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the future of waka ama

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These are exciting times…NKOA (Waka Ama New Zealand) is making a lot of progress in propelling waka ama into the future.

At parliament yesterday, representatives from NKOA and Hoe Tonga attended the launch of a new community water safety programme, sponsored by NZ Post and TVNZ. You will hear and see more of it in the future.

As you may have heard, on3 July NKOA agreed to the new governance model, click to view the new structure . It will be formally adopted at the AGM in October.

With regard to races, NKOA is currently consulting on a sanctioning process for races. This has implications for both race organisers and paddlers, you may wish to have a look at it, comments back to Marinna or Joern by the end of July. It will ensure minimum safety standards for races in the future.

With regard to the waka ama season(s) and the calendar of waka ama events in NZ, NKOA is also considering some changes. Click here to view the discussion paper. One of the options is to agree on a permanent date for the Long Distance Nationals (for example in mid-April) in order to improve competition pathways and the coordination and timing of national events. Another suggestion is to hold a ‘series’ national title for long distance racing where teams would compete for the national title over a series of events. Feedback is due to Marinna or Joern by the end of July.

With regard to the race rules, NKOA agreed to some changes to the rules, the new consolidated document should become available within the next 3 weeks.

Finally, NKOA is developing a Waka Ama Coaching Accreditation, starting with Level 1. This may look similar to coaching certification in other sport codes such as Rugby. The development of this will commence this July or early August. Assessments of potential coaches is scheduled to start as early as October this year. If you have any views on this initiative, please contact Chris Fox.

Results: W1 Harbour Series (III), 2 July

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Well, it’s winter but hey, there is a core of paddlers that won’t let that get in the way of things. Today’s conditions included a light southerly and some cloud, but otherwise fine.

The distance was 9.7km (Mana to Pa Point and back). The times are slower than usual as we timed it perfectly and had the tide against us going out and coming in.

The next event is on Sunday, 24 July.

W1

  • Jörn Scherzer, Open Men, 57:24 (Pegasus), 1pt
  • Jack Wormald, Open Men, 58:09 (Tahitian V1), 1pt
  • Neil O’Brien, Master Men, 1:00:18, 1pt (Hurricane), 2pts
  • James Sadler, Master Men, 1:01:59 (Pegasus), 1pt
  • Piki Emery, SNR Master Men, 1:02:32 (Tomahawk), 1pt
  • Terry Gardner, Master Men, 1:13:06 (Hurricane), 1pt

Surfski

  • Marty McDowell, 53:00, 1pt
  • Mike Tate, 53:00, 1pt
  • Danny McDowell, 1:01:59, 1pt
  • Patrick Taylor, 1:06:00, 1pt

…for your Groundswell paddle, go to www.fergskayaks.co.nz.

W1 Harbour Series (III) on Saturday, 2 July, at Mana

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The W1 Harbour Series (III) will be run on Saturday, 2 July. The weather forecast is looking great again.

Venue: Mana / Ngati Toa Domain

Time: meet at 9.15am, race start at 10am

Distance: ~ 10km

Sponsors:

…to get your Groundswell paddle, go to www.fergskayaks.co.nz

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear such as life jackets as per NKOA race rules and are trained in self-rescue techniques! There will not be any support boats, however, the course will be set to ensure suitable conditions.

Cost: $2 pp and your enthusiasm, money goes towards spot prizes.

Prizes: There will be several cool spot prizes, in total worth more than $300, to be handed out at the final event (you must be present to collect).

The more points you gain, the higher the chance of winning a spot prize.

FYI, points to give away per paddler:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if at least three paddlers in same/lower/higher division, applies only to singles)

Purpose: This event caters for all types of paddlers. 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. Spice up your W1 training sessions!

Paddling craft: Open to all paddling craft, including W1, surfskis, W2 and W6. The series runs during the winter season between May and September.

Notices and results: announced on this website, results are posted within three days of the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Jörn Scherzer @ 021-1250997.

Results & Photos for Matariki 2011

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Matariki Marathon 2011: Waka on the waterfront …

Thanks so much to all the paddlers, volunteers and race committee who participated in our 4th Matariki Marathon held in Wellington. A fantastic day was had by all 139 competitors. Race results are now available on the following link: Results 2011 Matariki Marathon Photos are now available at this link  http://www.flickr.com/photos/hoetonga/show/

A huge thanks to all our sponsors and congratulations to:
Alaena Dixon and Gary Paul recipents of $150 starter package at Altitude Inc, Matt Archer who now has a gym membership at BPM Fitness Centre, Massey University, Hikoikoi Ladies who have won a Team Personal Training session and Sefo Misky an Individual Personal Training Session with Alana Joe from Inform Fitness.

To help us evaluate and plan our next regional event please take a few minutes to respond to this survey –
Just click on this link to respond: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VP27C2G

 

 

 

 

Thanks to our major sponsor for this event: Wellington City Council

 

For information about how to improve your performance through altitude training, go to www.altitudeinc.co.nz

   

 For more information contact Alana Joe, Sales and Marketing Director .. read more here www.informfitness.co.nz

Results: W1 Harbour Series (II), 12 June

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Some sun and light winds made for great race conditions, with a little bit of a bump and some groundswell coming back from Pa Point. The distance was 9.7km (Mana to Pa Point and back). Again an excellent turn-out and it’s good to see two junior crews battling it out, a close finish.

Note that the third race of the series will be on Saturday 2 July instead of the Sunday 3 July as originally posted. See you at the next event, rain or shine.

