Lotus Poker Paddle race
OC6 | Course ~6 km
The Lotus Poker Paddle is a fun race in outrigger canoes… with boisterous competition on and off the water! Each team will pick up 4 cards somewhere on the racecourse. These 4 cards will form part of your poker hand; your final card will be dealt at the finish line. Extra cards can be purchased at $5 per card from the dealer. Best poker hand wins…but there are also place prizes for each heat.
Race Recap
Race Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
The 2026 Lotus Poker Paddle was a very competitive race on the water, but there was even more boisterous competition at the dealer’s table! What a lively and friendly rivalry between crews!
The Lotus youth would like to extend a big thanks to all teams who raced this year; your ongoing support and amazing generosity are very much appreciated! The positivity, enthusiastic participation, and sense of community displayed by all crews are such great examples of what outrigger paddling and Ohana are all about! Many teams have attended every Poker Paddle put on by Lotus…and we are incredibly grateful for your unwavering support of our young paddlers.
Special thanks to teams in the first and last heats who so graciously helped with moving boats. Much appreciation is extended to our club’s fantastic volunteers, as well, because the race simply couldn’t happen without them.
Congratulations, everyone! Hope to see you next year!
Lotus Sports Club Race Committee
Race Results
Race Photos
A link to photos will be sent in a separate email as soon as they are ready.