Get ready for this year’s Cold Kiwi (Winter) Series. The series is run by Chester Burt, for more information have a look at the event flyer below or check out www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.co.nz.
Draft Strategic Plan
The draft Hoe Tonga Strategic Plan 2014 -2019 is now available for Clubs and Paddlers to view and respond to.
Hoe Tonga Strategic Plan 2014-18 v1.1.
We ask for Clubs to take this plan to your members for their feedback and comments.
Paddlers and individuals are also encouraged and invited to send in feedback and comments.
This is your opportunity to have your say and put forward your thoughts and ideas for the future growth and development of Hoe Tonga.
Please respond by 31 May. We welcome and value your input.
Email: hoetonga@gmail.com
Tai Tonga Marathon results
W1 rudderless workshop to help Joern get to Te Aito in July
Joern is looking to compete at Te Aito on 19 July, in Papeete, Tahiti. It’s the biggest and most prestigious W1 long distance race in the world, attracting over 600 paddlers in the mens division alone.
In order to help him get there (and bring back the insights from competing against the best), he is fundraising via pledgeme.co.nz. In turn he pledges to run a workshop in August (date tbc) for those paddlers and supporters helping him get to Te Aito. He will share insights into his journey in W1 rudderless paddling over the last few years, with a particular focus on paddling technique: forward stroke, paddle steering, and paddling in ocean and downwind conditions.
Click here to find out more and if you like what you see pass it on to your friends and colleagues. Also check out the other rewards for helping him out.
For Sale: W1 Maui Kanu Aito (has been sold)
Lei has a W1 Maui Kanu Aito 2013 (with rudder) for sale.
High quality hand laminated carbon. It is in great condition apart from a couple of scratches (cosmetic) at the rear on the deck and on the front side of the ama. There was an accident where a vehicle reversed into the waka while it was on top of a car and the rear hull and deck had some cracks in it. But Maui Kanu fixed it and it is like it had never happened.
It comes with a black spray skirt and a yellow cover that was never used, it also has a paddle clip for a blade length of 50″. Selling on as Lei bought a sit-on-top outrigger canoe.
$4,000 or make an offer by 20 May.
Please contact Lei at leiseanef@gmail.com or on 021-243 7727. If you would like to take it for a paddle or have a closer inspection this is not a problem, she is based in Porirua (Wellington).
The Forgotten Lakes Winter Series
Hosted by Nga Hau e Wha Whanau Hoe Inc / Nga Hau e Wha o Pouakani Inc.
Dates: 31May-21June-26July-23August.
Categories: J16 /J19 /Novice /Mixed /Open /Masters /Senior Masters
http://www.greatlaketaupo.com/new-zealand/event-detail/index.cfm?eventID=964
Waka Ama to join Portage Kayak race
Waka Ama races will be held this year as part of the 25yr celebration of the Portage Kayak race
click on link below for more details.
‘Day Skipper’ Course
Day Skipper” course that we will be running from 5 May over Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Day Skipper is a course designed for recreational water users. No experience is necessary and it comes highly recommended for all those involved in, or considering becoming involved in recreational boating of any description.
The very popular “Boatmaster” course tends to appeal to seasoned boaties who are interested in more detailed navigation, weather, lights, bouyage and beacons. However Day Skipper is ideal for all water users as it covers the basic safety considerations everyone needs to be aware of including – water craft and equipment, weather, emergencies, rules and regulations, basic navigation and knots.
Tai Tonga 41 Race on 26 April: updated race info
Get ready for another installment of the Tai Tonga 41 OCC Marathon.
- What: Tai Tonga 41 Race
- When: 26 April
- Where: Evans Bay
- Distance: 8-15 km
Click here to download the 2014 Tai Tonga 41 OCC Marathon Registration Pack Updated.
OC1 Pegasus (green metallic) for sale (has been sold!)
I’m looking to sell my Pegasus. I’m not 100% sure which model version it is, but I think it was built in 2007, fully Kevlar/Carbon. It is in excellent condition, see photos below. It was completely refurbished in early 2012 and the paint job is now pretty unique, it’s a metallic green. It currently has some minor scratches but they are not easily visible unless you look closely.
The reason for selling is that I am now only using my rudderless Fai so its a bit of shame to have it sitting in the garage. I have not used it since March last year.
$4,000 or make an offer by 24 April.
Please contact me on joern.scherzer@gmail.com or on 021-1250997. You want to take it for a spin or a have a closer look? No problem, I am based in Porirua (Wellington).
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