Paddlers and volunteers aged 18-26 are eligible to apply for scholarships thanks to the Waka Ama New Zealand (Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa) partnership with Outward Bound.

Click here for details.

Coaches wanted for Waka Ama National Secondary teams for Te Kura Maori o Porirua, Porirua. Please register your expression of interest by Thursday the 7th of February. Coaching fees and training times will be confirmed with the successful applicant. We encourage EVERYONE who has an interest in coaching to apply. Please email your CV and a cover letter to sophie@kura-porirua.school.nz

22/01/13

Stolen White Renegade Sea Runner from Wellington

Could you please keep your eyes peeled for a rough looking W-1 that was stolen at Cancer Society in Wellington over the long weekend. The waka is very old and has had lots of work over the years.   It is white (hand painted over original purple) with a pink cockpit border and blue inside.  Has a newish surf-rigger ama and a storage hatch on the tail that was taped down with duct tape  The waka was not mine but is owned by the Hapeta whanau used by Hawaikinui many years ago

For any information please contact Steve on 027 5057712

A message from Eleni Fiso:

I accidentally left behind my blue/yellow life jacket and Carbon Fibre Groundswell paddle at Onepoto on Saturday 15/12 around 2:30pm.  Whoever has picked it up please contact 021 030 3612.

Kind Regards
Eleni

My black OC1, made by Southern Outrigger, is for sale.

It’s a fibreglass ‘Sprinter’ model and comes with a special metallic-black paintjob (no gelcoat, same paint as is used for cars). Its about 5 years old, its in good condition (for most of the time it has been stored inside) and it has been looked after. It has no cracks or leaks, and it also has not needed any repairs (structural or otherwise).

It holds an excellent line and is very good for sprinting.

It comes with a custom-made high quality cover (in black also, not shown on photos below) for both the hull and the ama. It also comes with a rudder that can be installed as an option.

$2,500 (or nearest offer). If interested please contact Jörn Scherzer on 021-1250997, or joern.scherzer@gmail.com. I’m coming up to Nationals 2013, so can bring it with me.

Click on the photos to enlarge, paddle not included in sale.

Panui 1 – Event NZ Post HTPWAA

NZ Post Waka Ama Challenge, Wellington Region
Venue: Onepoto, Porirua,
Date: Sunday 2 December 2012
Time: racing will start at 9.30am – and finish at 1pm. Course Director: Karmen Wallace
Panui o te rā – (programme for the day)
Sunday 2 December
8.00am Volunteers arrive and check in
Teams arrive
Set up tent/gazebo
8.15am Team Registration- (registration tent)
Waiver forms to be handed in
Volunteers briefing. ‘Karmen Wallace’ All team captains
8.30 WELCOME AND KARAKIA
8.45 Steerers brief
Race & team briefing
9.00 First call for preliminary races 1- 3
9.10 Teams in the marshalling area
9.15 Teams in 1st heat load up and procede to start line
9.00 Racing starts
1st Round – fun ‘best dressed team’ spot prize
Photographer to choose winner announced at the end of the day
9.45 2nd Round begins – competition 3 heats
10.30 3rd Round begins – competition 3heats
11.15 Break to sort out finals
11.45 B Final 3 teams
12noon A Final 4teams
12.15 Championship Final 4 teams.
1pm Prizegiving – Medals (Photos)
Clean up, pack up
 

The courses offer a great opportunity for beginner coaches and/or people who are considering getting into coaching to learn about the fundamentals of coaching from some  of Wellingtons most experienced  and inspirational coach educators. Sport Wellington has contracted four sports to deliver these course based on their expertise and coaching qualifications, and resources developed by their National Sporting Organisations. This is the “quality assurance” that we can guarantee to all attendees that they are receiving best practice coaching advice.

The course is practical and interactive and focuses on the generic aspects of coaching i.e the coaching process, understanding the athlete, planning etc.

                 At the completion of the course all attendees receive a coaching guide booklet and a certificate acknowledging their achievement.

http://www.sportwellington.org.nz/getting-started-in-coaching/ or phone Mark Watson Community Coach Advisor Ph 04 389 0223