Children between the ages of 7 and 18 participate in an open ocean paddle to provide financial and emotional support to both a child with a life-threatening illness and a non-profit organization that supports children in the Santa Barbara community.
The Keiki Paddle
2025 Honoree
Avery Scott is our 2025 honoree. Avery and his doctors discovered a dangerous brain tumor before his 4th birthday. Now, just over a year later, we look forward to supporting him this summer and lifting him up with the Keiki Paddle.
The paddle date is July 19th. Stand by for registration.
Bravery for Avery!
About us
The children's paddle (keiki is Hawaiian for child) started in 2008 based on two desires; the first being that many of our own children wanted to participate in our organization and second, we, as parents, wanted to instill the fundamental concept of giving back to our community and having a little fun while doing it.
In 2008 we had over 80 paddlers complete the 8 miles from Goleta pier to the Santa Barbara pier with a celebration and BBQ on Ledbetter Beach.
The Keiki Paddle is growing each year but the message is the same. Our children are learning that we receive when we give and many can unite to help those in need in our community. This is a lesson they can take with them throughout life and as parents, we are proud of what they accomplish every year!
