Monthly Archives: May 2014

Courses – Day Skipper, Boat Master, VHF Radio Available

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Coastguard Boating Education Courses Underway Next Week

With these shorter cooler days now is the perfect time of the year to get into the classroom and formalise your boating education. Wellington Ocean Sports is a Coastguard Boating Education accredited provider and has several courses available for you to consider.
Day Skipper
The very popular Coastguard Boating Education course “Day Skipper” is again being offered at Wellington Ocean Sports. Day Skipper is a 15 hour theory only course that is applicable to all water users. No experience is necessary to attend the course, but it is also ideal for those with boating experience who have never undertaken formal boating education.

Day Skipper leads on to New Zealand’s most widely recognised boating qualification “Boatmaster” and then to the prestigious “Coastal Skipper” qualification. Day Skipper covers the following topics – boats and equipment, navigation, rules and regulations, emergencies and basic knots.

Our next Day Skipper course is commencing on Tuesday 3 June runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30 to 8.30pm.

Boatmaster
For those wanting to move to the next level Boatmaster is for you. The Boatmaster course is a 30-hour, theory-only course providing in-depth knowledge of all aspects of boating safety. Whilst this is an excellent stand-alone course, the Boatmaster course is also a pre-requisite for the ‘Coastal Skipper’ course.

Our next Boatmaster course commences on Wednesday 4 June and runs over Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5.30 to 8.30pm

VHF Radio Operator
Wellington Ocean Sports next VHF Radio Operator course is running over the evenings of 15 and 17 July from 5.30 to 8.30pm and there are still several places available for booking. This 6-hour, theory-only course including exam, provides the necessary knowledge required to obtain the “Marine VHF Operator Qualification”.
This is the minimum qualification required for anyone to legally operate a fixed or hand-held marine VHF Radio. We recommend adding on the MROC qualification, which is only an extra half hour, allowing you to operate HF SSB long range radio equipment.
If you have any queries feel free to give me a call in the office on 939 6702 or via email  at ocean@rpnyc.org.nz

Matt Wood
Project Manager
Wellington Ocean Sports
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club

Surfrigger for sale

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Moana Nui Mark 1 Surfrigger For Sale

Turquoise, grey and white. No damage. One over protective careful women owner from new.

Some minor surface scratches. Good condition. In Wellington.

Reluctant sale. Finally upgraded to a new waka and haven’t got room for two.

Offers over $2,000. Genuine interest only. No tyre kickers.

Sale needed by 26 May.

Contact Kris
0274495900
Kris.dahl@xtra.co.nz

ONLINE Entries Open – Great Harbour Challenge – Matariki 2014 (Sanctioned)

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The Great Harbour Challenge waka ama race has been organised to celebrate ‘Matariki’ The Maori New Year.  Hikoikoi Waka ama looks forward to paddlers participating in 2014 event at Oriental Bay on Saturday 7 June 2014.

Open to all waka ama, canoe, surfski, kayak and a course designed for SUP there is something for everyone from the experienced paddler to juniors and those completing their first race. Please direct any enquiries to Event Organiser, Chris Fox at: hikoikoiwakaama@gmail.com or 027 651 5379

Cost $15 per paddler

Online Entries:

Documents:

This event is supported with thanks by the organising committee:

  • Wellington Tenths Trust
  • Palmerston North Maori Reserve
  • Wellington City Council
  • NZ Post
  • Waka ama NZ & Hoe Tonga

Flyer Great Harbour Challenge

Draft Strategic Plan

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The draft Hoe Tonga Strategic Plan  2014 -2019 is now available for Clubs and Paddlers to view and respond to.

Hoe Tonga Strategic Plan 2014-18 v1.1.

We ask for Clubs to take this plan to your members for their feedback and comments.

Paddlers and individuals  are also encouraged and invited to send in  feedback and comments.

This is your opportunity to have your say and put forward your thoughts and ideas for the future growth and development of Hoe Tonga.

Please respond  by 31 May. We welcome and value your input.

Email:    hoetonga@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

W1 rudderless workshop to help Joern get to Te Aito in July

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Joern is looking to compete at Te Aito on 19 July, in Papeete, Tahiti. It’s the biggest and most prestigious W1 long distance race in the world, attracting over 600 paddlers in the mens division alone.

In order to help him get there (and bring back the insights from competing against the best), he is fundraising via pledgeme.co.nz. In turn he pledges to run a workshop in August (date tbc) for those paddlers and supporters helping him get to Te Aito. He will share insights into his journey in W1 rudderless paddling over the last few years, with a particular focus on paddling technique: forward stroke, paddle steering, and paddling in ocean and downwind conditions.

Click here to find out more and if you like what you see pass it on to your friends and colleagues. Also check out the other rewards for helping him out.
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