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Mana Ocean Challenge photos and results

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The Mana Ocean Challenge kicked off in spectacular fashion on Saturday 30 April at Mana.  The inaugural downwind race, sponsored by Trish Tamapeau at REMAX, Groundswell Paddles, and Fergs Kayaks, attracted a mixed field of outriggers, surfskis and sea kayaks from as far away as Nelson and Whangarei.

The competitors made their way from Mana to the finish line at Paraparaumu Beach, with a moderate southerly wind at their backs and plenty of sun. The infamous and rugged stretch of coastline provided plenty of challenges along the way for all competitors. Coming out of Mana, conditions were nearly flat due to the hills providing some shelter from the southerly. However, swell conditions increased rapidly and by the time paddlers passed Pukerua Bay (about 11km into the race), the swell was pumping. These conditions lasted until about Raumati South. While the last 10km were nearly flat, the surf coming into Paraparaumu Beach made for a fun finish.

http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649

Following the race, competitors and volunteers enjoyed a three-course meal at Monteiths Brewery Bar at Mana before awards and spot prizes were handed out.

Congratulations to the organisers Jörn Scherzer and James Sadler who executed this event with a great deal of thought and preparation. As a result the paddlers were well looked after throughout the race.

Surfski paddler Nathan Faa’vae, who competes in many national endurance events, gave it his thumbs up. He challenged others to get out there to do as many events as possible building confidence and experience. He looks forward to defending his surfski title in 2012.

A huge thank you goes to all the volunteers that made race day a success: Rob Taggart (race director), Chris Fox (comms), Mike Martin, Glynda Martin, Tanya Scherzer and Kathlene Rimene (photography), Dennis Ngatai, Anna Ngatai and Tina Masoe (registration). Support boat drivers Matt Archer and Murray Leacock and the Mana Coastguard ensured that everyone that went out got back in.

Here the top three finishers for each division:

OC1 Men: 1st Joern Scherzer 2:44:53, 2nd George Fa’alogo 3:06:57, 3rd Paddy Rimene 3:18:45
OC1 Women: 1st Anita Taggart 3:26:13
Surfski Men: 1st Nathan Faavae 2:17:54, 2nd Aaron Cox 2:21:57, 3rd Marty McDowell 2:23:33

Race results for W6 Sprints, 12 Dec (includes survey)

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Sunny conditions and relatively calm conditions made for some good race conditions. Times were relatively slow but this was again likely due to the relatively low tidal conditions and some head wind.

24 junior teams and 12 senior teams battled it out on Sunday.  This was fewer than expected, but this is likely due to the postponement caused by poor weather conditions on Saturday.

A big thank you to all volunteers and officials that made the race a success.

Due to double back up timing, a rechecking of the race course in the morning, and tight handling of the aligning at the start, the results as recorded are reliable and accurate.

Please click here to download the race results. (Note that where races were cancelled due to withdrawals of teams, the respective races appear empty in the results.)

The organising committee would also like to get your feedback on this event (and the W1 Sprints last week). You can follow the link below to a short survey (takes 5 min), your feedback will contribute to improving future events.

Click here to take the survey

Race results for W1 Sprints, 4 December (and quota places for Nationals 2011)

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Sunny conditions and relatively calm conditions (in light of the usual Wellington weather) made for some good race conditions. Times were relatively slow but this is likely due to the relatively low tidal conditions and some head wind.

A big thank you to all volunteers and officials that made the race a success.

Unfortunately we had some technical problems in the morning. However, we largely made up for lost time later in the day.

Due to double back up timing, a rechecking of the race course in the morning, and tighter handling of the aligning at the start, the results as recorded are reliable and accurate.

Please click here to download the race results.

With regard to qualification for Nationals 2011, please see Hoe Tonga’s policy in the W1 Sprints race information package. The committee is currently compiling the quota places and W1 entries to Nationals 2011 should shortly be available on www.wakaama.co.nz.

