Uncle Bobby gives workshops throughout the year on paddle-making, canoe-building, and Pacific Islands canoe culture
The Puakea Foundation supported the 2026 Kualoa Canoe Event. Please enjoy! MAHALO: On behalf of Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy and all of our DOE partners, we want to send a HUGE MAHALO to all of the participating organizations, companies, and individuals in helping to make Hoʻākea Koʻolau @ Kualoa on March 5-6, 2026 such an amazing
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Uncle Bobby’s Paddle Workshops 2025 MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL PADDLE WORKSHOP! BOTH JAN & FEB WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN FILLED. WE WILL STILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT WAITLIST INTEREST IN CASE OF A DROP OUT OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE PRIORITY STATUS ON THE NEXT WORKSHOP. Due to excessive interest, the Puakea
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Uncle Bobby’s Paddle Workshop 2024 – 2 classes Feb & March – No Spots open. Uncle Bobby’s once a year paddle workshop is back! Donʻt miss out. This is a UNIQUE experience in learning about Hawaiian culture, tropical woods, and the ocean sport of outrigger canoeing. Dates: First three weekends in February, starting Feb 3,
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Uncle Bobby’s Paddle Workshop returns in FEBRUARY 2023 Uncle Bobby’s once a year paddle workshop is back! Donʻt miss out. This is a UNIQUE experience in learning about Hawaiian culture, tropical woods, and the ocean sport of outrigger canoeing. Learn how paddles are made and repaired. Enjoy the hands-on experience of finishing your own wooden paddle
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APRIL 2020 Uncle Bobby’s Paddle Workshop April 17th: Aloha Friends, due to current circumstances it is with great regret that Uncle Bobby’s second Paddle Making Workshop has been postponed indefinitely. We are still hopeful that we will eventually be able to have the workshop. If you have made a payment and would like to request
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Uncle Bobby’s once a year paddle workshop is a rich experience in learning about Hawaiian culture, tropical woods, and the ocean sport of outrigger canoeing. Learn how paddles are made and repaired. Enjoy the hands-on experience of finishing your own paddle to take home. Makes a great gift for your family members and friends! This
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