Info evening – TWOA Waka Ama Certificate Level 4 -FREE

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TWoA

This programme will teach you skills around Waka Ama, including paddling, coaching and team work.   You will  also complete the Day skippers and VHF certificate.  The programme encourages lifelong learning and development which is taught in a supportive  safe and positive environment.  You will complete a Level 1 coaching unit which you can use across other sporting arenas.

Information evenings will be held at TWOA Campus Porirua  6pm – 7.30pm

Wed 29 January

Wed 5 February

Wed 12 February

Wed 19 February.
For more information please contact;Ivy-Lee Topia on  04 237 7166- 027 5699963 or email  ivy-lee.topia@twoa.ac.nz

 

Kialoa Lanikai paddle for sale

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I have a Kialoa Lanikai for sale. Its size is 51 inch. It’s in good condition and while it has had a couple of small repairs they are only visible on close inspection and the shaft has been strengthened with some carbon.

I am happy for anyone interested to go for a paddle and try it out. Contact Jörn Scherzer on 021-1250997. $220 or nearest offer.

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Regional Mixed WT12 at Nationals

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Waka Ama NZ is holding an exhibition Mixed WT12 race at Nationals 2014.

Each Region can enter 1 team. The team must consist of 6 men and 6 women and also must be made up of:

  • 2x J16 (1 of each sex)
  • 2x J19 (1 of each sex)
  • 2 x Open (1 of each sex)
  • 2 x Master (1 of each sex)
  • 2 x Senior Master (1 of each sex)
  • 2 x Golden Master (1 of each sex)

This event will take place on Friday 17th January.

NOTE:

  • Paddlers taking part in the Regional Representative W12 and/or the V1 Dash cannot take part in this race.
  • This is an exhibition race and no medals shall be awarded.

At the regional meeting on 7 October 2013, Hoe Tonga decided the following:

  • In the first instance, selection will be based on singles results at Regionals 2013. Our administrator Gaylene will contact whether those people are available.
  • In the second instance people can put themselves forward. To do this, you will need to send an email to hoetonga@gmail.com, by no later than 5 January.

At this stage the team will race without uniforms but Hoe Tonga’s colours are white and blue. While uniforms are not mandatory, paddlers should endevour to wear a white shirt and blue shorts.

Photos and survey for Regionals 2013

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A special thanks goes to Steve Fox for his excellent photography, and for making his photos available to Hoe Tonga paddlers and supporters.

While we have your attention, please follow the link below to fill in a 5min survey about the Regionals 2013. Hoe Tonga is keen to continue improving the event, and your feedback is much appreciated.

Please click on the embedded photo stream below if you like to download the photos in their original size. Note that photos are for private use only, copyrights apply.
http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=138195

http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=138195

Results for Regionals 2013: W6 and W1 (including selection for Nationals 2014)

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A big thanks to all paddlers, supporters and hard-working volunteers for making it a great weekend. It has been a record year, with 9 out of 12 clubs and over 400 paddlers competing.

As usual, it was far from calm, throwing in some challenging conditions especially for W1 paddlers. However, these are the sorts of conditions we are seeing every year, and they will hold paddlers in good steed as they prepare for Nationals 2014.

The “Club Excellence Award”, in which clubs accumulated points for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th placings (4, 3, 2, and 1 point respectively), was won by Porirua Canoe Kayak Club with over 140 points. Congratulations!

Also up for grabs was the “James Hapeta Club Spirit Award”. Denise Hapeta presented the trophy and offered some inspiring words, and we are sure James would have enjoyed the day as much as we did. A number of factors were considered as officials decided on the winner, including (but not limitied to) how organised the club was before and during the event, whether waiver forms were completed, whether paddlers wore their correct uniforms, and whether they offered assistance where needed. There was a tight battle between Hikoikoi Waka Club, Tai Tonga 41 OCC, and Porirua Canoe Kayak Club to take out this trophy. Congratulations to Tai Tonga 41 OCC as the 2013 winner.

Photos of the event will be posted within the next few days here on our website and flickr.com, they will again be freely available.

With regard to selection, please download the following file that shows the rankings of paddlers for each division.

Note:

With regard to the regional “mixed” WT12, further information will be posted shortly. Note that Waka Ama NZ’s policy stipulates that those paddlers taking part in the Premier Regional WT12 and/or the W1 Dash races cannot take part in the “mixed” WT12.

Dark greenish blue Surfrigger found

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On Friday morning (5.30am) I found a greenish blue Surfrigger, without ama and kiatos, floating in the channel near the Mana Yachtclub. I put it next to the Mana canoe (southwestern end of ngati toa domain) as its not clear who it belongs to.

Joern (021-1250997)