Team MAKAIRA-INTERISLANDER wins Waka Te Tasman in Kaiteriteri

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Proudly supported by the INTERISLANDER, Team Makaira-Interislander (Mana Pasifika OCC) won the Waka Te Tasman W6 Open Men at Kaiteriteri on the weekend. Local team Motueka Men, winner of the race for the last three years, came second in a gripping and neck-to-neck race. Makaira retained the upper hand in all three stages of the event.

A big thank you to Chris Fox, coach of Team Makaira, for the outstanding support and patience in the build up to this race and on the day, and for making this win a reality. Team Makaira is now headed to Vaka Eiva in Rarotonga (19-25 Nov).

Kaiteriteri again delivered fantastic weather conditions. The organisers put on a great event with excellent catering. This has to be one of the most well organised and best value-for-money events in New Zealand.

Click here to access the full race results. Congratulations to all teams and paddlers that participated in this great event.

Entries open for Hoe Tonga W6 Sprints on 11 Dec, at Onepoto

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Hoe Tonga W6 Sprints (Regional Championship)

  • Venue: Onepoto Domain, Porirua Harbour
  • Date: Saturday 11 December 2010 (whole day)
  • Distance: 500/1000/1500m
  • Divisions: W6 Midget to Golden Master
  • Registrations close Wednesday, 1 December 2010

Click here to download the full W6 race information package.

Click here to see the entries so far.

Questions? call Jörn Scherzer on 021-1250997 or email him on joern.scherzer@gmail.com.

Entries open for Hoe Tonga W1 Sprints on 4 Dec, at Onepoto

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Hoe Tonga OC1 Sprints (Regional Championship, including qualification for Nationals)

  • Venue: Onepoto Domain, Porirua Harbour
  • Date: Saturday 4 December 2010 (whole day)
  • Distance: 500m
  • Divisions: OC1 Intermediate to Golden Master
  • Registrations close Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Click here to download the full W1 race information package.

Click here to see the entries so far.

Questions? call Jörn Scherzer on 021-1250997 or email him on joern.scherzer@gmail.com.

Wairarapa Nui Tonu fun / fundraising regatta, 13 Nov

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Kia ora koutou

On Saturday 13 November the WAIRARAPA NUI TONU club is holding a fundraising regatta, paddling starts at 10m at Lake Henley.

The cost is $5 per person

All you need is 5 people, steerers will be provided.

To register a team please email wntwakaama@hotmail.com to register your interest, or call 06-3703112.

It is a day to have fun and there will be spot prizes, to fundraise for our kids to get to Nationals, so lets get as many teams together as possible in true WNT Style and enjoy the real essence of waka ama. FUN!!!

If you have any patai or whakaaro please email through, the more ideas we have the better we can make it.

Races on 30 Oct, 31 Oct, and 7 Nov

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Events coming up.
  • Saturday October 30 Aeroplane Island Race
This is a 16 km race that starts in Raumati and heads out and around Tokomapua Island, a few kms offshore from Kapiti Island then finishes at Paekakariki………..there is also a 6 km option. www.pslg.co.nz for all the info.
  • Sunday October 31 Welly Paddlers race 3 Ngatitoa Domain.
This one will be a 6 km to 7 km race just offshore.
Ngatitoa Domain along the shoreline to Goat Point then out and around the inner reef at Plimmerton back to the Plimmerton Boating club along the shoreline back to Ngatitoa Domain.
If the forecast indicates the winds being too stroppy…………….. a suitable course will be set in the Porirua Harbour Pauatahanui inlet.
  • Sunday November 7 Whanganui 4 bridges kayak race.
This event is huge……………. this year there is a 5 km team boat race on the Saturday…………….. with the main race on the Sunday (that attracted about 90 entries last year)………….. you can also paddle a team boat in the Sunday race as well…………..there is the 12 km long course and 4 km short course.
aaron.cox@xtra.co.nz for further info

Porirua Sports Awards on Thu 30th Sep

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An event hosted by the Mana Community Grants Foundation based in Porirua (Wellington) who have provided financial assistance to a number of the Hoe Tonga contingent members for this and past World championship competitions.

The event was MC’d by Mr Ken Laban, Deputy Mayor for Porirua Letia Ah Hoi and local dignitaries featuring past Mayor John Burke, current outgoing Mayor Jenny Brash, Hon Winnie Laban, Hekia Parata local MP for National and guest speaker Mr Richard Taylor (very very entertaining and interesting athletics story).

Mandy (Hawaikinui/Mana Pasifika) and of W1 World Champion status in 2006, Grant (Mana Pasifika) current W1 Master Men World Champion and Marinna (Hawaikinui) known for her Manager and NZ Coordinator roles were each one of the three finalists in their respective categories up for grabs last week.

While not winners on this occasion they acknowledge the support of the region and their club members in their endeavours.

Special thanks go Mana Community Grants Foundation for their continued support of things wakaama, to Hoe Tonga’s regional committee for supporting their efforts and the paddling whanau who have contributed to the goal of World representation.