Hoe Tonga Quota Nationals 2011

Note that if you, or any of your W1 paddlers that qualified, do not intend to race at Nationals, please advise Marinna at marinna@paradise.net.nz immediately. This is so that other paddlers on the waitlist can be moved up to fill the quota.

Thank you.

Team MAKAIRA-INTERISLANDER wins Waka Te Tasman in Kaiteriteri

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Proudly supported by the INTERISLANDER, Team Makaira-Interislander (Mana Pasifika OCC) won the Waka Te Tasman W6 Open Men at Kaiteriteri on the weekend. Local team Motueka Men, winner of the race for the last three years, came second in a gripping and neck-to-neck race. Makaira retained the upper hand in all three stages of the event.

A big thank you to Chris Fox, coach of Team Makaira, for the outstanding support and patience in the build up to this race and on the day, and for making this win a reality. Team Makaira is now headed to Vaka Eiva in Rarotonga (19-25 Nov).

Kaiteriteri again delivered fantastic weather conditions. The organisers put on a great event with excellent catering. This has to be one of the most well organised and best value-for-money events in New Zealand.

Click here to access the full race results. Congratulations to all teams and paddlers that participated in this great event.

Results: Welly Paddlers Race 2, 10 Oct

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Go to www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.com to view the photo slideshow……….don’t forget you can download the photos for free

Race 2 Hataitai Beach

4.8 km (3 x 1.6km laps)

Rob Nichol 25:29 SS
Craig Jones 25:50 MK
Tyler Maxwell 26:40 SS
Chester Burt 26:54 SS
Trent Luka 27:48 SS
Jack Manners 27:55 SS
Les Morris 28:39 SS
Jade South 28:45 SS
Katrina Madill 29:17 SS
Sandy Winterton 29:35 SK
Iain Gillies 31:00 SS
Donny Butters 31:46 SS
Dave Ryde 31:51 W1
Brent Harrison 32:27 MK
Piki Emery 33:12 W1
Kevin O’Connor 33:52 SS
Sam Short 34:20 SS
Rick Kopa 34:20 W1
Pete Notman 34:36 SK
Adelaide Cox 34:45 SS
Terry Gardiner W1

SS Surf ski MK Multisport Kayak SK Sea Kayak W1 Waka Ama

The next event will be at Ngatitoa Domain on October 31.

Results and winners W1 Harbour Series Final Race 6, 4 September

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This was it for 2010, and again a great turnout with 20 paddlers on the line. As in race 3 and 4, the race start was a Mana to Pa Point and back again, a distance of 9.7km.

Congratulations to Piki Emery for taking out the series this year. He completed the series with 12 points, the maximum possible, earning him a brandnew camelbak. Grant Barribal followed with 8 points, and in third came Anita Taggart with 7 points.

There were also 9 spot prices: 2x beach towels, 1x sunscreen, 3x Horleys rehydration packs, a $20 cash price, and 2x coca cola packs. Congratulations to the winners: Sandy Winterton, Thomas Tawhiri, Ricky Kopa, Mereana Hodges, Anita Taggart, Willie Kaperly, Turi, and Selena Katene.

Well done.

W1
Jack Wormald 54:17 Open (2 points as at least three in division)
Jörn Scherzer, 56:31 Open (1 point)
Taawhana Chadwick 57:15 Open (1 point)
Piki Emery 58:04 W1 SNR Master (2 points as at least three in same/lower division)
Bjorn Agnew 59:40 Open (1 point)
Christopher Church 1:00:34 Open (1 point)
James Sadler 1:00:34 Master (2 points, as at least three in division)
Willie Kappely 1:00:48:12 Master (1 point)
Mereana Hodges 1:02:24 Master W (2 points, as at least three in same/lower division)
Royce Gray 1:03:10 SNR Master (1 point)
Tina Kearns 1:03:14 Master W (1 point)
Anita Taggart 1:04:12 Master W (1 point)
Terry Gardiner 1:04:21 Master (1 point)
Kris Dahl 1:05:34 Master W (1 point)
Selena Katene 1:09:05 Master W (1 point)
Chris Fox DNF  SNR Master W (1 point)
Dave Ryde DNF Master M (1 point)