W1

  • Jörn Scherzer, Open Men, 54:23 (Pegasus), 2pts as at least three in division
  • Paul Jackson, Open Men, 54:44 (Surfrigger), 1pt
  • Turi Hodges, Master Men, 56:06 (Wainui), 2pts as at least three in lower/higher division
  • Neil, Master Men, 56:42, 1pt (Hurricane), 1pt
  • James Sadler, Master Men, 57:05 (Pegasus), 1pt
  • Rob Taggart, Master Men, 58:34 (Surfrigger), 1pt
  • Piki Emery, SNR Master Men, 59:05 (Tomahawk), 2pts as at least three in lower/higher division
  • Mereana Hodges, Master Woman, 59:56, 2pts as at least three in lower/higher division
  • Fahina Tulepu, Open Men, 1:01:32 (Surfrigger), 1pt
  • Bob Thomas, Master Men, 1:03:53 (Fusion), 1pt
  • Chris Fox, Master Woman, DNF (Hurricane), 1pt

Surfski

  • Matt Archer, 48:31 (time adjusted due to wrong turn), 2pts
  • Mike Tate, 48:30 (time adjusted due to wrong turn), 1pt
  • Sandy Winterton, 53:44, 1pt
  • Dave Ryde, 54:00, 1pt
  • John Taylor, 58:56, 1pt

W6

  • Aniuwaru (Open Mixed), 44:46, 1pt each
  • Turama White (Junior), 51:14, 1pt each
  • Turama Red (Junior), 51:30, 1pt each

W1 Harbour Series (II), 12 June, at Mana

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The W1 Harbour Series (II) will be run on 12 June.

Venue: Mana / Ngati Toa Domain

Time: meet at 9.15am, race start at 10am

Distance: ~ 10km

Sponsors:

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear such as life jackets as per NKOA race rules and are trained in self-rescue techniques! There will not be any support boats, however, the course will be set to ensure suitable conditions.

Cost: $2 pp and your enthusiasm, money goes towards spot prizes.

Prizes: There will be several cool spot prizes, in total worth more than $300, to be handed out at the final event (you must be present to collect).

The more points you gain, the higher the chance of winning a spot prize.

FYI, points to give away per paddler:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if at least three paddlers in same/lower/higher division, applies only to singles)

Purpose: This event caters for all types of paddlers. 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. Spice up your W1 training sessions!

Paddling craft: Open to all paddling craft, including W1,  surfskis, W2 and W6. The series runs during the Winter season between May and September.

Notices and results: announced on this website, results are posted within three days of the event.

Note that the third series will not be run Sunday 3 July as originally posted, instead it will be run on Saturday, 2 July.

If you have any questions, please contact Jörn Scherzer @ 021-1250997.

Photos and results for W1 Harbour Series (1), 22 May

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An aweseome turnout and lots of sun and a light Nor-easterly at the first race of the W1 Harbour Series in 2011. The race started at Mana, around the reef and back to the channel, around the buoy and then to do it all again. The total distance was 9.5km. Well done everyone.

Below some race photos, if you go into the actual photo stream on flickr, you can download the photos in their original size.

http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649

For those wanting some training sessions under the week, Team MAKAIRA is training every Thursday nights ánd Sunday mornings in the W6, please contact Joern, or just come along with your team for some competition. On other days, come along to Mana in the single, the more the merrier. Yes, its dark and cold but we go out every day unless conditions are very rough and unsafe. We normally do between 10 and 14km around the inletw and meet at just before 6pm at Mana every Mon, Tue, Wed, and at around 4.30pm on Fridays.

W1

  • Jörn Scherzer, Open, 54:32, Pegasus – 2 pts as at least three in same/lower division
  • Grant Barribal, Master, 56:20, Hurricane – 2 pts as at least three in same/lower division
  • Paddy Rimene, Open, 58:20, Reva – 1pt
  • George Faalogo, Master, 59:48, Hurricane – 1pt
  • Rob Taggart, Master, 1:00:19, Hurricane – 1pt
  • Piki Emery, SNR Master, 1:00:50, Tomahawk – 2 pts as at least three in same/lower division
  • James Sadler, Master, 1:00:51, Pegasus – 1pt
  • Ricky Kopa, Open, 1:08:32, XTSea – 1pt
  • Sarah Snow, SNR Master W, 1:10:27 – 1pt
SurfSki & kayak

  • Marty McDowall, 51:46, 2 pts as at least three in same/lower division
  • Matt Archer, 51:49. 1pt
  • Mike, 51:51, 1pt
  • Andrew, 53:04, 1pt
  • Sandy Winterton, 54:30, 1pt
  • John, 1:01:07, 1pt
  • Patrick, 1:06:19, 1pt

W2 (Hawaikinui), 1:12:55, 1pt

W6 (Aniwaru), 59:31, 1pt each

Interested in where waka ama is going in the region? Hoe Tonga AGM on 1 August, candidates wanted

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Hoe Tonga will hold its annual AGM on 1 August, for the following purposes: 
 

  • To receive the President’s report for the previous financial year
  • To receive a report and audited statement of financial position and statement of financial performance for the previous financial year
  • Acceptance of new member clubs
  • To elect the Executive Officers of Hoe Tonga for the ensuing year
  • To set the membership fees
  • To decide on any motion affecting the rules or policy of the Association

 

Even though all office holders may choose to stand again if they wish, all Hoe Tonga executive officer positions are up for grabs and can be contested. The following positions are available:

 

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • NKOA Representative

 

Position descriptions are available at http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/?page_id=915. 

If you can spare at least 1 hour per week and you are willing to stand, please send an email to hoetonga@gmail.com. Moreover, if you are keen to get involved as an assistant to one of the roles (eg treasurer) with a view to standing for office in the future, please let us know also. Hoe Tonga is keen on succession planning and can provide training.