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Wairarapa Nui Tonu fun / fundraising regatta, 13 Nov

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Kia ora koutou

On Saturday 13 November the WAIRARAPA NUI TONU club is holding a fundraising regatta, paddling starts at 10m at Lake Henley.

The cost is $5 per person

All you need is 5 people, steerers will be provided.

To register a team please email wntwakaama@hotmail.com to register your interest, or call 06-3703112.

It is a day to have fun and there will be spot prizes, to fundraise for our kids to get to Nationals, so lets get as many teams together as possible in true WNT Style and enjoy the real essence of waka ama. FUN!!!

If you have any patai or whakaaro please email through, the more ideas we have the better we can make it.

Races on 30 Oct, 31 Oct, and 7 Nov

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Events coming up.
  • Saturday October 30 Aeroplane Island Race
This is a 16 km race that starts in Raumati and heads out and around Tokomapua Island, a few kms offshore from Kapiti Island then finishes at Paekakariki………..there is also a 6 km option. www.pslg.co.nz for all the info.
  • Sunday October 31 Welly Paddlers race 3 Ngatitoa Domain.
This one will be a 6 km to 7 km race just offshore.
Ngatitoa Domain along the shoreline to Goat Point then out and around the inner reef at Plimmerton back to the Plimmerton Boating club along the shoreline back to Ngatitoa Domain.
If the forecast indicates the winds being too stroppy…………….. a suitable course will be set in the Porirua Harbour Pauatahanui inlet.
  • Sunday November 7 Whanganui 4 bridges kayak race.
This event is huge……………. this year there is a 5 km team boat race on the Saturday…………….. with the main race on the Sunday (that attracted about 90 entries last year)………….. you can also paddle a team boat in the Sunday race as well…………..there is the 12 km long course and 4 km short course.
aaron.cox@xtra.co.nz for further info

Race 2 Welly Paddlers Series, Shelley Bay, 10 Oct

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Shelley Bay will be the Venue for race 2 of the Welly Paddlers Series on Sunday October 10.
The long range forecast for this Sunday is Northerlies 30 kph………alternately it could go southerly which works perfectly on this course as well.
Open to:
Surf ski
Waka Ama
SUP’s
Sea Kayaks
Surf Life Saving Craft
Multisport Kayaks……… if you are a confident paddler in more open waters.
entry fee:
$5 singles
$8 doubles
$12 W6’s
All entry money goes into the Spot prize pool for this race.
Everyone knows about Buoyancy Vests and the Wellington Regional Council bylaws and also the requirements of the various Sporting codes when it comes to your events and activities………… so we will leave that responsibility to each Paddler to work within the codes of each of your Sporting groups/bodies.
We’ll be set up there from 9 am with the Welly Paddlers Gazebo and the ute full of Spot prizes.

Register with Sharlene as soon as you get there. The race briefing will be at 9.50 am with the race starting at 10 am.

Our course will be an upwind, downwind, upwind course and will head north to an anticlockwise buoy turn close to the shore just before Point Halswell then a good downwind run to the Burnham Wharf (Northern most of the two wharves) where you’ll turn clockwise around a buoy close to the shore and then head back to the finish at Shelley Bay………..that’s an easy 6km.

There will also be a shortened course for SUP’s, so we’ll set that once we see what will work for those who turn up.

The course for the day will be posted on a white board, which you’ll see when you register and I’ll explain this to everyone at the briefing as well.
After the briefing you’ll get the usual 10 minute warm up period then we’ll start the race.
Normal Service will resume with race results and photos on the website by 9 pm Sunday night.
I’ll post a forecast for race day on the website by 8 pm Saturday October 9
027 4581 005 for race day info.
Chester

10Km fun paddle at Onepoto, 3 October

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A couple of years ago Hawaiki Nui used to run a fun paddle series on Sunday mornings from Onepoto.  Paddlers from all clubs used to get involved and just turned up for an enjoyable paddle, with an emphasis on enjoyment.
Hawaiki Nui would like to re-commence the 10km series starting on Sunday 3rd October, 10.30am sharp from Onepoto.
Rules are pretty simple.
  • We arrive at Onepoto.
  • Kuru Love and co will see what paddlers we have and then make up crews from those paddlers.
  • Crews will be of mixed gender, age and experience.
  • An experienced steerer will be assigned to each crew.
  • Depending on the tide/weather etc a course will be decided.
  • We line up on the jetty and start.
  • If we do not have enough OC6’s for everyone I suggest you bring an OC2 or OC1 as well.
Safety: There will be no safety boat however the usual protocols apply:
  • Each crew will look out for each other and go to the rescue of someone who is in trouble.
  • Bring a life jacket.
  • The course will be run within the two harbours to cater for those who are not experienced ocean paddlers.
There are no prizes however it is an opportunity for our paddling community to get together and have a catch-up.  If you like bring a thermos each to share a cup of tea of coffee afterwards.
If possible could those clubs participating, would you please be able to make your waka available for the race.
If the weather looks doubtfull please contact Kuru on 0274343162.  He will confirm if the race is cancelled or call me on 0274480397.

Pre-notice W1 and W6 Sprints on 4 and 11 Dec

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This the SECOND advance notice for the regional W1 and W6 Sprints on 4 and 11 December. If you want to race (and in case of W1 race at Nationals), watch out for the race information package to be released in mid October on this site.

