This year’s Bo Herbert Race at Tutukaka (Whangarei) was an absolute cracker, with a monster swell and broken canoes, click here to get an impression and check out some photos.
Results and a short write-up are available at http://www.wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1003230.
Congratulations to Mereana Hodges (3rd in Open Woman) and Jörn Scherzer (3rd in Open Men) from the Hoe Tonga region, who travelled all the way from Wellington to Whangarei to attend this first class event.
Kia ora koutou
Official Results – 2013 RSS Waka ama Sprint Champs
Link to photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hoetonga/show/
A fantastic weekend for our Secondary School students, teachers, coaches, managers and supporters. Weather delayed the start of racing by an hour and the strong southerly continued throughout the day making conditions extremely challenging for teams. W1 races were cancelled due to weather however the day went well with some 50 races to give the students plenty of practice and a chance to put in place and refine their race strategies.
A few new schools participated this year showing a growth in waka ama and our novice steerers got to experience some waka surfing which will certainly add to their kete of knowledge.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out this weekend in particular the waka ama clubs who provided waka (W6) and paddled them over to the venue. Along with key volunteers who regularly give their support to run events, parents and spectators supporting their schools provided some relief. To fully understand this sport getting involved on race day really gives you an insight and provides a connection to the waka ama experience.
Best wishes and safe travels to all those representing their schools at National Waka ama Sprints in Rotorua 19-22 March 2013!
Nga mihi nui
Chris Fox on behalf of RSS Organising Committee
Click here to download the quota table and waiting list as at 15 Dec 2012.
If any paddlers do not intend to go to Nationals 2013, please notify Hoe Tonga immediately, so that those on the waiting list can move onto the quota.
HT
Results and photos for the Regional Waka Ama Sprint Champs 8-9 Dec 2012 are now available.
Hoe Tonga would like to thank all volunteers that helped run the event. Conditions put a lot of pressure on all helpers involved. On Sunday, contrary to the weather forecast, the wind stayed strong, and a number of W1 events either had to be shortened to 250m or postponed (Intermediates). We ask for your understanding that some things did not run as smoothly as paddlers have to come to expect in the last couple of years.
A big thanks also to various sponsors and supporters, including but not limited to Fergs Kayaks for the finish line infrastructure and Steve Fox for his excellent photography.
Click on the below links to download the full results:
With regard to W1, where there are 5 or fewer quota places, the placings in the champ final determine the ranking. Where there are more than 5 quota places, placings in the plate final or times in the heats are used to determine additional rankings.
Where people withdrew or did not show, these will go on the waiting list if all quota places are filled. Where quota places are available, those on the waiting list will automatically fill any available spots.
If you (or the paddlers you manage) do not intend to race W1 at Nationals 2013 and you are on the quota, please let us know asap at hoetonga@gmail.com
And finally, here some great shots, a huge thanks to Steve Fox. All photos can be downloaded in full size but are for private use only. Copyrights apply. More photos will be loaded in the next few days, and added to the set below.
A great day of racing in trying conditions. Congratulations to all the paddlers and coaches.
Many thanks to the many volunteers, who helped make the day so successful.
Yet again a fantastic weekend of paddling at Kaiteriteri with over 280 paddlers travelling from as far as Whangarei in the North and Dunedin in the South. The Wake Te Tasman event was the biggest yet, it just keeps growing year on year.
And it’s no wonder its a popular event as it nails all the key things that are needed to make many want to come back year after year: great venue, great people, and great racing.
From the Wellington region, 4 clubs (Hawaiki Nui Tuarua, Hikoikoi, Kokiri, and Porirua Canoe Kayak Club) sent a record total of 8 teams across the Cook Strait to compete at this top-class event, and with fantastic successes.
PCKC’s Team Inano took out the Premier Women’s division, and Team Makaira-Interislander took out the Premier Men’s division. A great result also for Hikoikoi’s Snr Master Men’s Team who came second in their division. Paddlers were able to celebrate further successes in the W1 and W2 events, and the novice divisions.
A huge thank you to the organisers from the Motueka Waka Ama Club and their keen sponsors: Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board, Abel Tasman Aquataxi and Wakatu Incorporation.
Click here to download the race results.
…and below some footage taken from Makaira-Interislander’s onboard camera. Hold on to your paddles…
A big thank you to all paddlers that supported the series this year, and a big hand for the organisers Chester, Sharlene, Turi, Pania, Tanya and Jörn.
A special thanks goes to FergsKayaks for their fantastic support!
See you next year…
Challenging conditions today with a strong Northerly, with a reasonable turnout.
The course started at Mana, through the bridge to Browns Bay, return to the Bridge, back to Browns Bay, and then home again to the finish at Mana. The distance was 10km.
Here the results:
OC1
Jörn Scherzer – 0:56:22
James Sadler – 58:47
Sefo Misky – 1:01:19
Paddy Rimene – 1:06:35 (assisted Wairarapa OC6)
OC6
Mana Menz – 48:00
2 Hawaiiki Nui – 1:00:32
Kokiri Blue/White/Red – 0:56:31
Kokiri Green/White – 0:58:04
Amanaki – 1:02:17
Wairarapa – 1:06:35
Surfski
Matt Archer – 0:48:15
Mike Taite – 0:49:12
Chester Burt – 0:51:36
Rodney Wallis – 0:53:45
SUP (5km)
Howard – 0:48:23
John Toomath – 0:48:48
The last and final race of the series will be on Sunday, 16 September. Chester and Sharlene will run the final. Spot prizes will be handed out straight after the final race, but you must be there to collect your prize. That’s one more reason to not miss the final race, rain or shine.
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association 