the birthplace of outrigger canoe paddling — testing ourselves in the waters that shaped the sport.
Over the years, Team Arizona crews and individual paddlers have represented our club across the Pacific and beyond — from New Zealand and the Cook Islands to Maryland and New York.
No matter the shoreline — desert lake, mainland coast, or open ocean — we carry the same spirit in every stroke.We train in the desert.
We race wherever the water takes us.
Who Paddles With Us
One Canoe. Many Journeys.
Team Arizona is home to paddlers with different goals — united by one rhythm.
Recreational Paddlers
For those who paddle for fitness, connection, and the joy of being on the water.
Adaptive Paddlers
Inclusive opportunities for athletes of all abilities, in partnership with Ability360.
Competitive Racers
Crews who train and compete throughout the summer season with the Southern California Outrigger Racing Association.
Distance & Voyage Paddlers
Athletes who embrace endurance — long crossings, open water, and the mental discipline of miles.
Dragon Boat Athletes
Paddlers who cross-train with us to build strength, timing, and power in the canoe.No matter your pace.
No matter your purpose.
There’s a seat for you here.
Stay in touch with TAZ
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