Hoe Tonga Paddler Series 2022 Wrap Up

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After the disruption of COVID19 and not being able to finish the Series in the previous year, it was great to see our 2022 Series conclude with our fourth and final event for the year in Whanganui. Paddlers were greeted by sunny and calm paddling conditions, and a total of 16 teams hit the water.

Long course race, about 10min after race start, heading up the river.

For the results of this race, and the Series overall, please click here.

Congratulations to our winning teams for 2022:

  • Junior Short Course Champions 2022: Team Kōkiri
  • Short Course Champions 2022: Team Mana-Wairarapa, Mana Pasifika Outrigger Canoe Club
  • Long Course Champions 2022: Team Gerkin Surf, Porirua Canoe Kayak Club

The “He Taonga Kotahitanga” trophy is awarded to the club within the Hoe Tonga region that accumulates the most points based on each club’s three best teams. The winners for this award for 2022 is Mana Pasifika Outrigger Canoe Club.

Hoe Tonga also gave away a range of spot prices, including bags, hats, drinking systems and paddler covers. We also gave a brand new Tai Broadbill paddle, won by the paddler in seat 1 of the Junior 19 Mixed Team Kōkiri. Congratulations.