Dates are now confirmed for the ALO PAOPAO SAMOA Festival: a ridiculously fun week of paddling, beach parties, beauty pageants and an awesome all star outdoor Pasifika Celebration concert featuring Polynesian artists Swiss, BrownHill, Monsta, Sammy J and Joe Coffee.

Alo Paopao is the Samoan term for Outrigging, and ALO PAOPAO SAMOA is the International Outrigging Regatta. ALO PAOPAO SAMOA is part of the country’s annual Teuila Festival - one of Samoa’s most celebrated events. In the true essence of celebrating Samoa, this year festival-goers will be able to enjoy a variety of events including traditional arts, carving, dance and Fautasi (longboat) races during the week-long celebration.

"ALO PAOPAO SAMOA Regatta has been a long and established part of the Teuila Festival. We are happy to increase activities to give visitors and our international paddlers a taste of Samoan hospitality.

We are thankful to the international paddling community for responding positively with the number of teams making the trip over to alo Paopoa Samoa" says Jay Schuster, Alo Paopao Samoa organiser.

Mon 2nd Sept: ALO PAOPAO SAMOA International Regatta Opening Ceremony