Just a reminder to all clubs to update their details and paddler details on the NKOA online database – particularly in light of the upcoming Nationals. Please do not leave this to the last minute.
You can access it at www.wakaama.co.nz.
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Your feedback to OC1 & OC6 races wanted
We are keen to hear your views and ideas regarding the OC1 Champs and Regional W6 Series. Please follow the link below to fill in a short survey about the events.
Click here to take the survey (survey closed on 13 January 2010)
Results from W6 Series II now available
First things first: Hoe Tonga is missing a couple of green volunteer jackets and three lane numbers that form part of Hoe Tonga’s race resources. If you have found them, can you please contact Joern on 021-1250997 asap. Many thanks.
Results: Click here to access the complete results for the Hoe Tonga W6 Series II held on 13 Dec. They should be read in conjunction with a short ‘REMARKS’ document. Click here to access this document.
Thank you again to all volunteers, without you it would not be possible to run these events.
2010 Surf ski and Waka ama series
Below are the scheduled races for the 2010 Wellington Series:
Jan 10 Hataitai Beach (7 km)
Jan 31 Ngatitoa Domain (7 km)
Feb 21 Petone Foreshore (Tory St) (8 km around Matiu Is)
Mar 14 Shelley Bay (10km Seatoun course)
Apr 4 Petone (Wellington Waterski Club (13km motorway course)
Apr 25 Ngatitoa Domain (15km ) plus short course option
The races are every 3 weeks as you can see and the distances build up to the Matariki race (15km to 20km) which should be at the end of May/early June 2010. Series brought to you by race organisers Chester Burt and Charlene Winiata – see website for more details and other events: http://www.surfski.co.nz/
Wellington’s not windy-Yeah Right!
Congratulations to all paddlers from Hoe Tonga who battled blustery conditions at our last W6 Regional Sprints (II) before Nationals 2010, particularly the intermediate boys and girls who perhaps had the worst conditions, you were awesome!
Volunteers – the organising committee can not thank you enough over the last 3 regattas the support has been fantastic! Just to mention a few who have been able to mentor and support the growing number of new volunteers within the region:
Support Boat Crew – John Hodges, Dennis Ngatai, Dave Ryde, Brendon Comerford and Laurence from Nga Waka
Registration: Katie Townsend, Raukawa Comerford and Mere Elkington
Loading Bay: Averalle and Keith Paenga, Karmen Wallace, Charmaine Matiaha, Chris Fox and Daniel Albert (fantastic commentary)
Finish Line: Marinna Millanta-Lowrey
A big thanks to the sub-committees who have taken on board the task of organising each event which each year gets larger in numbers and provides some exciting paddling : Joern Scherzer, Chris Fox, Katie Townsend, Raukawa Comerford and Mere Elkington.
On behalf of Hoe Tonga keep safe over the break and enjoy time on the water, we will see you all at Nationals, January 2010!
W6 (II) on 13 December will go ahead
The event will go ahead.
Unfortunately the windy conditions continue. The forecast from 3.30pm is as follows: Northwest rising to 30 knots gusting 40 knots in the morning, easing to 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the evening. Cloudy periods, with some afternoon showers. 19 degrees.
This means effectively that the weather will be similar to today. However, due to the northwesterly winds, the race course is reasonably protected (apart from the area around the 500m startline) and the wind chop build up is somewhat limited. Thus, teams will likely find that the wind rather than waves are the main problem.
The committee has therefore decided to go ahead.
Race schedule & lane draw for W6 Series II on 13 December available
The Regional W6 Series II will now run on Sunday, 13 December, the weather outlook is not great but in Northerly conditions it should be workable.
Important times on race day:
- 6.30am – Volunteers, officials and race committee meet at Onepoto Reserve (event set-up)
- 7.40am – Volunteer and officials briefing at the registration / information caravan
- 8.00am – Sign-in commences
- 8.30am – Karakia, race and safety briefing
- 8.40am to ~5pm – Racing
Click below to access the following information:
The race format will involve heats and finals . Progression to finals will be based only on times posted in the heats.
Please read the race information package so that you are aware of all relevant information, see relevant W6 (II) event notice on this website.
Please note that due to a large amount of entries, all those teams that want to race in a second division cannot be accomodated (due to a limited number of lanes and W6 available). For instance, a team wanting to race in J16 and J19 will only be allowed to race in J16. We apologise but unless this is done we will be racing until late at night. Moreover, some races have been combined (e.g. Senior Master Women are racing in Masters) to cut down on the number of individual races. Again, this is due to the limited number of lanes and W6.
HT W6 (II) Organising Committee
W6 (II) postponed until Sun 13 Dec due to weather
Due to adverse weather conditions, the event is postponed to Sunday, 13 December. A further change may occur if the weather conditions do not improve.
The lane draw will now be released on Friday night. Please note that due to a large amount of entries, all those teams that want to race in a second division cannot be accomodated (due to a limited number of lanes and W6 available). For instance, a team wanting to race in J16 and J19 will only be allowed to race in J16. We apologise but unless this is done we will be racing until late at night. Moreover, some races will have to be combined (e.g. Senior Masters racing in Masters) to cut down on the number of individual races. Again, this is due to the limited number of lanes and W6.
Note that we are unable to respond to individual requests or queries at this time.
HT W6 (II) Organising Committee
Lost paddles at W1 event 5.12.09
If you have taken home or found 3 paddles at the regional W1 trials on Saturday they need to be returned please to Frances Barnsley (Toa Waka Ama Club) or you can contact Chris Fox 027 651 5379 and bring along to the event on Saturday 12 December.
Many thanks
Huge thanks on International Volunteer Day
Tena koutou katoa
Congratulations and thank you to the awesome team of volunteers from Hoe Tonga assisting at the Regional OC1 Champs on Saturday 5 December 2009. Not only a fantastic day weather wise but coincided with International Volunteers Day recognition and celebrations.
We look forward to another successful day on Saturday 12 December 2009 at our final W6 regatta before Nationals.
Kia ora
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association 