Kiwis in outrigger Tour de France

Just a reminder that the first installment of the series is coming up this weekend. Details can be found here: http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/?p=3538. The race will be in Haitaitai at Cog Park.

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Hot off the Waves…

Posted on May 21, 2013 by hoetonga

Here is what the regional committee discussed on the meeting on 6 May.

Wellington Regional Sprints dates set (see website calendar)
NZ Post Challenge Waka Ama Sprints dates set (see website calendar)
Regional Secondary Schools Sprint Championships dates set (see website calendar)
Hoe Tonga is considering the development of a ‘Signiture’ Race/Event for the region; this is an exciting possibility and further discussions will be taking place at the next meeting.
Te Matau a Maui (Ocean Voyaging waka) will be visiting Wellington and being part of the Matariki Celebrations. A Mass on water welcome will take place on Saturday June 8. For further information check the website for events over 3-5 days in early June.
Tai Tonga 41 marathon. Next year looking to increase the races to 8km for Novices and 15km for Open/Senior paddlers.
Reminder: To paddle in waka ama events hosted by Hoe Tonga or Hoe Tonga clubs, paddlers should be members of an affliated club.
NEXT MEETING JUNE 10, AT THE POLICE COLLEGE, 6.30PM; Lara Collins CEO of NKOA will be attending. Everyone welcome but RSVP to hoetonga@gmail.com is essential as seating is limited.

Click here for the full minutes.

Mass on water welcome for Te Matau a Māui (Ocean Voyaging Waka)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by hoetonga

As part of Matariki celebrations Wellington City will welcome Te Matau a Māui double hulled ocean voyaging waka into Te Whanganui a Tara – organise your clubs, W1, W2 and be part of this historic occassion – tautoko Te Matau a Māui on the water

Saturday 8 June @10am

There will be a full weeks programme free to the public – presentations and opportunities to view and go on board this canoe. After voyaging 20,000 miles across the Pacific there is something for us all to learn about courage, navigation and our ocean environment.

Invitation harbour users on water welcome Saturday 8 June @ 10am
read more here TE MATAU A MĀUI
For information on Matariki events in the Capital

read more here Matariki Events

W1 for sale (HAS BEEN SOLD)

Posted on April 30, 2013 by hoetonga

It comes with two sets of kiato, shorter for sprints, longer for ocean racing. Fitted with foot pump, carbon inlay inside cockpit for strengthening.

This V1 is designed to have ability to run easily on bumps as well as track well for sprinting. Deck contour of the nose reduces the effect of side wind, and the contour of the tail end also reduces wind and wave pressure from the side while adding to the tracking ability. Excellent rudderless racing ability. 16Kg fully rigged.

No damage.

$3,000 or nearest offer

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