Also take particular note of this year’s registration deadlines as there will be no late registrations. If you have not registered, you won’t be able to race (and in case of W1 you may not be able to qualify for Nationals).

Hoe Tonga

Workshop: Sports club planning – create your club’s future

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BOOK NOW!

Probably one of the most crucial workshops! Do you have limited volunteer time and need to sort out your priorities? Need a funding plan? Where will your Club be at the end of next season? What should be achieved and how to achieve it? Who is doing what and when? What legacy will YOU leave behind?

When: Monday 1st November, 6.30-8.30pm at Sport Wellington, 113 Adelaide Road, Newtown.

How much: $15 per person or $20 for up to five committee members!

To book: Email Jamie Milne at jamiem@sportwellington.org.nz or phone (04) 389 0222.

Tell Jamie where your club is at with planning and what you would most like to get out of the evening.

Welly Paddlers Series (1), 26 Sep, at Ruamahanga River, Wairarapa

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Well on September 26th its kick off time for the 8th Season of this Series.
You will see there is a mix of waterways so we’ll have races that go from flat water to upwind and downwind courses on more open water………..there’s something there for everyone…………….. so no one misses out on the opportunity to participate.
  • Sept 26 Wairarapa, Ruamahanga River, venue Waterski Club 12km & 7 km & 3 km
  • Oct 10  Wellington, Evans Bay, venue Shelley Bay 7 km
  • Oct 31  Mana, Plimmerton, venue Ngatitoa Domain 7 km
  • Nov 21 Foxton to Foxton Beach, venue Foxton 10 km (Finish at The Manawatu Boating Club)
  • Dec 19 Petone – Matiu Island, venue Petone Esplanade 8 km
Around Dec 7 we’ll have the schedule ready for the January to April period (once all the other groups have there races finalised.)
Our major long distance race is scheduled for January 30, but we will have a close look at what’s happening as far as the other major long distance events go and may reschedule this event for late March or April around the other events.
Welly Paddlers
Race 1 Ruamahanga River
Sunday Sept 26
registration from 9.15 am
race briefing 10.10am
Race start 10.30 am
……..Don’t forget it’s daylight savings so put your clock forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night 25/9……..
Start finish at the Waterski Club, East West access Road, off Kahutara Road (Southern end of Lake Wairarapa)
The 12 km course will be up to the road bridge at Tuhitarata and back
7 km course will be a two lap course
3 km course 1 lap for Stand Up Paddle boards.
The event is open to all types of Waka Ama, Surf ski and Surf Life Saving craft, touring, sea, multisport and K1 kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards.
You can either race for the town clock or treat each event as a cruise or a good bit of training. We endeavour to make each event as un complicated as we possibly can.
Please use Toilet facilities in the surronding townships we don’t have the availability of toilet facilties at the venue.
Entry fee:
$5 single craft
$8 doubles
$12 W6’s
All entry money goes into spot prizes. All results and photos will be on the website www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.com by 9 pm on the same day as the event.
Any further info:
Chester or Sharlene
04 976 1795
027 4581 005
022 6455 820

W1 Harbour Series (Final), SATURDAY, 4 September, at Mana – NOTE CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO WEATHER

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The W1 Harbour Series (VI & FINAL) on 4 September will be run from Mana.

NOTE THAT THE DATE FOR THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED FROM SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER TO SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST.

The weather forecast is for gale force winds on Sunday but calm conditions on Saturday morning. It has therefore been decided to shift the event. Apologies for any inconvenience. Let’s hope the weather forecast is correct!

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

Distance: ~ 10km

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, and are trained in basic self-rescue techniques!

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.

FYI, points to give away:

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

The main price is a a brandnew blue wave camelbak. There will also be additional spot prices handed out following the race so stick around for a few minutes after the event.

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 Winter 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 (The venue is normally confirmed on Friday before the race, check http://www.hoetonga.co.nz for race notices.)

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

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W1 Harbour Series (V), 15 August, at Mana / Ngati Toa Domain

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The W1 Harbour Series (V) on 15 August will be run from Mana, again, due to the unfavourable weather forecast (southerly 20 knots). Let’s hope for some Northerly conditions for the last series in September. Note that Chester Burt will run this event as Joern is away in sunny Germany.

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

Distance: ~ 10km

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, and are trained in basic self-rescue techniques!

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.

FYI, points to give away:

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

The main price is a a brandnew blue wave camelbak. There will also be additional spot prices, handed out at the completion of the series in September.

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 Winter 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 (The venue is normally confirmed on Friday before the race, check http://www.hoetonga.co.nz for race notices.)

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

ENDS

MANA Island Challenge 2010, 28 August 2010

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The Mana Island Challenge 2010 is being hosted by the Porirua Canoe Kayak Club and is the inaugural event.

The regatta is a fundraising event for local Porirua paddlers who will be attending the 2010 Vaka Eiva race in Rarotonga.

When: 28 August 2010

Registrations due: 14 August 2010

The following information can be downloaded:

Race Information:

Turi Hodges: (04) 236 8804; turihodges@gmail.com

or

Mereana Hodges: (027) 206 4492; menahodges@gmail.com

Registration Information:

Tere Hodges-Tulepu: (04) 236-8532; hodges.tulepu@xtra.co.nz

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