The 2nd edition of the Black Belt Paddler Challenge is one of the Longest Running Paddlesport Races in Florida (V1, OC-1, Surfski, Prone Paddleboard, Standup Paddleboard and Kayak).

Participate in ancestral sports such as: Coconut Tree Climbing Races (Tauma Haʻari), Fruit Carrying Race (Timau Ra'au), Stone Lifting (Amora’a ‘Ōfa’i), & Beach Wrestling (Taputo).

Sign up for FREE dance classes and explore the art Polynesian dancing. Learn to Hula Dance and participate in the Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) that will have your hearts beating and your bodies moving to the island rhythms. All participants must register.

Explore the Polynesian Islands of French Polynesia, Hawaii, New Zealand and More. Visit island food vendors - shrimp rice plates, poke, and shaved ice. Learn arts & crafts from leis and jewelry making, tahitian drums, and weaved baskets! Support local retail vendors and sponsors. Entertainment will include an island music DJ and a series of musical guests and dance performances, an introduction to a Tahitian drumming class, and history exhibits.