Results: Welly Paddlers Race 2, 10 Oct

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Go to www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.com to view the photo slideshow……….don’t forget you can download the photos for free

Race 2 Hataitai Beach

4.8 km (3 x 1.6km laps)

Rob Nichol 25:29 SS
Craig Jones 25:50 MK
Tyler Maxwell 26:40 SS
Chester Burt 26:54 SS
Trent Luka 27:48 SS
Jack Manners 27:55 SS
Les Morris 28:39 SS
Jade South 28:45 SS
Katrina Madill 29:17 SS
Sandy Winterton 29:35 SK
Iain Gillies 31:00 SS
Donny Butters 31:46 SS
Dave Ryde 31:51 W1
Brent Harrison 32:27 MK
Piki Emery 33:12 W1
Kevin O’Connor 33:52 SS
Sam Short 34:20 SS
Rick Kopa 34:20 W1
Pete Notman 34:36 SK
Adelaide Cox 34:45 SS
Terry Gardiner W1

SS Surf ski MK Multisport Kayak SK Sea Kayak W1 Waka Ama

The next event will be at Ngatitoa Domain on October 31.

Race 2 Welly Paddlers Series, Shelley Bay, 10 Oct

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Shelley Bay will be the Venue for race 2 of the Welly Paddlers Series on Sunday October 10.
The long range forecast for this Sunday is Northerlies 30 kph………alternately it could go southerly which works perfectly on this course as well.
Open to:
Surf ski
Waka Ama
SUP’s
Sea Kayaks
Surf Life Saving Craft
Multisport Kayaks……… if you are a confident paddler in more open waters.
entry fee:
$5 singles
$8 doubles
$12 W6’s
All entry money goes into the Spot prize pool for this race.
Everyone knows about Buoyancy Vests and the Wellington Regional Council bylaws and also the requirements of the various Sporting codes when it comes to your events and activities………… so we will leave that responsibility to each Paddler to work within the codes of each of your Sporting groups/bodies.
We’ll be set up there from 9 am with the Welly Paddlers Gazebo and the ute full of Spot prizes.

Register with Sharlene as soon as you get there. The race briefing will be at 9.50 am with the race starting at 10 am.

Our course will be an upwind, downwind, upwind course and will head north to an anticlockwise buoy turn close to the shore just before Point Halswell then a good downwind run to the Burnham Wharf (Northern most of the two wharves) where you’ll turn clockwise around a buoy close to the shore and then head back to the finish at Shelley Bay………..that’s an easy 6km.

There will also be a shortened course for SUP’s, so we’ll set that once we see what will work for those who turn up.

The course for the day will be posted on a white board, which you’ll see when you register and I’ll explain this to everyone at the briefing as well.
After the briefing you’ll get the usual 10 minute warm up period then we’ll start the race.
Normal Service will resume with race results and photos on the website by 9 pm Sunday night.
I’ll post a forecast for race day on the website by 8 pm Saturday October 9
027 4581 005 for race day info.
Chester

Regular summer Saturday morning paddle from Kupe, Evans Bay, 10 am

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In the City there are a few of us regulars who are starting to get back into going for a Saturday morning spin… sort of like the gatherings that the cyclists do.
Just a nice leisurely pace and about 75 to 90 minutes worth.
A good opportunity to do some wash hanging (drafting).
If you’re keen meet be on the water at Kupe Canoe Club, Cog Park, Evans Bay Parade at 10 am.
Most weekends except when there’s a Welly Paddlers series race on. Details on www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.com.
Chester

10Km fun paddle at Onepoto, 3 October

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A couple of years ago Hawaiki Nui used to run a fun paddle series on Sunday mornings from Onepoto.  Paddlers from all clubs used to get involved and just turned up for an enjoyable paddle, with an emphasis on enjoyment.
Hawaiki Nui would like to re-commence the 10km series starting on Sunday 3rd October, 10.30am sharp from Onepoto.
Rules are pretty simple.
  • We arrive at Onepoto.
  • Kuru Love and co will see what paddlers we have and then make up crews from those paddlers.
  • Crews will be of mixed gender, age and experience.
  • An experienced steerer will be assigned to each crew.
  • Depending on the tide/weather etc a course will be decided.
  • We line up on the jetty and start.
  • If we do not have enough OC6’s for everyone I suggest you bring an OC2 or OC1 as well.
Safety: There will be no safety boat however the usual protocols apply:
  • Each crew will look out for each other and go to the rescue of someone who is in trouble.
  • Bring a life jacket.
  • The course will be run within the two harbours to cater for those who are not experienced ocean paddlers.
There are no prizes however it is an opportunity for our paddling community to get together and have a catch-up.  If you like bring a thermos each to share a cup of tea of coffee afterwards.
If possible could those clubs participating, would you please be able to make your waka available for the race.
If the weather looks doubtfull please contact Kuru on 0274343162.  He will confirm if the race is cancelled or call me on 0274480397.