The purpose of Moku O Hawai'i is threefold:

1. encourage, maintain and perpetuate authentic Hawai'ian canoe racing, and to foster the preservation of the Hawai'ian koa canoe and its components of hawai'ian woods in the State of Hawai'i, and participate nationally and/or internationally whenever possible.

2. promote and encourage community participation in canoe racing activities.

3. provide education services and opportunities to the community in regards to Hawai'ian canoe culture.