Mana Island Challenge 2010: results and photos

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Kia Orana Koutou Katoatoa,

The Mana Island Challenge was held in variable conditions on Saturday 28 August but this didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended the inaugural event.

The W6 race took place in the morning first with six waka competing in the 20km course.

First and second place was hotly contested between two crews from Mana Pasifika with the Mana Menz team (1.55.02) eventually winning over their club rivals Makaira (1.55.27).

Third place was taken out by The Outsiders (2.01.31), Aniuwaru men’s Rough Riderz came in fourth (2.07.04) and Rusty Nails from Hawaikinui came in fifth (2.14.05).

Only one W6 women’s team raced from Porirua Canoe Kayak Club (2.03.16).

There was a combination of W1, W2, sea kayak and surf ski crafts competing in the singles race which was great to see. The eventual winner was Sam Blyde who competed in a surf ski (54.55). The first W1 (rudder) home was paddled by Allan Sullivan from Team Phoenix in Auckland (1.01.58).

Other times:

Surf Ski

  • Marty McDowell (54.55)
  • Iain Gillies (1.01.39)

W1 (Rudderless)

  • Shannon Moon (1.06.40)

Sea Kayak

  • Sandy Winterton (1.03.55)

W2

  • Tuhiwai Hauiti-Parapara (Jnr) / Terry Gardiner (1.04.07)

The host clubs Porirua Canoe Kayak Club in conjunction with Aniuwaru Waka Ama Club would like to thank the sponsors of the event, including:

  • Moananui
  • The Lions Club Titahi Bay
  • Countdown Porirua
  • K-Mart Porirua
  • Brights Mitre 10 (Paremata)
  • Naomi Brooking from Remax Real Estate
  • Bunnings, Porirua
  • Body Wisdom

Porirua Canoe Kayak Club and Aniuwaru Waka Ama Club would also like to warmly thank all of the wonderful paddlers who competed in the Mana Island Challenge. Without you all the event would not have been possible.

To all of the friends and family of the organisers who helped out on the day, both on land and on the water, and with donating prizes, thank you all for your support.

And finally, a special acknowledgement to the individuals and local organisations who provided their support both before and during the event:

  • Sharlene Winiata (photographer)
  • Titahi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club
  • Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster
  • Mana Coastguard
  • Porirua City Council
  • Porirua Police
  • Whitby Sections
  • Hoe Tonga
  • Tuhiwai Hauiti-Parapara (Race coordinator)

The W6 races were captured on camera by our photographer Sharlene (Shaz) Winiata.  Please click on the link to view images from the day.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29817729@N02/sets/72157624707060993/show/

After the success of this inaugural event, the Mana Island Challenge 2010 Organising Committee plan to make this race an annual fixture on the paddling calendar. It is hoped that next year’s race will attract even more paddlers from around the country to come and take on the challenge of the local waters around Titahi Bay.

Meitaki Maata e Kia Manuia

Mana Island Challenge 2010

Hoe Tonga July 2010 survey results

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Below you can find a brief summary of the results for the recent survey of Hoe Tonga paddlers and members regarding Hoe Tonga’s performance.

27 people responded to the survey; providing a useful insight into the thinking of Hoe Tonga’s key stakeholders, i.e. paddlers and supporters.

Re question 4, i.e. whether Hoe Tonga’s delivery and performance of waka ama related activities demonstrate our values, the picture is mixed and there is clearly room for improvement for Hoe Tonga.

Re question 5, i.e. the performance of Hoe Tonga in terms of three key areas, work in terms of information provision and race organisation appears to be relatively good, but there is clearly room for improvement in terms of growing and developing waka ama in the region.

Note that by focusing on implementing the initiatives as set out in Hoe Tonga’s strategic plan 09-14 it should be possible to improve on the above results.

Note that the survey also collected information on potential volunteers; this information will be used in the future to approach people to see whether they may be interested in relevant work (where applicable).

You can access a copy of the results here by clicking here.

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Race 5, W1 Harbour Series, 15 August, results

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The biggest turnout so far, 32 paddlers took to the water for race 5 of the W1 Harbour Series. A big thank you to Chester Burt, Sharlene and Tuhiwai for running this event while Joern is away in Germany.

The start was on the Pauatahanui side of the Mana Bridge, where it was out of the cool Southerly breeze pushing its way through the Porirua Harbour. The course headed around one of the moored boats just off Ivy Bay then headed under the Mana Bridge, down alongside the yachts near Te Onepoto Bay, then around a buoy by the Jetty at Whitireia Polytechnic then back under the bridge to the finish.

The distance was 8 km. In case of any mistakes in the results, please let Joern know.

