HAND-BUILT IN KAUA’I SINCE 1981
Holopuni
To Sail Everywhere
Holopuni- which in Hawaiian means "to sail everywhere" is the original name Nick Beck gave to the 3 man outrigger canoe in which he set out to explore the coastal areas of each of the Hawaiian Islands.
The Holopuni OC3 Paddle and the OC3 Sail are the three person, 30' Hawaiian outrigger canoes that have evolved since 1981 to meet the many challenging needs for paddling, sailing and camping in the wide variety of conditions found in waters worldwide.
Our canoes are also built light and strong using the highest quality materials and advanced composite technology.
Skilled craftsmen with a real love of canoes will build your canoe with the same care and attention to detail that they put into their own boats.
OC3 Sailing Canoes
OC3 Paddling Canoes
Accessories
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Our Story
Nick Beck has always loved Hawaiian outrigger canoes. Nick has been studying, repairing and building canoes since the early 1960’s. After spending a summer in Tahiti he returned and built his Hawaiian six man racing outrigger canoe “Waioli”. His signature 3 man paddling and sailing canoes were developed with over 50 years of experience and passion for outrigger canoes.
Nick Beck - The Navigator is Lost
On Huahine. Taking a break. Only one road around island. Do I go left or do I go right? Tough navigational decisions once on land!
Nick Beck
Founder & Owner
Nick Beck was born on Kaua‘i, has been involved in community programming for youth, and cofounded the Hanalei Hawaiian Civic Canoe Club and the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association.
Nick has traveled extensively throughout the Pacific basin pursuing surfing and outrigger paddling, and throughout Africa on humanitarian missions.
His overriding passion is building outrigger sailing canoes capable of handling extremely difficult interisland travels, yet are easy to launch, sail and surf.
Nick has four kids and six grandchildren all of whom love the ocean.
Let the Adventures Begin
All of our canoes are hand-built and custom-made to order. Our OC3 is the canoe of our dreams, and of yours. Contact Nick about ordering your very own Holopuni paddling or sailing canoe.
Upcoming Events
Holopuni Canoes International Invitational Regatta
August 21-22, 2021, Hanalei, Kaua’i
The Hanalei Sailing Canoe Association welcomes the Holopuni Canoes International Invitational Regatta to the beautiful island of Kaua’i. Invitational first day of holoholo followed by a couple of days of racing and fun from the beach in Hanalei Bay. The Kaua’i Holopuni fleets welcome Holopuni sailors from all over to convene in the birthplace of the Holopuni. Contact nick@holopunicanoes.com for further information.