Cali Paddler

08/06/2026

“DraGON bOATerS caNt HaNDle cONdiTIONs”

Wellington: “hold my beer”

08/06/2026

Companies like this give us paddle craft with soul.

We started Kamanu Composites with the simple goal of doing something fun centered around what we loved. The canoe brought us together. It formed us as individuals and as a company. But today, it’s about more than just building canoes and having a good time. What brings us back each day is the idea that we are part of something bigger. By focusing on our craft, localism, and sustainability, we aim to use this business to make our little dent in the universe.

For everything that we produce, we thrive on doing each step. We figure out what we want; then we design it, build it, and do everything in-between until a quality product is in the hands of the user. It’s a learning experience, and it’s a practice of self-reliance. Striving for perfection within every step of the manufacturing process has become a responsibility and an obsession. We believe a product should not be for consumption but long-term value and use. We make every effort to deliver that.

We believe wholeheartedly in local manufacturing. We don’t outsource, re-sell, or source canoes. We build them from start to finish. Materials come in, and canoes go out. We believe it results in better products, reduces our environmental footprint, stimulates our local economy, and provides highly skilled jobs to our community.

We constantly work to build a company that makes the world better. We routinely ask what our value to the community is. We assess how we can reduce the net impact of our supply chain and material choices. And we continually strive to improve the lives of our employees, community, and world at large.

Most years we lose money. So after nearly two decades, we still have a long way to go to build a sustainable company. But we are pulling our goals a little closer every day. In the end, it’s about satisfied customers, happy workers, and a healthy world.

08/06/2026

This event is paddling bliss. Check it out!

07/29/2026

Must be outrigger change race season…

07/13/2026

06/22/2026

Get ready for the best deals we have EVER offered. This Saturday Outrigger Iron Champs in San Diego’

eSouthern California Outrigger Racing Association (SCORA) Kai Elua Outrigger Canoe Club

06/05/2026

Great club great opportunity.

05/25/2026

The stroker be like, “seat one out… one back in!”

04/08/2026

Anyone wanna go for a paddle? ;)