Ski, Multisport & Seakayak

Sandy Winterton 55:31 Ski (1 point)
Iain Gillies 55:53 Ski (1 point)

Here the final results:

Name Age group / Cat I II III IV V VI Total
Piki Emery SNR Master M 2 2 2 2 2 2 12
Grant Barribal Master M 0 2 2 2 2 0 8
Anita Taggart SNR Master W 0 2 2 2 0 1 7
Jörn Scherzer Open M 1 1 2 2 0 1 7
Mereana Hodges Master W 0 2 0 0 1 2 5
Royce Gray SNR Master M 1 1 1 0 1 1 5
Willie Kappely Master M 1 1 1 0 1 1 5
Jack Wormald Open M 0 0 0 0 2 2 4
Chris Fox SNR Master W 0 1 0 0 2 1 4
Dave Ryde Master M 0 0 1 1 1 1 4
Selena Katene Master W 0 0 2 0 1 1 4
James Sadler Master M 0 1 0 1 0 2 4
Ray Kearns Open M 0 1 1 1 1 0 4
Tyler Maxwell Open M Surfski 0 1 1 0 2 0 4
Bjorn Agnew Open M 0 0 1 1 0 1 3
Kris Dahl Master W 0 0 1 1 0 1 3
Ricky Kopa Open M 0 0 1 0 1 1 3
Sandy Winterton Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
Taawhana Chadwick Open M 0 1 0 0 1 1 3
Terry Gardner Master M 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
Tina Kearns Master W 0 1 0 1 0 1 3
Paddy Rimene Open M 0 0 1 1 1 0 3
Iain Gillies Open M Surfski 0 0 0 0 1 1 2
Chester Burt Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1 0 2
Kemara JNR 16 M 1 0 1 0 0 0 2
Marty McDowell Open M Surfski 0 0 0 2 0 0 2
Matt Archer Multisport 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
Rota Taiatini Master M 0 0 0 1 1 0 2
Thomas Tawhiri Master M 0 0 0 1 1 0 2
Chris Church Open M 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Andrew Cary Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Brent Harrison Multisport 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Craig Jones Multisport 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
David Robinson Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Doug Master M 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Eru Ruwhiu Master M 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Fahina Tulepu Open M 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Frank Timoti Master M 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
George Faalogo Master M 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Jack Manners Open M Surfski 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Joe Nuku Open M 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Kelvin Solomon Master M 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Mike Open M Surfski 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Mike Colenso-Mita Master M 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Nicky Open W Surfski 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Nigel Baker Master M 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Pania Open W 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Pete Notman Sea Kayak 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Sarah Snow SNR Master W 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Trent Luka Open M Surfski 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Turi Open M Surfski 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Turi Jnr Tulepu JNR 16 M 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

Thanks for all the support. See you at the first race of the Welly Paddlers Series run by Chester on Sept 26.

ENDS

Mana Island Challenge 2010: results and photos

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Kia Orana Koutou Katoatoa,

The Mana Island Challenge was held in variable conditions on Saturday 28 August but this didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended the inaugural event.

The W6 race took place in the morning first with six waka competing in the 20km course.

First and second place was hotly contested between two crews from Mana Pasifika with the Mana Menz team (1.55.02) eventually winning over their club rivals Makaira (1.55.27).

Third place was taken out by The Outsiders (2.01.31), Aniuwaru men’s Rough Riderz came in fourth (2.07.04) and Rusty Nails from Hawaikinui came in fifth (2.14.05).

Only one W6 women’s team raced from Porirua Canoe Kayak Club (2.03.16).

There was a combination of W1, W2, sea kayak and surf ski crafts competing in the singles race which was great to see. The eventual winner was Sam Blyde who competed in a surf ski (54.55). The first W1 (rudder) home was paddled by Allan Sullivan from Team Phoenix in Auckland (1.01.58).

