Happenings | The Lobby
Happenings | The Lobby
LOBBY The CLUB HAPPENINGS, CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS
The official publication of the Outrigger Canoe Club
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“It’s always been a goal of mine to seek out new ways in which technology can open new avenues for exploration in the ocean. Foiling, kiteboarding, windsurfing: They all serve that same purpose for me.” –Kai Lenny
The Kai Life OCC member Kai Lenny continues to redefine what’s possible. ➳ If you haven’t seen the first season of the Red Bull Media House’s “Life of Kai,” you’re going to want to catch up. Now in its third season, new episodes of the docuseries started releasing in late February, showcasing the extraordinary life of one of the Club’s—and the world’s— most progressive waterman.
This season of “Life of Kai” gives more unique access to Kai’s inner workings, daily routines and to his support team. “Expect this season to have a different perspective and approach compared to previous episodes. It will all be fresh and in the moment. That’s what I’m really excited for you all to see!” says Kai. Follow his latest adventures via the docuseries, and perhaps you’ll run into him over at the Snack Shop waiting for his chicken quesadilla or chocolate milkshake after a casual inter island trip from Maui to O‘ahu on his foil board.
and support the next generation to pursue their passions and ambitions in life, through positive experiences and lessons in the ocean, in the community and throughout the world. You may remember Ama interviewed Kai for the September/ October 2021 issue. Since then, he’s continued to chase his aquatic dreams, and also became an author (his hardcover book, “Big Wave Surfer: The Greatest Rides of our Lives” was published by prestigious New York publishing house Rizzoli shortly after that interview), got married, and became a dad to twin girls.
As the mission of this Club is to perpetuate the sports of old Hawai‘i, Kai is undoubtedly one of the most prolific members doing just that. He kiteboards, windsurfs, stand- up paddleboards, foils and surfs some of the biggest waves in the world. “It’s always been a goal of mine to seek out new ways in which technology can open new avenues for exploration in the ocean. Foiling, kiteboarding, windsurfing: They all serve that same purpose for me,” said Kai, the youngest inductee to Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation’s Hawai‘i Waterman Hall of Fame. Furthermore, a few years ago he started Positively Kai Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to inspire, encourage
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The Stories of O– Share Yours
➳ The Outrigger Canoe Club is a cache of amazing stories that bring to life its long history as well as that of Hawai‘i. And OCC members are the only ones who can tell them. Help Ama continue the Club’s storytell- ing tradition by sending us your memories and experiences. Send a short paragraph—who, what, why, where and when—and photos if available to ama@outriggercanoeclub.com . Share your voice.
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