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Wanted: Master Mens Sprint Crew

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I’m seeking a crew and therefore a Club to train with during Winter and for the lead up to the 2015 Sprint Nationals

I’m based in Whanganui but can and will travel for any crew training sessions held on the Friday evenings or any time Saturday and Sunday.

My availability for additional sessions can and will increase as we head closer towards Regionals and Nationals.

I’d prefer a crew that’s Auahi Kore and/or located north of Wellington (to minimise commutes)

I’m happy to serve as a reserve paddler and team/club support person/volunteer as i also intend to train for V1 regional qualification

Please contact: Garfield Toro

garfieldtoro@gmail.com

 

There have been no visible or publicised signs of other Master men training in Whanganui, so I’m reaching out to the region.

Tihei Pikiteora

Workshop: Paddling tips and tricks and lessons learnt (likely 24 August)

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Here an outline of a workshop on paddling tips and tricks and lessons learnt. Date to be confirmed, but likely 24 August.

Interested? Click here to find out how to take part by pledging $15 on Joern’s Te Aito fundraiser.

Note that those pledging on the rudderless workshop can also attend this workshop as part of that pledge.

Topics:

  • training programmes
  • technique
  • paddling and steering tips for rudderless
  • gaining confidence
  • commitment
  • race tactics and strategies
  • recovery
  • it’s the little things that matter
  • early starts and hot showers

Results Great Harbour Challenge, Matariki

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Great Harbour Challenge 2014
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Hikoikoi_Banner_Web1Fantastic day waka ama whanau….celebrating Matariki in style!  This is what Matariki is all about – doing the things you love with whanau, friends and supporters.
Thanks to all our fabulous volunteers that made this event a success, we could’nt do this without you and the support of our community, learning new skills on and off the water.

Waka ama at Hikoikoi and Hoe Tonga looks healthy with 170+ paddlers taking to the water and another 50+ supporting and catching up on the beach – fantastic atmosphere.
Thanks to the coaches and managers who share their knowledge and educate our rangatahi – the next generation of paddlers.

SUP, Surfski, Kayak, Waka ama, Support Boats from Muritai Yacht Club, Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, Peter Humphries and Grant Nalder Harbour Master – Fantastic effort from you all………………

Thanks to John Hodges (PCKC) and Ora Toa for their support in getting waka to our venue at The Wellington Tenths Trust & Palmerston North Maori Reserve Trust and Hikoikoi Waka ama Club in Petone.

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

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