In Hawaii and California, outrigger canoes are used to "surf" incoming waves in much the same way surfers do. It's possible to huli -- the Hawaiian word for flipping your outrigger canoe.

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An outrigger canoe can be flipped over (the Hawaiians call it a “huli”) by a rogue wave, or even on flat water if too many of the boat”s paddlers lean too far away from the ama.

The Puuwai Outrigger Canoe Club will host its Spring and Summer program potluck at 8 a.m Saturday at the Wailua River Park. Activities include huli lessons and drills, paddling instruction ...

On a blustery Friday morning before dozens of supporters and curious onlookers, Rocky McKinnon and his watermen buddies set off in Huntington Beach’s first outrigger surf canoe program.

The 41.7-mile outrigger canoe paddle across open water, 20-foot swells and the always-on trade winds define the Hoe, now in its 57th year and with more participants than ever.