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W1 rudderless workshop to help Joern get to Te Aito in July

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Joern is looking to compete at Te Aito on 19 July, in Papeete, Tahiti. It’s the biggest and most prestigious W1 long distance race in the world, attracting over 600 paddlers in the mens division alone.

In order to help him get there (and bring back the insights from competing against the best), he is fundraising via pledgeme.co.nz. In turn he pledges to run a workshop in August (date tbc) for those paddlers and supporters helping him get to Te Aito. He will share insights into his journey in W1 rudderless paddling over the last few years, with a particular focus on paddling technique: forward stroke, paddle steering, and paddling in ocean and downwind conditions.

Click here to find out more and if you like what you see pass it on to your friends and colleagues. Also check out the other rewards for helping him out.
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Results, photos, Regional Secondary School Waka ama Sprints 2014

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Results FINAL Wellington Secondary School Waka ama Sprint Champs 2014

Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka ama Association would like to thank all the volunteers that made this event a success and acknowledge the support of College Sport Wellington.

College Sport Wellington will arrange medals for all 1st place winners of Championship Finals over the next two weeks for Schools.  Please contact Dave McKenzie at College Sport should you wish to discuss:  dave@collegesport.org.nz mob: 021 380 849.

A record #47 – W6 teams and #20 – W1 paddlers participated at Wellington Secondary School Waka ama Sprint Championships 2014 on Saturday 8 March from 16 Secondary Schools.  Our region has grown in numbers of Schools and paddlers participating – great news!

Good luck to all those teams and schools who will now travel to Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua to the National Secondary Schools Waka ama Sprint Champs 2014 where 90+ schools will compete.

Once again thanks to you all – paddlers, parents, supporters, schools, coaches and managers. Photos from this event can be found here……http://www.flickr.com/photos/hoetonga/sets/72157642364690243/
Apologies for delay in posting…………..any correspondence – feedback can be sent to hoetonga@gmail.com

Lane Draw and Schedule Regional Secondary Schools 2014

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Final Lane Draw 2014 RSS
Race Schedule RSS 2014

The lane draw and race schedule is now available for our Regional Secondary Schools Waka ama Sprint Championships being held on Saturday 8 March 2014.

The weather looks favourable however should this event not go ahead due to weather notices will be posted on this site by 7am Saturday 8 March.

We have a record number of teams entered this year and look forward to an exciting days racing.

 

2014 Wellington Secondary School Waka ama Sprint Champs

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IMG_3768Event information pack & panui is now available.
2014 Wellington Secondary Schools – Waka ama
RSS Panui 2014

Hoe Tonga is once again gearing up for another spectacular event at Porirua showcasing waka ama and the potential this sport offers our youth to not only participate but gain life skills. Leadership, teamwork, commitment and confidence through individual performance is what we are looking to install in the next generation of paddlers.

Date: Saturday 8 March 2014
Postponement Date: Saturday 15 March 2014
250m & 500m Sprint Races
Time: Registration 8.30 (racing @9am – 5pm)
 Email: hoetonga@gmail.com

Race Director: Pania Tahau-Hodges
Organising Committee: Gaylene Sciascia, Chris Fox, Kiri Smith, Pania Tahau-Hodges

Entries are made by all Sport Coordinators at the respective Colleges and High Schools. If you need clarification on entry please contact:

Dave Mackenzie | Sport Manager
College Sport Wellington – proudly sponsored by The Dominion Post
( 04 939 1106 |   021 380 849 | * dave@collegesport.org.nz
– PO Box 26 042, Wellington 6442 | Level 2, 113 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington

Mana Super 6 Ocean Challenge, 8/9 February 2014

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Summary

  • Venue: Mana and Paraparaumu (Kapiti)
  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Date: Saturday 8 February 2014 (reserve day: 9 February 2014)
  • Distance: at least six leagues (30-45km, depending on course option)
  • Format: W6 ocean marathon (iron-man), downwind where possible
  • … the entries so far

Note!

Questions? Email mana.ocean.challenge@gmail.com or call 021-1250997.

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Regional Mixed WT12 at Nationals

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Waka Ama NZ is holding an exhibition Mixed WT12 race at Nationals 2014.

Each Region can enter 1 team. The team must consist of 6 men and 6 women and also must be made up of:

  • 2x J16 (1 of each sex)
  • 2x J19 (1 of each sex)
  • 2 x Open (1 of each sex)
  • 2 x Master (1 of each sex)
  • 2 x Senior Master (1 of each sex)
  • 2 x Golden Master (1 of each sex)

This event will take place on Friday 17th January.

NOTE:

  • Paddlers taking part in the Regional Representative W12 and/or the V1 Dash cannot take part in this race.
  • This is an exhibition race and no medals shall be awarded.

At the regional meeting on 7 October 2013, Hoe Tonga decided the following:

  • In the first instance, selection will be based on singles results at Regionals 2013. Our administrator Gaylene will contact whether those people are available.
  • In the second instance people can put themselves forward. To do this, you will need to send an email to hoetonga@gmail.com, by no later than 5 January.

At this stage the team will race without uniforms but Hoe Tonga’s colours are white and blue. While uniforms are not mandatory, paddlers should endevour to wear a white shirt and blue shorts.