Bought 10 years ago, but only used for 1 season. Size of blade 23.5 cm. Length tip to tip is 125.5cm. In really good nick. Brand is Dads Paddles in Hamilton. If I remember correctly it was made in the Waikato but could be wrong about that one. Contact details 022 3400 117
the name is Anita. Pick up in Lower Hutt only.
WAIRARAPA WAKA AMA CANOE CLUB
Dates: Sundays 10 May, 7 June, 5 July, 9August, and final day 30 August.
Registration from 9am, Races Commence 10am
Enter on the day, $5/person
Venue: all races are at Henley Lake, entrance on Colombo Rd.
As the course is close to the shore line, there are plenty of photo opportunities
Distance: 5 – 10 Km, with short course options
Items required
Warm clothing, PFD’s for novices, Sprayskirts if needed, and lashings for SUP’s
Must be able to self rescue.
These events are low key for anyone wanting to gain race experience in a controlled environment.
Our last day is 30 August, followed by an overall prizegiving.(after each event there is a small presentation)
As all of these races take place on a small lake there will be no date changes. All events will take place on the above dates.
Check out our facebook page for notifications
wairarapawakaamacanoeclub
Race organiser: Paddy 027 237 9696
Club Mobile: 027 407 0640
Email wairarapawakaamacanoeclub@live.com
The Series has been ticking along nicely with the first three events having fine and reasonably warm weather.
To date we’ve been to Porirua venues twice and out to Hutt City once….and this Sunday it’s Wellington City that jumps into the cycle of events, to have a solid flotilla of craft gracing it’s waterway.
Whatever the weather we’ll still be able to deliver the same shelter whatever the wind conditions on the day.
Evans Bay is our go to stretch of water and we’ll be using Hataitai Beach if it’s a Northerly and the Marina at the bottom of Cobham drive if it’s a Southerly.
For updates on the event go to www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.co.nz for updates on Monday Wednesday and the last update and final venue announcement on Saturday morning at 9.45 am.
You can also follow us at Welly Paddlers on Facebook.
At a regional meeting on 26 June, clubs had an opportunity to discuss the draft proposal for a new Board structure for Hoe Tonga with Lara Collins from Waka Ama New Zealand. Click here to download the minutes with some key questions and answers. For the original proposal, please refer to the post on our website: http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/?p=4976.
Following the regional meeting, a draft constitution was drafted. Click here to download. The draft constitution has now been circulated to clubs to inform further discussion.
Below an overview on how key feedback has been reflected in the draft constitution:
If paddlers wish to provide feedback, please either contact your respective club or alternatively contact the Hoe Tonga President or Vice-President (see contact page).
Thank you to all that attended the event, please check out the results and survey link to provide feedback
Please click on the link for the event survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QQN23VG
For any further race enquiries please contact race organisers: hikoikoiwakaama@gmail.com
Kia ora koutou
We have been keeping a close eye on weather all week and are confident now that the race will:
If for any reason the weather takes a turn for the worst a notice will be posted on facebook teams will be contacted by text Saturday morning by 7am. If at all uncertain the club organisers can contact Chris Fox, Race Director on mob: 027 651 5379 before 9pm Friday after 7am Saturday.
Our timetable has been amended slightly so please read: Racing will now begin at 9.30am
Please ensure race fees are paid online preferred – MUST be paid prior to racing: Ngahuru Charitable Trust 03-0584-0295411-02 Ref: Name
Hikoikoi waka ama thanks you for your ongoing support and look forward to another successful Matariki Race.
Attachments area
Preview attachment MATARIKI – Final.pdf
MATARIKI – http://www.wakaama.co.nz/storiesFinal.pdf
In order to achieve the objectives of our region’s strategic plan, a proposal has been developed to change the governance structure of our region. Hoe Tonga invites clubs and paddlers in the region to discuss this proposal let the Hoe Tonga executive know their views.
Click here to download the proposal.
Note that the proposal was formally tabled at the regional meeting on 8 June. At that meeting some initial feedback was received from the clubs present, and the above proposal has been amended slightly to take account of that feedback (eg all clubs continue to have one vote each).
Next steps
29 June: Meeting between regional clubs and Waka Ama NZ CEO Lara Collins will provide an opportunity to discuss the Waka Ama NZ experience with a board structure, and experience in other regions (at Police College, 6.30-8pm)
15 July: Deadline for clubs and paddlers to provide formal feedback by way of submissions
22 July: Revised proposal and a draft constitution provided to clubs and paddlers
Venue: Hikoikoi Waka Ama
Hikoikoi Reserve
24 Marine Parade , Petone
Date: Saturday 4 July
Dist, 8 Km , 12-15km
http://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/1167
Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa (Waka Ama NZ) is proud to introduce the first series of coaching courses for Waka Ama
– Steering Basics: Steerers/Kaihautu role and responsibilities and how to execute the basic steering strokes’
Sunday 5 July.
Waka Ama NZ Coaching Course_Wellington_1 (1)
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association 