| Outriggers are the part of a sailing vessel used to | | | | the sport and area of travel. Hawaii's rich coast line |
| stabilize the boat from tipping in larger bodies of | | | | provides a number of opportunities for visitors to |
| water. Historically, the outrigger can be found in areas | | | | explore and experience just such an adventure. |
| such as Hawaii and other islands with Polynesian | | | | Adventure companies allow you to explore the sea |
| culture. Created by the Polynesians who first | | | | with scuba, snorkel or sailing excursions in and around |
| inhabited the Hawaiian Islands, outriggers are now | | | | the Hawaiian Islands. You are provided with an |
| used throughout the world, but the rich history that | | | | experienced crew to help you maneuver your |
| goes along with this type of vessel is found in the | | | | outrigger through the many beautiful inlets and |
| Polynesian Islands. | | | | shallow coastlines throughout the islands. Travel back |
| Historically speaking, the outrigger was an important | | | | in time on an outrigger vacation. You can see why |
| part of travel in this area of the world for centuries. | | | | the Polynesians relied on this type of vessel to travel. |
| Vital in everyday life, the outrigger was not only | | | | Rather than spending your time on land, in an |
| stable but also quite agile and allowed for speed in | | | | outrigger canoe you can explore the area by sea. |
| the water. Today, the importance of outriggers has | | | | If you prefer the excitement of being on your own |
| switched from necessity to sport and enjoyment, in | | | | and would prefer to go without a guide, there are |
| fact, the Pacific area has thousands of participants | | | | also many places in Hawaii to rent canoes, kayaks or |
| who still race these canoes today. The Island of | | | | other water sport equipment. Most rent for day trips |
| Oahu alone has 18 outrigger canoe paddling clubs who | | | | or more extended trips as well. Experiencing an |
| race these sturdy, seaworthy vessels. | | | | adventure on the waters of Hawaii especially in an |
| Explore Hawaii On An Outrigger Vacation | | | | outrigger, will allow you to experience more that just |
| With adventure tourism on the rise, a host of | | | | an outdoor activity, but a part of the history and |
| exciting new adventures have become available to | | | | culture that make Hawaii so special. Enjoy all that |
| the millions of tourists who flock to this area of the | | | | Hawaii has to offer by spending time on an outrigger |
| world. Adventure tourism and ecotourism allow the | | | | canoe trip in Hawaii, an island adventure you are sure |
| visitor to explore some of the more wild places of | | | | not to forget. |
| the world with the assistance of guides familiar with | | | | |