Category Archives: Event announcements

W1 Harbour Series (IV), 25 July, at Mana / Ngati Toa Domain

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The W1 Harbour Series (IV) on 25 July will be run from Mana. Although the weather forecast at http://www.weather.co.nz is only for a light 10kt southerly, to be safe it will be in Mana / Ngati Toa Domain again.

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.

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W1 Harbour Series (III), 4 July, at Mana (Ngati Toa domain)

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The W1 Harbour Series (III) on 4 July will be run from Ngati Toa, Mana. The weather forecast is rather average again. According to the metservice, it’s likely turning southeast 10 knots during morning, getting stronger later. As a result, we will again race from Mana (Ngati Toa domain).

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, 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.

FYI, points to give away:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if at least three paddlers per division)

The main price is a a brandnew blue wave camelbak. There may be more spot prices depending on the turn out at upcoming races.

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 (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

W1 Harbour Series (II) 13 June at Mana / Ngati Toa Domain

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The W1 Harbour Series (II) on 13 June will be run from Ngati Toa Domain in Mana. The weather forecast is a bit mixed and we may end up with either a southerly or northerly. Not clear but we will make it work.

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, 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.

Race notices / change of venue: announced via http://www.hoetonga.co.nz

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

ENDS

W1 Harbour Series (I) at Petone

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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.

ENDS

W1 Harbour Series May-Sep

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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:

  • 23 May
  • 13 June
  • 4 July
  • 25 July
  • 5 September

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.

ENDS

Waka Ama Series Finale, 25 Apr, Mana

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Yep it’s the lucky last race of the 2009/2010 Season… but don’t forget the Tai Tonga 41 Race at Evans Bay the day before…
Welly Paddlers Series Race 12
Sunday April 25, 2010
The Venue is Ngatitoa Domain Mana.
Start time 10 am………..we will be there early as usual from 9.15 am for registrations.
We have 3 courses.
2.5km for SUP’s
7 km short course
10 km long course
2.5 km course…………. Ngatitoa to the last mooring pole by the shoreline at Te Onepoto Bay then back to Ngatitoa.
7 km course……………..Ngatitoa to the last mooring pole by the shoreline at Te Onepoto Bay then head around into the Pauatahunui Estuary and
around a yellow buoy at the Bottom of  Browns Bay then back to Ngatitoa.
10 km course……………Ngatitoa down the Porirua Harbour to the Jetty at Onepoto by the Rowing Club then head around into the Pauatahunui Estuary
and around a yellow buoy at the bottom of Browns Bay then back to Ngatitoa.
As mentioned the change in distance is due to Matariki being cancelled this Year and the fact that it is cooling off a bit and most of the races have already wound down for the Season now as well.
We’ll have all the tee shirts there as well, so bring an extra $25 if you’d like one.
See you on Sunday
Chester and Sharlene

Regional Sprints later this year

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The Hoe Tonga has just agreed to run the Hoe Tonga W1 and W6 Sprints on the following dates:

Hoe Tonga W1 Sprints (Regional Champs, including qualifier for Nationals 2011)

Date: 4 December

Reserve date: 5 December

Venue: to be confirmed but likely Onepoto

Hoe Tonga W6 Sprints (Regional Champs)

Date: 11 December

Reserve date: 12 December

2nd reserve date: 18 December

Venue: to be confirmed but likely Onepoto

Note that Hoe Tonga has also agreed to no longer run two W6 Sprint events. It is however likely that a club will take on the responsibility of running one event.

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Waka Ama Series at Petone on Easter Sunday

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“The Motorway Race”
Sunday April 4, 2010
Starting at 10 am sharp!
You can all make this Wellingtons biggest multi Canoe/ Kayak race by turning up………….if you don’t it will be Wellingtons semi biggest race (-:
Sorry it’s Easter Weekend and the end of daylight savings as well, on the flip side like family, we will be giving away Easter Eggs!
Course:
From The Wellington Waterski Club follow the Motorway to the Interislander reclaimed land (knoll) and turn around a buoy 10 metres from the shore in that bay before the knoll then back to the finish distance 13 km
If it’s a tricky little Southerly the course will be from the same starting point but will run along the shoreline and around up the Hutt River to a buoy by the Sladden Park dead arm and return the distance will be about 11km.……….yep that’s half of the Crazyman course!
If you’re unsure about the course or where it’s going just call us to inquire on 0274 581 005
We don’t cancel our races we just go for another course or venue if it’s too rough.
Entry fee:
$5 singles
$8 doubles
$12 sixes
Open to all Surf skis, Outrigger Canoes, sea kayak, multisport kayaks, adventure racing doubles and double surf skis.
Buoyancy Vests are compulsory either worn or carried, the use of bailers, foot or handpumps, leg leashes, paddle floats cellphones, flares and any other safety equipment is optional and your judgement should be used in regard to whether you feel they will assist you on the day.
Again there are heaps of Spot Prizes including Welly Paddlers tee shirts and all the usual spoils if you wish to order one they are green with yellow writing on them………….Welly paddlers on the front $25 each……………….. selling just below cost, as we got a good deal om them.
I’ve got sizes M and L in this current batch, there are 6 left………..another batch will be available at the last race for pick up (all sizes just place your order this weekend)
Don’t forget to view the latest info and photos on www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.com we don’t fall asleep on the job with our website, the core information changes at least every 2 weeks
cheers,
Chester and Sharlene

Entries open: Tai Tonga Evan’s Bay Marathon 24 April

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Host: Tai Tonga 41 OCC

Race Date: Saturday, 24 April 2010 (Alternate date: Sunday, 25 April 2010)

Start time: 8am

Venue: Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club, 501 Evans Bay Parade, Wellington

Distance: 5km and 10km

Categories: W6/W2/W1 Men/Women/Mixed

Divisions: Open/Masters/Senior Masters

Also welcome: Surf skis and kayaks

Registrations close: 5pm Monday, 19 April 2010

Click here for the information and registration details.

Contact Details:

Name: Paula Dixon

Phone: 021 2417700

taitonga41@gmail.com