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04/29/2026

Watch the recap of last year's Mission 50 here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dwbbs03OXQ

In the words of Event Director Ricky Van Rickley, "This is more than a paddle. It’s more than miles. It’s a mission to save lives, spark healing, and remind people they’re not alone."

2 likes. "Task Force Hydro 1: Mission 50 (2025)"

04/29/2026

Mission 50 is more than a 50-mile paddle. It’s a powerful event bringing paddlers together to support veterans, service members, first responders, and their families.

We’re proud to support Task Force Hydro1 and its mission to raise awareness for mental health and the healing power of water.

ARE Tahiti supports Task Force Hydro1’s Mission 50, a 50-mile Florida paddle raising funds for veteran, service member, and first responder mental health.

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

Hawai'i Ohana: Tune in this Sunday evening at 8PM on Spectrum OC16 TV for the premiere of our Hawaiki Nui Va'a - Page Officielle TV coverage - a record Hawai'i crews participated and we bring you all the action! Mahalo to ARE Tahiti for the hospitality!

03/18/2026

Aloha Aito 7 is almost here, are you ready for an unforgettable weekend of outrigger racing?? 🫵💪

Expect thrilling V6 action, keiki racing, and a strong showcase of the island’s growing rudderless V1 movement.



Read more here:

Aloha Aito 2026 highlights Hawaii’s growing rudderless paddling scene with elite V1 and V6 outrigger racing and international teams.

02/11/2026

ARE Tahiti is proud to see the “Go Rudderless” campaign in full speed, as February 7 marked Va’a CA’s Race #2 in NoCal’s San Francisco Bay. Enjoy the exciting action. And visit shopoutrigger.com (http://shopoutrigger.com/) for all your outrigger needs and aretahiti.com (http://aretahiti.com/) for your very own V1!

01/21/2026

Shopoutrigger.com will be on hand at the Hanohano Ocean Challenge Sat, Jan 24, at Mission Bay. Races from 7am to 3pm, and 15% off on all ARE Tahiti V1 outriggers.

01/16/2026

Va’a California Race Series 2, is a race for V1 rudderless outriggers and will be held February 7th, in Alameda Bay (NoCal) at Okalani Canoe Club. See our V1s, get in the race, and “Go Rudderless!” Visit ARE TAHITI: www.aretahiti.com!

01/02/2026

NAC will launch its 4th annual Va’a California race this Sunday, January 4, the first of three V1 rudderless outrigger contest. For more information, check out PaddleGuru.com. Want to “Go Rudderless?” Visit shopoutrigger.com.

12/05/2025

Happy Holiday's - make sure your loved ones stay safe out there in the ocean! Check out our friends at shopoutrigger.com

11/08/2025

🏆 Champions once again! Team Shell Va’a has reclaimed the crown at Hawaiki Nui 2025, with a record-breaking final stage! 🌊💪

After trailing for two days, the crew took a bold, risky route in the last leg — and it paid off in spectacular fashion. Their daring decision and teamwork secured victory and proved once again why they’re legends of the Hawaiki Nui.

📺 Relive the action from all three days with Ocean Paddler TV!

Team Shell Va’a reclaimed glory at Hawaiki Nui 2025, outsmarting rival Team OPT with a bold route choice in the final leg to win the 80-mile race.