W1
Grant Barribal 51:25 W1 Master (2 points as at least three in same/lower division)
Jack Wormald 51:32 W1 Open (2 points as at least three in division)
Taawhana Chadwick 53:18 W1 Open (1 point)
Paddy Rimene 54:22 W1 Open (1 point)
Piki Emery 55:44 W1 SNR Master (2 points as at least three in same/lower division)
Ricky Kopa 55:54 W1 Open (1 point)
George Faalogo 56:43 W1 Master (1 point)
Willie Kappely 57:12 W1 Master (1 point)
Thomas Tawhiri 57:29 W1 Master (1 point)
Chris Fox 58:20 W1 SNR Master W (2 points at least three in same/lower division)
Nigel Baker 58:52 W1 Master (1 point)
Frank Timoti 60:59 W1 Master (1 point)
Mike Colenso-Mita 61:12 W1 Master (1 point)
Ray Kearns 61:26 W1 Open (1 point)
Terry Gardiner 61:54 W1 Master (1 point)
Mereana Hodges 63:36 W1 Master W (1 point)
Rota Taiatini 66:05 W1 Master (1 point)
Royce Gray 66:08 W1 SNR Master (1 point)
Sarah Snow 66:36 W1 SNR Master W (1 point)
Selena Katene W1 short course, Master W (1 point)
Joe Nuku W1 short course , Open (1 point)

Ski, Multisport & Seakayak

Tyler Maxwell 45:44 Ski (2 points, at least three in division)
Chester Burt 45:57 Ski (1 point)
Matt Archer 45:58 Multisport (2 points, at least three in division)
Craig Jones 47:16 Multisport (1 point)
Jack Manners 48:39 Ski (1 point)
Trent Luka 49:41 Ski (1 point)
Sandy Winterton 50:03 Ski (1 point)
Dave Ryde 51:17 Ski (1 point)
Iain Gillies 52:26 Ski (1 point)
Brent Harrison 55:24 Multisport (1 point)
Pete Notman 61:58 Sea Kayak (1 point)

The last W1 race of the Series is on Sept 5 and the first Welly Paddlers race run by Chester for the 2010/2011 season starts on Sept 26.

Here the current standings:

Name Age group / Cat I II III IV V Total
Piki Emery SNR Master M 2 2 2 2 2 10
Grant Barribal Master M 0 2 2 2 2 8
Jörn Scherzer Open M 1 1 2 2 0 6
Anita Taggart SNR Master W 0 2 2 2 0 6
Willie Kappely Master M 1 1 1 0 1 4
Tyler Maxwell Open M Surfski 0 1 1 0 2 4
Royce Gray SNR Master M 1 1 1 0 1 4
Ray Kearns Open M 0 1 1 1 1 4
Selena Katene Master W 0 0 2 0 1 3
Paddy Rimene Open M 0 0 1 1 1 3
Mereana Hodges Master W 0 2 0 0 1 3
Dave Ryde Master M 0 0 1 1 1 3
Chris Fox SNR Master W 0 1 0 0 2 3
Tina Kearns Master W 0 1 0 1 0 2
Thomas Tawhiri Master M 0 0 0 1 1 2
Terry Gardner Master M 0 0 0 1 1 2
Taawhana Chadwick Open M 0 1 0 0 1 2
Sandy Winterton Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1 2
Rota Taiatini Master M 0 0 0 1 1 2
Ricky Kopa Open M 0 0 1 0 1 2
Marty McDowell Open M Surfski 0 0 0 2 0 2
Kris Dahl Master W 0 0 1 1 0 2
Kemara JNR 16 M 1 0 1 0 0 2
James Sadler Master M 0 1 0 1 0 2
Chester Burt Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1 2
Bjorn Agnew Open M 0 0 1 1 0 2
Jack Wormald Open M 0 0 0 0 2 2
Andrew Cary Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 0 1
Turi Jnr Tulepu JNR 16 M 0 0 1 0 0 1
Turi Open M Surfski 0 0 1 0 0 1
Sarah Snow SNR Master W 0 0 0 0 1 1
Pania Open W 0 0 1 0 0 1
Nicky Open W Surfski 0 1 0 0 0 1
Mike Open M Surfski 0 1 0 0 0 1
Kelvin Solomon Master M 0 0 0 1 0 1
Fahina Tulepu Open M 0 0 1 0 0 1
Eru Ruwhiu Master M 0 0 0 1 0 1
Doug Master M 0 0 1 0 0 1
David Robinson Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 0 1
George Faalogo Master M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Joe Nuku Open M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Nigel Baker Master M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Frank Timoti Master M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Mike Colenso-Mita Master M 0 0 0 0 1 1
Matt Archer Multisport 0 0 0 0 2 2
Craig Jones Multisport 0 0 0 0 1 1
Brent Harrison Multisport 0 0 0 0 1 1
Jack Manners Open M Surfski 0 0 0 0 1 1
Trent Luka Open M Surfski 0 0 0 0 1 1
Iain Gillies Open M Surfski 0 0 0 0 1 1
Pete Notman Sea Kayak 0 0 0 0 1 1