Other times:

Surf Ski

  • Marty McDowell (54.55)
  • Iain Gillies (1.01.39)

W1 (Rudderless)

  • Shannon Moon (1.06.40)

Sea Kayak

  • Sandy Winterton (1.03.55)

W2

  • Tuhiwai Hauiti-Parapara (Jnr) / Terry Gardiner (1.04.07)

The host clubs Porirua Canoe Kayak Club in conjunction with Aniuwaru Waka Ama Club would like to thank the sponsors of the event, including:

  • Moananui
  • The Lions Club Titahi Bay
  • Countdown Porirua
  • K-Mart Porirua
  • Brights Mitre 10 (Paremata)
  • Naomi Brooking from Remax Real Estate
  • Bunnings, Porirua
  • Body Wisdom

Porirua Canoe Kayak Club and Aniuwaru Waka Ama Club would also like to warmly thank all of the wonderful paddlers who competed in the Mana Island Challenge. Without you all the event would not have been possible.

To all of the friends and family of the organisers who helped out on the day, both on land and on the water, and with donating prizes, thank you all for your support.

And finally, a special acknowledgement to the individuals and local organisations who provided their support both before and during the event:

  • Sharlene Winiata (photographer)
  • Titahi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club
  • Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster
  • Mana Coastguard
  • Porirua City Council
  • Porirua Police
  • Whitby Sections
  • Hoe Tonga
  • Tuhiwai Hauiti-Parapara (Race coordinator)

The W6 races were captured on camera by our photographer Sharlene (Shaz) Winiata.  Please click on the link to view images from the day.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29817729@N02/sets/72157624707060993/show/

After the success of this inaugural event, the Mana Island Challenge 2010 Organising Committee plan to make this race an annual fixture on the paddling calendar. It is hoped that next year’s race will attract even more paddlers from around the country to come and take on the challenge of the local waters around Titahi Bay.

Meitaki Maata e Kia Manuia

Mana Island Challenge 2010

Race 5, W1 Harbour Series, 15 August, results

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The biggest turnout so far, 32 paddlers took to the water for race 5 of the W1 Harbour Series. A big thank you to Chester Burt, Sharlene and Tuhiwai for running this event while Joern is away in Germany.

The start was on the Pauatahanui side of the Mana Bridge, where it was out of the cool Southerly breeze pushing its way through the Porirua Harbour. The course headed around one of the moored boats just off Ivy Bay then headed under the Mana Bridge, down alongside the yachts near Te Onepoto Bay, then around a buoy by the Jetty at Whitireia Polytechnic then back under the bridge to the finish.

The distance was 8 km. In case of any mistakes in the results, please let Joern know.

W1
Grant Barribal 51:25 W1 Master (2 points as at least three in same/lower division)
Jack Wormald 51:32 W1 Open (2 points as at least three in division)
Taawhana Chadwick 53:18 W1 Open (1 point)
Paddy Rimene 54:22 W1 Open (1 point)
Piki Emery 55:44 W1 SNR Master (2 points as at least three in same/lower division)
Ricky Kopa 55:54 W1 Open (1 point)
George Faalogo 56:43 W1 Master (1 point)
Willie Kappely 57:12 W1 Master (1 point)
Thomas Tawhiri 57:29 W1 Master (1 point)
Chris Fox 58:20 W1 SNR Master W (2 points at least three in same/lower division)
Nigel Baker 58:52 W1 Master (1 point)
Frank Timoti 60:59 W1 Master (1 point)
Mike Colenso-Mita 61:12 W1 Master (1 point)
Ray Kearns 61:26 W1 Open (1 point)
Terry Gardiner 61:54 W1 Master (1 point)
Mereana Hodges 63:36 W1 Master W (1 point)
Rota Taiatini 66:05 W1 Master (1 point)
Royce Gray 66:08 W1 SNR Master (1 point)
Sarah Snow 66:36 W1 SNR Master W (1 point)
Selena Katene W1 short course, Master W (1 point)
Joe Nuku W1 short course , Open (1 point)

