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Hot off the Waves…

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Here is what the regional committee discussed on the meeting on 6 May.

  • Wellington Regional Sprints  dates set (see website calendar)
  • NZ Post Challenge Waka Ama Sprints dates set (see website calendar)
  • Regional Secondary Schools Sprint Championships dates set (see website calendar)
  • Hoe Tonga is considering the development of a ‘Signiture’ Race/Event for the region; this is an exciting possibility and further discussions will be taking place at the next meeting.
  • Te Matau a Maui (Ocean Voyaging waka) will be visiting Wellington and being part of the Matariki Celebrations. A Mass on water welcome  will take place on Saturday June 8. For further information check the website for events over 3-5 days in early June.
  • Tai Tonga 41 marathon. Next year looking to increase the races to 8km for Novices and 15km for Open/Senior paddlers.
  • Reminder: To paddle in waka ama events hosted by Hoe Tonga or Hoe Tonga clubs,  paddlers should be members of  an affliated club.
  • NEXT MEETING  JUNE 10, AT THE POLICE COLLEGE, 6.30PM; Lara Collins CEO of NKOA will be attending.  Everyone welcome but RSVP to hoetonga@gmail.com is essential as seating is limited.

Click here for the full minutes.

Mass on water welcome for Te Matau a Māui (Ocean Voyaging Waka)

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As part of Matariki celebrations Wellington City will welcome Te Matau a Māui double hulled ocean voyaging waka into Te Whanganui a Tara – organise your clubs, W1, W2 and be part of this historic occassion – tautoko Te Matau a Māui on the water
Saturday 8 June @10am
There will be a full weeks programme free to the public – presentations and opportunities to view and go on board this canoe. After voyaging 20,000 miles across the Pacific there is something for us all to learn about courage, navigation and our ocean environment. 
Invitation harbour users on water welcome Saturday 8 June @ 10am
read more here TE MATAU A MĀUI 
For information on Matariki events in the Capital
read more here Matariki Events
Photo Waka Welcome

W1 for sale (HAS BEEN SOLD)

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It comes with two sets of kiato, shorter for sprints, longer for ocean racing. Fitted with foot pump, carbon inlay inside cockpit for strengthening.

This V1 is designed to have ability to run easily on bumps as well as track well for sprinting. Deck contour of the nose reduces the effect of side wind, and the contour of the tail end also reduces wind and wave pressure from the side while adding to the tracking ability. Excellent rudderless racing ability. 16Kg fully rigged.

No damage.

$3,000 or nearest offer

Please contact Paddy:

  • patrick.rimene@carters.co.nz
  • 0272379696
  • (06) 370-9750 (Work)

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The return of the… Welly Paddlers Winter Series 2013

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Yep, its that time of the year again. Starting to feel the cold? Is the Southerly making it a little harder to get out of bed in the morning to go for paddle? Well, it looks like you need something to train for, here we go again with this year’s Welly Paddlers Winter Series. The series is brought to you by Jörn Scherzer, Chester Burt & Sharlene Winiata, Chris Fox, and Turi Hodges. The series is proudly supported by Fergs Kayaks.

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What is it about: Do you paddle a surfski, outrigger, canoe or SUP? Then this event is for you. It’s primarily about participation and catching up with your paddling mates but those looking for some competition will find what they are looking for.

Where we have come from: Chester and Sharlene have run a number of very successful paddling events in summer for many years, and Jörn started running a winter series in 2010. They have now combined their efforts with like-minded people to bring you paddling action in winter. We regularly have more than 50 paddlers on the water.

Race dates and venues:

  • Sunday, 26 May; at Shelly Bay or Haitaitai; organised by Chester, 022-645 58 20
  • Sunday, 16 June; at Ngati Toa Domain; organised by Jörn, 021-125 09 97
  • Sunday, 7 July; at Petone or Wellington; organised by Chester, 022-645 58 20
  • Sunday, 28 July; at Onepoto; organised by Turi, 021-685 625
  • Sunday, 18 August; at Hikoikoi / Petone; organised by Chris, 027-651 53 79
  • Sunday, 8 September; at Ngati Toa Domain; organised by Jörn, 021-125 09 97

We encourage you to attend as many races as possible, and not just those in front of your house. Please support your mates in all locations. Note that locations may change in case of poor weather.

Click here to download the race flyer.

Time: meet at 9.15am, race start at 10am (to allow those travelling from as far away as Wairarapa and Palmerston North)

Distance: about 10km for surfskis and outriggers, up to 5km for SUP and juniors

Safety: Paddlers must carry all necessary safety gear such as life jackets, appropriate for each craft, and must be confident in self-rescue techniques! There will not be any support boats. Keep an eye on www.metservice.co.nz to get an indication of the conditions you may encounter, but the course will be set to ensure suitable conditions.

Cost: $5 per paddler ($5 for a single, $10 for a double, $30 for a W6), or $2 per junior-paddler (up to J19). All money goes toward spot prizes, and Fergs Kayaks will multiply the retail value of the spot prizes.

Prizes: There will be loads of cool spot prizes; in the 2012 series we had prizes worth more than $2,300! All you need to do is participate. The more often you race, the higher the chance of winning a prize. Prizes are handed out at the final event. Don’t miss out!

Notices, photos and results: announced at www.hoetonga.co.nz and www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.co.nz. The race venue will be confirmed 24 hours before the event on those sites. Results and photos are posted within three days of the event.

Hoe Tonga paddlers with fantastic results at the Aotearoa Aito, 16 March

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A number of Hoe Tonga paddlers achieved fantastic results at the 5th Air Tahiti Nui Aotearoa Aito Race in Auckland last weekend!
Please follow the link to the results and photos on the Aito website: http://www.aotearoaaito.com/.
Some photos are available on facebook, click here.
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The division winners will be travelling to Tahiti to compete in Te Aito on 19/20 July, compliments of Air Tahiti Nui.

Event notice: ‘The Motorway Classic’ on 14 April, at Petone

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A fantastic race for all abilities and all types of craft, including waka ama. Detailed info is available at http://www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.co.nz/.

When:

  • Sunday April 14th 2013
  • Race briefing 9.50 am
  • Start: 10.00 am

Entry Fee: * $5 singles * $8 doubles * $12 sixes

Distances: 13km, 6km and 3 km

Contact:

  • Chester Burt
  • Email: chester.burt@gmail.com
  • mobile: 022 645 5820
  • phone: 04 976 1795

Venue: Wellington Waterski Club, Petone (Korokoro Gateway)

Long Course: Petone foreshore to Interislander reclamation and back (An alternate course may be used if it’s a southerly. Check http://www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.co.nz/ the day before the event.)

Short Courses: one and two laps along the motorway

Craft: Multisport Kayaks, Waka Ama, Sea Kayaks and Surf skis and Stand Up Paddle Boards.

SAFETY: Buoyancy vests, leg leashes, spray decks and other appropriate safety equipment for your craft, are a requirement of entry.

A monster swell to remember: Photos and results for Bo Herbert race

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This year’s Bo Herbert Race at Tutukaka (Whangarei) was an absolute cracker, with a monster swell and broken canoes, click here to get an impression and check out some photos.

Results and a short write-up are available at http://www.wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1003230.

Congratulations to Mereana Hodges (3rd in Open Woman) and Jörn Scherzer (3rd in Open Men) from the Hoe Tonga region, who travelled all the way from Wellington to Whangarei to attend this first class event.