Category Archives: General news
Lost blade – Hikoikoi Matariki Challenge
Any information leading to the whereabouts of Ron Sederal’s blade from Kokiri Waka Ama lost in the vacinity of Petone Wharf would be much appreciated. If anyone spots it floating in the harbour or washed up on the shore please let Ron know as soon as possible.
Hikoikoi Matariki Challenge Results
After a week of turbulent southerlies a fantastic day greeted our paddlers from Wanganui, Wairarapa and Wellington for our Hikoikoi Matariki Challenge 2012 held on Sunday 1 July at Hikoikoi Waka Ama Club in Petone. Thanks to all our volunteers, paddlers and supporters who helped make this first waka ama regatta hosted by Hikoikoi Waka Ama a huge success, particularly Karena and Jack, Marinna, Alaena Dixon, Sharlene Winiata and Vicki Hollywell. Support boat crew of Roger Hollywell, Mia Kamo, Andrew Dodds, Holden Hohaia and Rowdy from Wellington Ocean Sports Centre (Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club) we couldnt have done this without you.
Thanks also to our sponsors of trophies: Hutt City Council, Wellington Tenths Development Trust, Wellington Tenths Trust, Palmerston North Maori Reserve, Te Wharewaka o Poneke and Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust. A fantastic celebration of Matariki by mana whenua and manuhiri.
Spot prizes were provided by Mojo, Wellington Ocean Sports Centre, Whittakers, SHOTT, Hikoikoi Manaia Weavers, Toni Huata and Wild Winds. Thanks also to Hutt City Council and Corrections who arranged the clearing of driftwood from the beach in time for the event.
It was great to see the Stand up Paddle Boards at this event and we expect more to come out to Petone in the summer months for our twilight series.
Results Hikoikoi Matariki Challenge 2012
Update: Hikoikoi Matariki Race NOW Sunday
Kia ora koutou
Due to the weather predictions for Saturday (Petone/Wellington) Hikoikoi waka ama club has moved our race to the planned and advertised postponment date.
We trust all teams and paddlers will continue to support this event and will be able to make alternative arrangements.
The race committee is all prepared to go, trophies and kai sorted we look forward to offering you an awesome race experience under better weather conditions.
Please advise if your team can no longer make the race due to the change in date as soon as possible and advise your team members.
Racing will commence at the same time and follow the same programme.
Na
Chris Fox (Hikoikoi waka ama)
Race organiser
Affiliation Fee Update
Kia ora koutou
NKOA have updated and made current the information on their website regarding affiliation fees. You can find all the up to date information here: http://wakaama.co.nz/pages/view/7
They have also launched a new “Monthly Prize Draw” that will see every affiliated member go in the draw to win cool prizes. Each month there will be 3 up for grabs. Check out: http://wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1003008
They have also launched a new tool which helps paddlers to know if they are currently affiliated or not; http://wakaama.co.nz/affiliationchecker Simply enter your ID card number and our friend will tell you if you are currently affiliated.
IMPORTANT
The current paddler affiliation works on a financial year cycle (1 July to 30 June) After the 30th June 2012 clubs will need to re-affiliate their members in order for them to be eligible for monthly prize draws in July onward.
If you need any clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact admin@wakaama.co.nz
Panui 2: Hikoikoi Matariki Challenge 2012
Panui 2 Hikoikoi Matariki Challenge
Contains amended race programme, maps and additional information – weathers looking good for Saturday at the moment 🙂
Remember paddlers our postponement date is Sunday 1 July should the expected forecast change. Keep checking online, email and website for updated information.
See you on Saturday – Volunteers can you be there at 7.30am please
Hikoikoi Matariki Challenge – Update
Update: all W1/W2/SS/Canoe/Kayak will complete 10km course only (amended from 20km for single craft)
SUP course is 5km
Venue: Hikoikoi Waka Ama Club, 24 Marine Parade, Seaview, Petone
Date: Sat 30th Jun 2012 Distance: 5km SUP (depending on entries)/10km Junior & Short Course/20km Open
Host: Hikoikoi Waka Club
Hikoikoi Waka Ama Club are excited to celebrate “Matariki” the Māori New Year with a waka ama event that will cater for novice and experienced crews from the region and across the country.
SUP, Canoe, Kayak, Surfski all welcome Panui_1-_Hikoikoi_Matariki_Challenge_2012
Online Entries Open:
Contact Details
Name: Chris Fox
Email: hikoikoiwakaama@gmail.com
Mobile: 027 651 5379
Tipua Reedy presents Wayfaring without instruments
Saturday 16 June 2 – 3.30pm Wellington Central Library
Free presentation of interest to paddling community
Pūanga/Matariki: Maori New Year
Lost ‘Teva Hoe’ Kialoa hybrid paddle at Onepoto
Hi there
One of Team Makaira’s paddles has gone missing. It appears it was left at Onepoto at some stage during the last two weeks (end of May, early June). Unfortunately, this was not noticed until a week after it happened.
The paddle is a Kialoa, it is Kialoa’s new design, the ‘Teva Hoe’, with a very large and long blade, its a hybrid, i.e. carbon blade and wooden shaft. It has a slight double bend. It is one of our Team blades. It may (or may) not have a sticker on it (some of our team blades do, some don’t).
If found, please contact Matt Archer on 027-485 55 20.
Many thanks
Reminder: Welly Paddlers Race 2 on Sunday, 3 June, Onepoto
See previous posts for details
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association 