Ski, Multisport & Seakayak

Tyler Maxwell 45:44 Ski (2 points, at least three in division)
Chester Burt 45:57 Ski (1 point)
Matt Archer 45:58 Multisport (2 points, at least three in division)
Craig Jones 47:16 Multisport (1 point)
Jack Manners 48:39 Ski (1 point)
Trent Luka 49:41 Ski (1 point)
Sandy Winterton 50:03 Ski (1 point)
Dave Ryde 51:17 Ski (1 point)
Iain Gillies 52:26 Ski (1 point)
Brent Harrison 55:24 Multisport (1 point)
Pete Notman 61:58 Sea Kayak (1 point)

The last W1 race of the Series is on Sept 5 and the first Welly Paddlers race run by Chester for the 2010/2011 season starts on Sept 26.

Here the current standings:

Name Age group / Cat I II III IV V Total
Piki Emery SNR Master M 2 2 2 2 2 10
Grant Barribal Master M 0 2 2 2 2 8
Jörn Scherzer Open M 1 1 2 2 0 6
Anita Taggart SNR Master W 0 2 2 2 0 6
Willie Kappely Master M 1 1 1 0 1 4
Tyler Maxwell Open M Surfski 0 1 1 0 2 4
Royce Gray SNR Master M 1 1 1 0 1 4
Ray Kearns Open M 0 1 1 1 1 4
Selena Katene Master W 0 0 2 0 1 3
Paddy Rimene Open M 0 0 1 1 1 3
Mereana Hodges Master W 0 2 0 0 1 3
Dave Ryde Master M 0 0 1 1 1 3
Chris Fox SNR Master W 0 1 0 0 2 3
Tina Kearns Master W 0 1 0 1 0 2
Thomas Tawhiri Master M 0 0 0 1 1 2
Terry Gardner Master M 0 0 0 1 1 2
Taawhana Chadwick Open M 0 1 0 0 1 2
Sandy Winterton Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1 2
Rota Taiatini Master M 0 0 0 1 1 2
Ricky Kopa Open M 0 0 1 0 1 2
Marty McDowell Open M Surfski 0 0 0 2 0 2
Kris Dahl Master W 0 0 1 1 0 2
Kemara JNR 16 M 1 0 1 0 0 2
James Sadler Master M 0 1 0 1 0 2
Chester Burt Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1 2
Bjorn Agnew Open M 0 0 1 1 0 2
Jack Wormald Open M 0 0 0 0 2 2
Andrew Cary Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 0 1
Turi Jnr Tulepu JNR 16 M 0 0 1 0 0 1
Turi Open M Surfski 0 0 1 0 0 1
Sarah Snow SNR Master W 0 0 0 0 1 1
Pania Open W 0 0 1 0 0 1
Nicky Open W Surfski 0 1 0 0 0 1
Mike Open M Surfski 0 1 0 0 0 1
Kelvin Solomon Master M 0 0 0 1 0 1
Fahina Tulepu Open M 0 0 1 0 0 1
Eru Ruwhiu Master M 0 0 0 1 0 1
Doug Master M 0 0 1 0 0 1
David Robinson Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 0 1
George Faalogo Master M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Joe Nuku Open M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Nigel Baker Master M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Frank Timoti Master M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Mike Colenso-Mita Master M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Matt Archer Multisport 0 0 0 0 2 2
Craig Jones Multisport 0 0 0 0 1 1
Brent Harrison Multisport 0 0 0 0 1 1
Jack Manners Open M Surfski 0 0 0 0 1 1
Trent Luka Open M Surfski 0 0 0 0 1 1
Iain Gillies Open M Surfski 0 0 0 0 1 1
Pete Notman Sea Kayak 0 0 0 0 1 1

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W1 Harbour Series (IV), 25 July, results and current standings

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Again a great turnout.

The distance was 9.7km (Mana to the point and back to Mana), in conditions pretty much identical to Series III, although with the tidal conditions a little more favourable.

Below the results. Many thanks to Tanya for time keeping. If you find any errors please let Joern know at joern.scherzer@gmail.com so that the results can be amended.

