Don’t miss the inaugural Waikīkī Yacht Club Royal Regatta on November 1 that celebrates Hawaiʻi’s ocean heritage with a day of sailing, paddling, hula, and Hawaiian music. The event honors King David Kalākaua, who held an annual Regatta on his birthday beginning in 1875, and brings together keiki to kūpuna in a festive showcase of aloha. Honorary Chair Governor Josh Green is expected to be there for the opening at 8 a.m.

Free for keiki racers; a portion of the proceeds benefit the Waikīkī Yacht Club Education Foundation, which provides paddling and sailing scholarships for keiki and adult watermen and women and support for other WYC education programs.

Meanwhile, Waikiki Yacht Club opens its doors to the public: Food and drink available for purchase, and vendor tables with official Royal Regatta merch among others treasures for sale, along with additional hula and music performances

*Lucky Number Drawing: Don’t miss your change to win a new Makana Ali‘i paddle!

- 7 a.m. — Check-in and registration for races: Keiki Canoe, 6-mile Canoe, and Sailing-Canoe Regatta

- 8 a.m. — Opening oli, pule, and remarks - 9 a.m. — Canoe races: Juniors, Open, 40+ (7 miles)

-9 to 10 a.m. (STAGE): Leokani Pyror & CJ Helekahi - 10 a.m. — Keiki race (ages 8–12, half mile)

-10:15 to 10:45 (STAGE) – Hula performances - 10:15 a.m. — Cal 20 sailing & canoe relay (Magic Island to Turtle Canyon) - 11 a.m. to 11:30 (STAGE) — The Royal Hawaiian Band performance - 11:45 to 12: 30 p.m. (STAGE) — Hula performances by Oʻahu hālau