ARE Tahiti V6 Matahina

The ARE Tahiti V6 Matahina is one of the most proven 6 person racing canoes in outrigger paddling. It has long been recognized as a top choice in team competition worldwide, and it was selected as the 6 man racing canoe for the IVF World Sprint Championships in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Built for serious performance on open water, the Matahina is engineered with a hull shape and waterline designed to stay efficient through the water, while keeping weight distribution balanced across the canoe. ARE Tahiti describes it as offering the stability and durability needed for ocean swells, while meeting the core demands of racing through cutting, driving, tracking, glide, and top speed.

The Matahina is widely associated with elite competition, including use by Tahiti’s Shell Va’a racing team, and it has become known as a canoe that crews choose when they want speed, control, and strong glide as a team.