 

OC1

1. Grant Barribal (Master) 52:34, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

2. Jörn Scherzer (Open) 52:44, 2 points (as at least three in division)

3. Paddy Rimene (Open) 54:35, 1 point

4. Piki Emery (SNR Master) 57:25, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

5. James Sadler (Master) 58:20, 1 point

6. Dave Ryde (Master) 58:33, 1 point

7. Thomas Tawhiri  (Master) 59:25, 1 point

8. Bjorn Agnew (Open) 59:44, 1 point

9. Ray Kearns (Open) 1:00:15, 1 point

10. Anita Taggart (Open W) 1:00:34, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

11. Tina Kearns (Open W) 1:00:35, 1 point

12. Terry Gardner (Master) 1:03:20, 1 point

13. Kelvin Solomon (Master) 1:04:00, 1 point

14. Rota Taiatini (Master) 1:05:45, 1 point

15. Eru Ruwhiu (Master) 1:11:42, 1 point

16. Kris Dahl (Open W) DNF, 1 point

Surfski

1. Marty McDowell (Open) 49:55, 2 points (as at least three in division)

2. Chester Burt (Open) 50:25, 1 point

3. Sandy Winterton (Open) 53.41, 1 point

Surfski Double

1. Andrew Cary & David Robinson (Open) 50:07, 1 point each

Current point standings

Name Age group I II III IV Total
Piki Emery SNR Master M 2 2 2 2 8
Grant Barribal Master M 0 2 2 2 6
Jörn Scherzer Open M 1 1 2 2 6
Anita Taggart SNR Master W 0 2 2 2 6
Willie Kappely Master M 1 1 1 0 3
Royce Gray SNR Master M 1 1 1 0 3
Ray Kearns Open M 0 1 1 1 3
Kemara JNR 16 M 1 0 1 0 2
Tyler Open M Surfski 0 1 1 0 2
Mereana Hodges Master W 0 2 0 0 2
Selena Katene Master W 0 0 2 0 2
James Sadler Master M 0 1 0 1 2
Tina Kearns Master W 0 1 0 1 2
Paddy Rimene Open M 0 0 1 1 2
Dave Ryde Master M 0 0 1 1 2
Bjorn Agnew Open M 0 0 1 1 2
Kris Dahl Master W 0 0 1 1 2
Marty McDowell Open M Surfski 0 0 0 2 2
Taawhana Chadwick Open M 0 1 0 0 1
Mike Open M Surfski 0 1 0 0 1
Nicky Open W Surfski 0 1 0 0 1
Chris Fox SNR Master W 0 1 0 0 1
Ricky Open M 0 0 1 0 1
Doug Master M 0 0 1 0 1
Pania Open W 0 0 1 0 1
Turi 1 Open M Surfski 0 0 1 0 1
Turi Jnr Tulepu JNR 16 M 0 0 1 0 1
Fahina Tulepu Open M 0 0 1 0 1
Thomas Tawhiri Master M 0 0 0 1 1
Chester Burt Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1
Sandy Winterton Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1
Andrew Cary Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1
David Robinson Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1
Terry Gardner Master M 0 0 0 1 1
Kelvin Solomon Master M 0 0 0 1 1
Rota Taiatini Master M 0 0 0 1 1
Eru Ruwhiu Master M 0 0 0 1 1

FYI, points to give away:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if at least 3 paddlers in same or lower/higher division)

Reminder: The next race is on 15 August. Chester Burt will run this race for Joern while he is away in Germany enjoying the heat. Watch out for the race notice on the Friday before on www.hoetonga.co.nz. Location will depend on the weather forecast provided by www.weather.co.nz on that Friday. In calm or southerly conditions it will be in Mana, in northerly conditions it will be in Petone.

ENDS

W1 Harbour Series (III), 4 July, results and current standings

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This region rocks! A total of 20 paddlers battled it out today, with 16 OC1 on the start line. The main price and the spot prices to be handed out in September must have some pulling power. Or maybe it was the first glimpse of summer that offered some relief from the night/rain/ice/gale sessions.

