The Manurere is our latest Va‘a Toru — a three-man Tahitian outrigger canoe — designed to deliver outstanding performance both in calm waters and in the surf. True to its name, Manurere (“to take flight”), this canoe captures the feeling of freedom and exhilaration when paddling with friends in the surf.
Our previous V3 design, launched in 2008, quickly became the reference in both open-ocean marathon racing and sprint competition. It also established itself as an essential training tool for clubs and a favorite among friends for fitness or surf sessions. With that canoe now present in clubs across Tahiti, the islands, and internationally, we gathered invaluable feedback from paddlers in every corner of the world and in every type of condition. After years of observation, reflection, and testing, it was time to evolve. The result is the Manurere V3 — a canoe designed to perform everywhere, from glassy lakes in Aotearoa to powerful downwind runs in Maui.
Refined Performance
Every detail of the Manurere has been engineered for speed, versatility, and comfort:
• Sleek, narrow hull – for unmatched top speed and quick acceleration, making transitions between bumps seamless on downwind runs.
Introducing the Manurere
• Higher freeboard – keeps the cockpit drier and the canoe more seaworthy in rough conditions.
• Optimized ergonomics – redesigned seating and adjustable footrests improve paddling posture, stroke efficiency, and long-distance comfort.
• New ama design – combines stability and speed while avoiding the “sticky” feel or swamping issues common in older V3 ama designs.
A Canoe for Every Paddler
The Manurere isn’t just a high-performance racing canoe — it’s also the ultimate training platform for clubs.
With three paddlers aboard, each athlete experiences the essential roles of a six-man crew: stroker, engine, and steersman. This makes the Manurere ideal for:
• Club teams refining technique and teamwork.
• Six- or nine-man crews forming smaller units to train and compete against one another.
• Friends looking to push each other’s limits or simply enjoy the surf together.
And beyond training and racing, the Manurere is also pure fun: perfect for surfing, fishing trips, or family outings on the ocean.
Built Without Compromise
The Manurere V3 is now available worldwide in Outrigger Zone’s monocoque construction, using 100% prepreg carbon fiber cured in autoclave. This delivers the lightest, strongest, and fastest V3 ever built in the world of va‘a.
Take flight with the Manurere — the next evolution of the V3.
Specifications
Size
Length 1053 cm
34 ft 6 1/2 in
Width 42.5 cm
16 3/4 in
Hull Weight (includes adjustable foot rests and seat padding)
Manurere 38 kg
84 lbs
Manurere pro TBA kg
TBA lbs
The Manurere comes in 2 versions: standard and pro.
Both standard and pro versions are built in a one-piece monocoque construction with 100% prepreg carbon fiber cured in autoclave at high temperature and high pressure.
Manurere “ When you are seeking a light, strong and fast Va'a with extra durability - such as for club use“
The 100% prepreg carbon fiber construction layup is ideal for outrigger canoe clubs, looking for a light, strong and fast Va'a whether for team training, fun sessions on the water or racing!
You can customize your Manurere with 16 colors for the hull, ama, iatos and logos in any combination you’d like. You can add customizations such as a deck/hull split, graphics from our catalog or a custom graphic you bring.
The Manurere can be delivered with optional spray skirts and optional UV resistant fitted acrylic marine canvas covers for its hull and ama for protection from long-term outdoor exposure..
Manurere pro “ When every kilogram counts to gain a competitive edge “
The Manurere pro was created for paddlers looking to gain a competitive edge as well as those looking for the lightest V3 possible in order to make carrying and transporting it a breeze. Manurere pros are made as light as possible without compromising the strength needed for the roughest channel conditions.
You can customize your Manurere pro the same way as a standard Manurere, using any color and graphic you'd like.
To keep the weight even lower, you can even choose a pro paint color as well: pro Grey, pro White, pro Green and pro Yellow.
The Manurere pro comes with UV resistant fitted acrylic marine canvas covers for its hull and ama for protection from long-term outdoor exposure. It is also delivered with sprayskirts to keep your crew dry during a big downwind or a channel crossing.
FEATURES
Adjustable foot rests for seat 2 and 3
EVA foam padded seats
Carbon Fiber Ama for the standard and pro models
Carbon Fiber Iatos
OPTIONS
Spray skirts (included for the pro model)
UV resistant marine canvas covers for the hull and ama (included for the pro model)
