HWYRA participates in the larger sailing community in Hawaii by being a club member of the Hawaii Yacht Racing Association and Commodores' Association. The members of HWYRA frequently volunteer for local, international, and long distance yacht racing events such as the Friday Night and Off Shore races, Transpac, Kenwood Cup, and Pacific Cup. HWYRA members also promote youth sailing by fund raising, working as race committee, and educating youth sailors.