The distance was 9.7km (Mana to the point and back to Mana).

Below the results. Many thanks to Tanya for time keeping. If the age group or something else is incorrect please let Joern know at joern.scherzer@gmail.com so that the results can be amended.

A slight change has been made to the points system to make it fairer. Currently, a SNR Master winning her division cannot gain 2 points if there are only two SNR Masters competing, yet she may be faster than another Open and/or Master paddler. For example, looking at the below results, Anita could not get 2 points even though she bet a Master W, Open W and two male Master paddlers. Therefore, those winning in an age group division, i.e. not Open, can now also gain 2 points if that age group paddler is faster than at least two others in either that same division or others in a lower/higher age group. For women there is a special add-on. If they beat a male paddler in the same or lower/higher division, they also gain 2 points. This change takes effect retrospectively, i.e. the points handed out for previous races have been adjusted.

OC1

1. Grant Barribal (Master) 54:00, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

2. Jörn Scherzer (Open) 54:11, 2 points (as at least three in division)

3. Paddy Rimene (Open) 58:26, 1 point

4. Piki Emery (SNR Master) 1:00:08, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

5. Royce Gray (SNR Master) 1:01:42, 1 point

6. Ricky (Open) 1:02:55, 1 point

7. Dave Ryde (Master) 1:03:02, 1 point

8. Bjorn Agnew (Open) 1:03:52, 1 point

9. Ray (Open) 1:04:38, 1 point

10. Anita Taggart (SNR Master W) 1:04:51, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

11. Willie Kappely (Master) 1:06:07, 1 point

12. Selena Katene (Master) 1:11:36, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

13. Doug (Master) 1:11:53, 1 point

14. Kemara (JNR16 M) 1:13:40, 1 point

15. Kris Dahl (Master W) DNF, 1 point

16. Pania (Open W) DNF, 1 point

OC2

1. Fahina & Turi Jnr Tulepu 1:03:12, 1 point each

Surfski

1. Tyler (Open) 49:29, 1 point (time credit of 5 min as went past the official turnaround point)

2. Turi (Open) 53:18, 1 point (time credit of 5 min as went past the official turnaround point)

Current point standings

Name Age group Series I Series II Series III Total
Piki Emery SNR Master M 2 2 2 6
Grant Barribal Master M 0 2 2 4
Jörn Scherzer Open M 1 1 2 4
Anita Taggart SNR Master W 0 2 2 4
Willie Kappely Master M 1 1 1 3
Royce Gray SNR Master M 1 1 1 3
Kemara JNR 16 M 1 0 1 2
Ray Open M 0 1 1 2
Tyler Open M Surfski 0 1 1 2
Mereana Hodges Master W 0 2 0 2
Selena Katene Master W 0 0 2 2
James Sadler Master M 0 1 0 1
Tina Master W 0 1 0 1
Taawhana Chadwick Open M 0 1 0 1
Mike Open M Surfski 0 1 0 1
Nicky Open W Surfski 0 1 0 1
Chris Fox SNR Master W 0 1 0 1
Paddy Rimene Open M 0 0 1 1
Ricky Open M 0 0 1 1
Dave Ryde Master M 0 0 1 1
Bjorn Agnew Open M 0 0 1 1
Doug Master M 0 0 1 1
Kris Dahl Master W 0 0 1 1
Pania Open W 0 0 1 1
Turi 1 Open M Surfski 0 0 1 1
Turi Jnr Tulepu
JNR 16 M 0 0 1 1
Fahina Tulepu Open M 0 0 1 1

FYI, points to give away:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if at least 3 paddlers in same or lower/higher division)

Reminder: The next race is on 25 July. Watch out for the race notice on the Friday before on www.hoetonga.co.nz. Location will depend on the weather forecast provided by www.weather.co.nz on that Friday. In calm or southerly conditions it will be in Mana, in northerly conditions it will be in Petone.

ENDS