A good turnout given that a lot of paddlers are away in Noumea. Here the results from today’s racing. The distance was 9km (Petone to Hutt River bridge).
1. Jörn (Open) 51:40, 1 point
2. Piki (SNR Master)53.46, 1 point
3. Royce (SNR Master) 56.40, 1 point
4. Willie (Master) 59.20, 1 point
5. Kemara (JNR16) 1:05:18, 1 point
FYI, points to give away:
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The W1 Harbour Series (I) on 23 May will be run in Petone, motorway end.
Time: meet at 9.30am, race start at 10am
Distance: ~ 10km
Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, etc.
Cost: $2 and your enthusiasm, money goes towards price for the paddler with the most points (but winning isn’t the only way to gain points) – 1 point for attendance, 1 point for those winning their division (only (if more than three paddlers per division)
Purpose: This event is for those looking for some competition and for those wanting to spice up their W1 training sessions.
Paddling craft: The series is intended for W1 but the event is open to all paddling craft. The series runs during the off-season between May and September. Note that the Surfski and Waka Ama Series runs between October and March.
If you have any questions, please contact Jörn Scherzer @ 021-1250997.
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We wish paddlers going to the World Sprint Champs in Noumea from Hoe Tonga all the best for their racing.
Also again a big thank you to those that have supported the paddlers within our region:
The teams depart on Thursday 20 May. Regular updates will be available on http://www.wakaama.co.nz.
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Attention W1 paddlers and those wanting to lift their game
This year’s W1 Harbour Series will be run roughly every three-four weeks on the following Sundays:
Time: meet at 9.30am, race start at 10am
Where: Petone Foreshore (at the motorway end) in northerly conditions or Ngati Toa Domain in Mana in calm or southerly conditions (for marine weather forecast go to http://www.weather.co.nz)
Distance: ~ 10km
Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, etc.
Cost: $2 and your enthusiasm, money goes towards price for the paddler with the most points (but winning isn’t the only way to gain points)
Purpose: This event is for those looking for some competition and for those wanting to spice up their W1 training sessions.
Paddling craft: The series is intended for W1 but the event is open to all paddling craft. The series runs during the off-season between May and September. Note that the Surfski and Waka Ama Series runs between October and March.
Race notices / change of venue: announced via http://www.hoetonga.co.nz
If you have any questions, please contact Jörn Scherzer @ 021-1250997.
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Pls contact Chester on 022 6455 820 if its yours…
Note that our strategic plan was adopted in late 2009 and a key initiative is a review of the constitution. As a result, the Hoe Tonga constitution is currently being reviewed.
This is to advise all regional clubs and paddlers of the intended time frame for the review:
by mid-May: revised draft to be made available to clubs and paddlers for feedback
by early June: consultation ends
By early-to-mid-June: revised draft made to be made available, invitation for further feedback from club representatives
mid-June: Hoe Tonga Committee to sign off on final proposals, extraordinary meeting to be scheduled to formally adopt the revised constitution
July/August: extraordinary general meeting, new constitution adopted
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If you can help or if you know somebody who builds such trailers, please contact Janeen from Wairarapa Nui Tonu: Janeen.Cross@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz
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Please ensure that crews and paddlers carry sufficient lighting when training in the evening/morning/night. Be seen and be safe.
Note that councils can fine you for breaking maritime safety rules.
For some good lighting options, please go to www.oceanequipment.co.nz. Note that the Mark III Tektite light is an affordable solution for paddlers. No excuses please.
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