www.surfskiandwakaama.blogspot.com – Link to Surfski and Waka Ama Series (Chester’s races)

Buoyancy vests are compulsory either worn or carried on your craft

Race Registration from: 9.15am

All Races Start @ 10.00am sharp

Distances 7 – 8 km

Entry fee:
$5.00 singles
$8.00 doubles
$12.00 O.C.6’s
All entry money goes into the spot prize pool for that race.
Open to All Surf skis, Waka Ama, Sea Kayaks, SUP’s, (Stand Up Paddle Boards) Adventure Racing doubles and ocean rowing craft.

NOTE: The above are the dates for pre-Christmas races, the calendar for the New year will be posted early December 2009.
It is anticipated that the New Year races will run from January through to April 2010.

Series Enquires:
Email: chester.burt at gmail.com
or Phone Chester or Sharlene on 04-976-1795
Race Day Contact Number: 0274-581-005

The third and last instalment of this year’s W1 Harbour Series will be run this Sunday!

• Date: Sunday, 13 September
• Time: meet at 9.30am, race start at 10am
• Where: Petone Foreshore (at the motorway end) as the forecast is for a Northwesterly, 20 knots
• Distance: ~ 10km (either along the motorway, or to the first bridge on the Hutt river and back)
• Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, etc.
• Cost: nil, just your enthusiasm
• Purpose: This event is for those looking for some competition and for those wanting to spice up their W1 training sessions.

The event is open to all paddling craft.

Note that the event this Sunday will formally conclude this year’s W1 Harbour Series. However, Chester’s Surfski and Waka Ama Series kicks off on 27 September, thereafter run approximately every three weeks. www.surfskiandwakaama.blogspot.com

W6 Regional Sprint Series # 1
Date of Event Saturday 21st November 2009
Postponement date: Sunday 22nd November 2009
Distance: 500m
Where: Onepoto, Porirua Harbour
Contact: Raukawa Comerford 027 4115959 – traukawa@gmail.com 

OC1 Selection for Nationals 2010
Date of event: Saturday 5th December 2009
Postponement date: Sunday 6th December 2009
Distance: 500m
Where: Onepoto, Porirua Harbour
Race organiser: Jörn Scherzer, joern.scherzer@gmail.com, 04-2359118 

W6 Regional Sprint Series # 2
Date of Event Saturday 12th December 2009
Postponement date: Sunday 13th December 2009
Distance: 500m
Where: Onepoto, Porirua Harbour
Contact: Raukawa Comerford 027 4115959 – traukawa@gmail.com

The waka ama, surf ski and kayak race series dates for 2009 listed below take place on Sunday’s at 10am.
8km – February 8 – Petone Foreshore (opposite Buick St) around Matiu Island
10km – March 1 – Ngatitoa Domain
13km – March 15 – Petone Motorway Course (Waterski Club)

Entry fee $5 per paddler or $10 per team (W6) to cover administration and spot prizes. All the events above provide some competition as a build up to Tauranga and our own event ‘Matariki Marathon’ in May.

HTPWAA congratulates Chester and Charlene for their dedication and committment to all watersports in our region.
Photos of 2008 events can be viewed at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29817729@N02/sets/72157607947197036

Contact Chester Burt, Event Organiser chester.burt@gmail.com for updates on venue and conditions.