Event notice: ‘The Motorway Classic’ on 14 April, at Petone

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A fantastic race for all abilities and all types of craft, including waka ama. Detailed info is available at http://www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.co.nz/.

When:

  • Sunday April 14th 2013
  • Race briefing 9.50 am
  • Start: 10.00 am

Entry Fee: * $5 singles * $8 doubles * $12 sixes

Distances: 13km, 6km and 3 km

Contact:

  • Chester Burt
  • Email: chester.burt@gmail.com
  • mobile: 022 645 5820
  • phone: 04 976 1795

Venue: Wellington Waterski Club, Petone (Korokoro Gateway)

Long Course: Petone foreshore to Interislander reclamation and back (An alternate course may be used if it’s a southerly. Check http://www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.co.nz/ the day before the event.)

Short Courses: one and two laps along the motorway

Craft: Multisport Kayaks, Waka Ama, Sea Kayaks and Surf skis and Stand Up Paddle Boards.

SAFETY: Buoyancy vests, leg leashes, spray decks and other appropriate safety equipment for your craft, are a requirement of entry.

A monster swell to remember: Photos and results for Bo Herbert race

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This year’s Bo Herbert Race at Tutukaka (Whangarei) was an absolute cracker, with a monster swell and broken canoes, click here to get an impression and check out some photos.

Results and a short write-up are available at http://www.wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1003230.

Congratulations to Mereana Hodges (3rd in Open Woman) and Jörn Scherzer (3rd in Open Men) from the Hoe Tonga region, who travelled all the way from Wellington to Whangarei to attend this first class event.

Results Regional Secondary Schools Waka ama Sprint Champs

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Kia ora koutou

Official Results – 2013 RSS Waka ama Sprint Champs
Link to photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hoetonga/show/

A fantastic weekend for our Secondary School students, teachers, coaches, managers and supporters. Weather delayed the start of racing by an hour and the strong southerly continued throughout the day making conditions extremely challenging for teams. W1 races were cancelled due to weather however the day went well with some 50 races to give the students plenty of practice and a chance to put in place and refine their race strategies.

A few new schools participated this year showing a growth in waka ama and our novice steerers got to experience some waka surfing which will certainly add to their kete of knowledge.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out this weekend in particular the waka ama clubs who provided waka (W6) and paddled them over to the venue. Along with key volunteers who regularly give their support to run events, parents and spectators supporting their schools provided some relief. To fully understand this sport getting involved on race day really gives you an insight and provides a connection to the waka ama experience.

Best wishes and safe travels to all those representing their schools at National Waka ama Sprints in  Rotorua 19-22 March 2013!

Nga mihi nui
Chris Fox on behalf of RSS Organising Committee

Hoe Tonga Secondary Schools Waka Ama Sprint Champs, 9 March 2013

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Welcome to Hoe Tonga Secondary School Waka ama Sprint Champs 2013 supported by Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka ama Association and College Sport Wellington.

Things you need to know for Saturday!

Looking forward to one of the biggest events in our region……..Waka ama the fastest growing sport in Aotearoa

Want further information? Please contact the Race Organisers: hoetonga@gmail.com

Coaching opportunity

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Coaches wanted for Waka Ama National Secondary teams for Te Kura Maori o Porirua, Porirua. Please register your expression of interest by Thursday the 7th of February. Coaching fees and training times will be confirmed with the successful applicant. We encourage EVERYONE who has an interest in coaching to apply. Please email your CV and a cover letter to sophie@kura-porirua.school.nz

W1 stolen

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22/01/13

Stolen White Renegade Sea Runner from Wellington

Could you please keep your eyes peeled for a rough looking W-1 that was stolen at Cancer Society in Wellington over the long weekend. The waka is very old and has had lots of work over the years.   It is white (hand painted over original purple) with a pink cockpit border and blue inside.  Has a newish surf-rigger ama and a storage hatch on the tail that was taped down with duct tape  The waka was not mine but is owned by the Hapeta whanau used by Hawaikinui many years ago

For any information please contact Steve on 027 5057712

“Black Pearl” for sale (has been sold!!)

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My black OC1, made by Southern Outrigger, is for sale.

It’s a fibreglass ‘Sprinter’ model and comes with a special metallic-black paintjob (no gelcoat, same paint as is used for cars). Its about 5 years old, its in good condition (for most of the time it has been stored inside) and it has been looked after. It has no cracks or leaks, and it also has not needed any repairs (structural or otherwise).

It holds an excellent line and is very good for sprinting.

It comes with a custom-made high quality cover (in black also, not shown on photos below) for both the hull and the ama. It also comes with a rudder that can be installed as an option.

$2,500 (or nearest offer). If interested please contact Jörn Scherzer on 021-1250997, or joern.scherzer@gmail.com. I’m coming up to Nationals 2013, so can bring it with me.

Click on the photos to enlarge, paddle not included in sale.