Results and photos for W6 day for Hoe Tonga Regionals 2014

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A great day for racing, follow the link below for the complete results for the W6 day of the Hoe Tonga Regional Sprint Championship 2014.

Click here to download the results for the W6 day.

Click here to view photos for the W6 day, or see the slideshow below (only works on some devices).

 

In addition, here the points table for the Club Excellence Trophy so far. PCKC and TOA Waka Ama are point leaders, and the final result will be decided on the W1 day this coming weekend.

  • PCKC – 86
  • TOA – 73
  • TROTR – 34
  • Wairarapa – 14
  • TRMTH – 7
  • Hawaikinui – 6
  • Hikoikoi – 0
  • Mana Pasifika – 0
  • Tai Tonga – 0

Schedule and lane draw now available: for Hoe Tonga Regional Sprint Champs 2014

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Summary

  • Venue: Onepoto Domain, Porirua Harbour
  • Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Date: 6/7 December 2014
  • Reserve days: 13/14 December 2014
  • Distance: W1 250/500m; W6 500m/1000m/1500m
  • Divisions: Midget to Master 70
  • The event is open for paddlers/teams from outside the Wellington region, albeit they are not eligible for prizes.
  • Entries closed on Thursday, 27 November. A late fee applies for any late entries.
  • Roster closed on Wednesday, 3 December. A late fee applies for any team with an incomplete roster after 3 Dec.

Key documents

View entries

Note!

Questions? Email hoetonga@gmail.com or call 021-1250997.

Volunteer briefing for Regionals 2014 on Tuesday, 2 Dec, at 6.45pm at Onepoto

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A big thanks to all of you for volunteering their time again to assist with the running of this year’s Waka Ama Regionals.

For those involved in the start line boat / flag boat / finish line operations, and anyone else interested, we are holding an officials briefing on Tuesday 6.45pm at Onepoto (entrance of kayak club facing the water). At that briefing we will go through the processes on the day, and go through the radio procedures.

Gaylene is still looking to fill a number of positions, if you know of anyone else that may be available, even if just for a morning or afternoon session, please let her know. Gaylene’s number is 021 620 408.

NZ Post Results

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An exciting day was had by all participants in this years New Zealand Post Group Corporate Waka ama Sprints – Wellington. The wind was howling but with a bit of sun the challenge to stay on top of the water didn’t seem quite so daunting. What an adrenaline rush:) Photos from the event can be downloaded courtesy of RENARDFX Photography at www.flickr.com/photos/hoetonga/sets/72157646907710183/

The success of this event was mainly due the the fantastic group of volunteers who gave their enthusiasm, time and effort along with an experienced Event Team led by Chris Fox, from Hikoikoi Waka ama Club.  Thanks to New Zealand Post Group Community Investment Manager Charles Ropitini who organised the big NZ Post Truck, gazebos, entertainment and BBQ. Charles you did an outstanding job marketing and promoting waka ama, thanks.

Results are as follows: Two teams will represent Wellington region at the 2015 National Waka ama Sprint Championships NZ Post event:
Championship Final – 300m Sprints

1st Waka Toa ki Porirua (PCKC)
2nd Gale Force – Manawatu (Whanganui)
3rd Mixed Lollies (Hawaiikanui)

Our volunteer of the day is pictured above and did an outstanding job in loading bay.
Any NZ Post employees looking to carry on paddling can contact hoetonga@gmail.com

Looking forward to our waka ama season 2015.

 

PANUI – NZ Post Group Waka ama Sprints

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NZ Post Group Corporate Waka ama Sprints are on in Wellington this Sunday 9 November. 300-350m sprints and 1.5km King of the Harbour Challenge are awaiting your teams………..Venue update: Cog Park, Haitaitai Beach, Evans Bay

Programme and information for teams competing, supporters and all our volunteers read more here………..Team Information, Programme and Race Draw

Volunteers assemble at 7.30am sharp
Teams set up between 7.30 – 8am
Racing starts at 9am

Contact: Event Organisers by email: hoetonga@gmail.com or 027 651 5379

PCKC ‘Have a Go’ Harbour Regatta Acknowledgements

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The third annual PCKC ‘Have a Go’ Harbour Regatta successfully took place on Saturday 1st November. 19 teams from 5 clubs in the Hoe Tonga Region took part in the regatta which focused on providing junior paddlers in the region an opportunity to practice their W6 paddling in sprint racing conditions. The regatta would not have been possible without the support and assistance of the following people and organisations –

 

  • Hoe Tonga for providing resources for the race and posting information on their website
  • TOA, Aniuwaru and Hawaikinui for generously loaning their W6 waka for the regatta
  • Porirua City Council for granting consent for us to hold our regatta and for providing bins for us to use
  • Mana Racing Canoe Club for allowing us access to their facilities
  • The Mad Butcher Porirua for use of their fundraising BBQ
  • BDP Edutainment (Greg Jones) for the sound system and great music
  • Te Wananga o Aotearoa (through Shane Brooking) for use of their gazebos
  • Hikoikoi, TOA, Hawaikinui and Te Rau o Te Rangi for entering in their junior teams to race and for being supportive and enthusiastic participants on the day
  • And finally to the PCKC family who worked hard to make the regatta a success from coaching and managing paddlers to doing all of the big and small jobs needed to run a smooth regatta

On behalf of PCKC, thank you all very much.

Fahina Tulepu

Race Co-ordinator

 

Panui – Have a Go Regatta

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Programme for the ‘Have a Go’ Harbour Regatta, Saturday 1st November –
8:30am Registration check-in
9:00am Karakia and race briefing
9:30am Racing starts
3:05pm (approx.) Racing finishes
Race draw
The weather forecast for tomorrow is fairly favourable however if the regatta is postponed for Sunday then an email and/or text will be sent out by 7:00am.
There will be a fundraising sausage sizzle being run tomorrow by PCKC.
If you have any questions please text or ring Fahina on 021 136 5121.

Flip and Float Water Safety Workshop

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Venue: Otaki Swimming Pool
Date:   Sunday 9 November.
Last year Waka Ama NZ sent a team to our each of the Waka Ama regions to run a Flip and Float water safety workshop, these were a big success with over 500 kids and adults taking part.
The workshop covers water safety skills and a capsize drill, the workshop is 1 hour per group, we can fit up to 20 per group, we usually take up to 5 groups in a day (100 participants), the workshop is for our waka ama membership and is free of charge. 
View the link below for  further information and registration details.

http://wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/1081

http://wakaama.co.nz/stories

‘HAVE A GO!’ Harbour Regatta Saturday 1 November

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PCKC warmly invites waka ama clubs in the Hoe Tonga region to register their junior waka ama crews for the ‘HAVE A GO!’ Harbour Regatta.

Venue: Onepoto, Porirua Harbour       Date: 1 November

Registrations will be open from 15 – 29 October 2014.

The ‘HAVE A GO!’ Harbour Regatta will be held on Saturday 1 November 2014 (Sunday 2 November as a back-up if weather is bad). All crews are asked to report to the registration desk between 8.30am-9.00am

The regatta will be held at the Onepoto end of Porirua Harbour and is open to Midget, Intermediate, J16 and J19 crews and paddlers from the Hoe Tonga region.

A programme with the schedule of races will be posted on Friday 31 October. If you have any queries or would like further information, please contact: Fahina Tulepu, Race Organiser, cell. 021 136 5121,hodges.tulepu@xtra.co.nz or email poriruacanoekayakclub@gmail.com.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

‘HAVE A GO!’ Harbour Registration Form

‘HAVE A GO!’ Harbour Series_Race information (1)