Make sure your crew and waka are good to go for the LDNs with this safety checklist! Please note that this is the minimum requirement for safety gear, but Waka Ama NZ encourages you to include any further equipment you deem relevant.

Key information

• When: Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th April 2025
• Venue: Ngāti Toa Domain, Porirua (20km north of Wellington)
• Who: Open ocean racing primarily for experienced teams and paddlers
• Hosted by: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
• Pātai/queries: Email events@wakaama.co.nz or hoetonga@gmail.com

What you need to know

• View All Race Entries (entries closed Friday, 4th April) 
• Pānui 1 – information on the race schedule, pōwhiri, distances, divisions, entries, waka hire, volunteers, vendors, travel and accommodation
• Pānui 2 – information on the event programme, race schedules, parking, event map, course maps, prizegiving and more
• Waka Hire Process – a detailed guide on how to hire waka for LDNs for those outside of our region
• Waka Hire Spreadsheet – this is a live spreadsheet for clubs to record any waka that they are bringing to this event and their availability for hire
• Individual Event Waiver Form & Team Event Waiver Form

On behalf of Waka Ama NZ, Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association and the collective of Hoe Tonga Clubs we look forward to hosting you all in Porirua for the 2025 LDNs!