Request for Volunteers for the Regional Sprints

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With the Hoe Tonga Regional Sprints coming up in a few weeks we require the support of as many people as possible.

If you are attending the regionals this year as a supporter/parent or a paddler competing on only one or two races we would love your help. Therefore we are asking for anyone who will be happy to volunteer to be one of our officials at the event.

Roles include,

  1. Registration/admin
  2. Marshalling
  3. Start line official
  4. Finish line/timekeeper
  5. Flag boat starter
  6. Loading bay.

Any one that is able to assist please contact Matai either via email hoetonga@gmail.com or by mobile 0221037755.

Please indicate what day you are available (Nov 21st, Nov 28th or Nov 29th) and if you are happy to help in the morning, afternoon or full day.

Once again contact Matai hoetonga@gmail.com or 0221037755

Hoe Tonga Paddler Series 2020 Wrap Up

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After the disruption of Covid 19 and having to cancel race three of the series we finally managed to complete another year of the Hoe Tonga Paddler Series. Congratulations to all those teams that competed in the series especially those who managed to keep training throughout lockdown and turned up to our final race in Foxton.

It was the first time we went to Foxton and it turned out to be a great venue. We would like to thank the Manawatu Boat Club for hosting us and the local council and community for their support.

Special congratulations to our winning teams for 2020

Junior Short Course Champions 2020: Arikipuia, Porirua Canoe and Kayak club

Open Short Course Champions 2020: Makirikiri, Otaki Waka Hoe

Open Long Course Champions 2020: Mana Men, Mana Pasifika Outrigger Canoe Club

The “He Taonga Kotahitanga” trophy is awarded to the club within the Hoe Tonga region that accumulates the most points based on each clubs three best team. The winners for this award for 2020 is Porirua Canoe and Kayak Club.

For an overview of the results visit the links below.

Race 4 event results

Final Points Table.

2020 Hoe Tonga Waka Ama Regional Sprints Steered with Te Wananga o Aotearoa

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Summary

  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Venue: Henley Lake, Masterton
  • When: W1 on 21 November, W6 & W12 on 28-29 November
  • Distance: W1 250/500m; W6 500m/1000m/1500m
  • Divisions: Midget to Master 70
  • The event is open for paddlers/teams from outside the Hoe Tonga region. Some restrictions apply to W1.
  • W1 Entries Close: 12 November
  • W6/W12 Entries Close: 19 November
  • Cost: $5 Midgets, $20 Int-J19, $30 for Senior

Documents

Note!

  • NEW START TIME OF 9am
  • Entries are to be done via your club and WANZ’s online system
  • Entries for W1 and W6/W12 have to be done separately due to the different entry close dates
  • There will be a late fee if an entry is not completed by the deadline, or if the roster has not been completed on time ($15 per entry).
  • There are no refunds or fee reductions for entries that withdraw after the entry deadline.

Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com or call 0221037755.

Paddler Series Race 4 this Saturday

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Reminder to all teams wanting to compete in the final race of the paddler series this Saturday, entries close tonight so get your teams in quick or risk missing out. Contact your club coordinator to enter the team for you.

Team rosters must also be filled in or the team will be withdrawn from the event.

Clubs bringing waka please bring a waka trolley as there will not be any there at the venue, unless you wish to carry your waka to the water.

Lastly if there is anyone happy to volunteer for the event please contact Matai at hoetonga@gmail.com and just advise what race you can help with. We require an additional time keeper and safety checker.

WANZ Strategic Plan invite reminder

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Serveral clubs and paddlers would have received an email last week regarding Waka Ama New Zealands draft strategic plan 2021-2025 consultation on October 7th at 7pm via zoom. It would be great to get as many clubs and paddlers as possible to provide feedback.

You should have had a chance to view the strategic plan, if not visit the link below.

https://www.wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1005353

If you are interested in joining the zoom meeting let Matai know via hoetonga@gmail.com for the zoom link.

Waka Reo

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For the last 12 months Ōtaki Waka Hoe coaches and senior paddlers have worked with Māori language expert – Hēni Jacob and the Hodges Whānau to develop a Māori language resource for waka ama communities beginning with our own here in Hoe Tonga. 
We invite all Hoe Tonga clubs to register for workshops in the coming months. There is no cost for participants. The workshop happens on the water but participants will also take away a kit of reo resources to use, wear and read. Ōtaki Waka Hoe Charitable Trust will provide waka and meals. We ask only that you bring a paddle and prepare to have fun and get wet!

The first wananga is on Sunday 18 October 2020. You can register via the link below

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAA6ZHG-Y3LvciJ_pDeHDXIVIzqIF9z1zsFxLJBzIo1WFRgw/viewform

For more information contact Roimata Baker at otakiwakahoe@gmail.com

Hoe Tonga Paddler Series Race 3 Moved

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Unfortunately in light of the government restrictions due to Covid 19, it has been decided that the 3rd race scheduled in Whanganui on September 5th will be cancelled.

Therefore the next race of the Hoe Tonga Paddler Series will be hosted at the Manawatu Boating Club at Foxton Beach on October 17th. This event is still currently being planned and organised and more information regarding this event will come in due course.

This race will also be the last race of the series. Prize giving will be done at the boat club after the conclusion of the final race

Lights Required when Paddling at Night

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A reminder to all clubs and paddlers that when going out a night you must have a all round white light on the vessel that is 1 meter about the highest point of the canoe. This is so other craft can clearly see you both close and afar.

This also serves as a good opportunity to remind everyone that there must be a life jacket (Which fits) for each person on the waka and at least one form of communication. This is for everyones safety.

Any questions about your requirements while on the water get in touch with your local Harbour Master.