ARTICLE V. Equipment, Section F. Paddle Specifications:
"Paddles must be single-bladed and shaped of wood only. However, the paddle used for racing may have a protective or supportive (strengthening) covering which may be fibrous, kevlar, carbon fiber, etc. The paddle may have an edging or prosthesis for protection on the bottom or sides. The paddle may have a laminated (horizontally or vertically) synthetic material for strength and support. Extra paddles may be carried in each canoe during the race.
Anyone caught with an illegal paddle shall pay a fine: 1st paddle $50.00; 2nd paddle $100.00; 3 or more paddles: $200 each, to be paid within 30 minutes of notification. The club to which the paddler belongs shall be responsible. Intentional use of an illegal paddle shall result in a fine and disqualification of the crew."
The following table lists paddles that show no wood in the blade from the exterior and yet conform to HCRA specifications (as of 2008).
| Manufacturer | Conforming Paddles | Non-Conforming Paddles |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Reach Paddles | Hawaii, Tahiti Nui, Tahiti Iti, V1, V1-S, All Steering Blades | None known |
| Dowsett Paddles | All known models | None known |
| Fluid Paddles | All known models | None known |
| Gillespie Paddles | Gillespie Hybrid | Gillespie veneer blades |
| HI. Pressure Paddles | Hybrid | Carbon |
| Hoe Kino | All known models | None known |
| HYPR | Disciplinarian 9.25, Liberator 7.1, Liberator 7.75, Liberator 8.5, Koa | |
| IHE | Erg shaft | |
| Kai Ko'o | Papio, Puhi, Kala, Opelu, Puhi 2.0 Hybrid, Ahi, Aku, Tombo | Puhi 2.0 |
| Keahi Paddles | Keawe, Kahiwa | None known |
| KeNalu Paddles | All known models | None known |
| Kia Kaha | Hybrid | Full Carbon |
| Kialoa | Dave's Hybrid, Mirror Pond/Mini Me, Axel I and II, Hollyakala, Lanikai, Biscuit, Foti Hybrid | Keone, Lolo, Pono, Leahi |
| Maka Va'a | All known wood models | Peperu steering paddle |
| Makana Ali'i | All known models | None known |
| Mana Paddles | All known models | None known |
| Pa'akai Paddles | All known models | None known |
| Palafamala Custom Paddles | All known models | None known |
| Puakea Paddles | 2018 Hybrid, Hopu Hybrid, Maika'i Hybrid, Milu Hybrid, Polu Hybrid, Puakea Demo | Milu, Maika'i, Hopu, Polu |
| Pure Paddles | All known models | None known |
| Quickblade | Kaiwi, Kanaha, Hybrid | Hapa, Stingray |
| Tiger Blades | ||
| Viper Va'a | FSN, NTR | RPR, CRB |
| Xylobladz | Carbo G, Half-Carbon Zero G | None known |