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W1 Harbour Series (V), 15 August, at Mana / Ngati Toa Domain

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The W1 Harbour Series (V) on 15 August will be run from Mana, again, due to the unfavourable weather forecast (southerly 20 knots). Let’s hope for some Northerly conditions for the last series in September. Note that Chester Burt will run this event as Joern is away in sunny Germany.

Time: meet at 9.15am, race start at 10am

Distance: ~ 10km

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, and are trained in basic self-rescue techniques!

Cost: $2 and your enthusiasm, money goes towards price for the paddler with the most points but winning isn’t the only way to gain points.

FYI, points to give away:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if at least three paddlers in same/lower/higher division)

The main price is a a brandnew blue wave camelbak. There will also be additional spot prices, handed out at the completion of the series in September.

Purpose: This event is for those looking for some competition and for those wanting to spice up their W1 training sessions.

Paddling craft: The series is intended for W1 but the event is open to all paddling craft. The series runs during the Winter season between May and September. Note that the Surfski and Waka Ama Series runs between October and March.

Race notices / change of venue: announced via http://www.hoetonga.co.nz (The venue is normally confirmed on Friday before the race, check http://www.hoetonga.co.nz for race notices.)

If you have any questions, please contact Jörn Scherzer @ 021-1250997.

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Hoe Tonga AGM on 6 September 2010

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Notice is hereby given that the Hoe Tonga AGM be held on 6 September.

  • Where: Porirua Police College (go to reception)
  • When: 6.30pm

Note that any member of an affiliated  member club can attend the AGM but each club only has one vote via their club representative.

At the meeting, Hoe Tonga is intending to adopt a revised constitution, following a two phase public consultation process over the last three months. Click here to download the draft final revised constitution.

The AGM agenda will be as follows:

  • Motions affecting the rules of the Association (revised constitution)
  • the receiving of the president’s report
  • the receiving of the treasurer’s report for the previous financial year
  • election of Executive Officers
  • Membership fees
  • Membership

If you know of someone who would like to stand for office, or if you would like to nominate someone for any of the executive officer positions, please send this information to htpwaa@gmail.com.

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W1 Harbour Series (IV), 25 July, results and current standings

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Again a great turnout.

The distance was 9.7km (Mana to the point and back to Mana), in conditions pretty much identical to Series III, although with the tidal conditions a little more favourable.

Below the results. Many thanks to Tanya for time keeping. If you find any errors please let Joern know at joern.scherzer@gmail.com so that the results can be amended.

 

OC1

1. Grant Barribal (Master) 52:34, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

2. Jörn Scherzer (Open) 52:44, 2 points (as at least three in division)

3. Paddy Rimene (Open) 54:35, 1 point

4. Piki Emery (SNR Master) 57:25, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

5. James Sadler (Master) 58:20, 1 point

6. Dave Ryde (Master) 58:33, 1 point

7. Thomas Tawhiri  (Master) 59:25, 1 point

8. Bjorn Agnew (Open) 59:44, 1 point

9. Ray Kearns (Open) 1:00:15, 1 point

10. Anita Taggart (Open W) 1:00:34, 2 points (as at least three in same/lower division)

11. Tina Kearns (Open W) 1:00:35, 1 point

12. Terry Gardner (Master) 1:03:20, 1 point

13. Kelvin Solomon (Master) 1:04:00, 1 point

14. Rota Taiatini (Master) 1:05:45, 1 point

15. Eru Ruwhiu (Master) 1:11:42, 1 point

16. Kris Dahl (Open W) DNF, 1 point

Surfski

1. Marty McDowell (Open) 49:55, 2 points (as at least three in division)

2. Chester Burt (Open) 50:25, 1 point

3. Sandy Winterton (Open) 53.41, 1 point

Surfski Double

1. Andrew Cary & David Robinson (Open) 50:07, 1 point each

Current point standings

Name Age group I II III IV Total
Piki Emery SNR Master M 2 2 2 2 8
Grant Barribal Master M 0 2 2 2 6
Jörn Scherzer Open M 1 1 2 2 6
Anita Taggart SNR Master W 0 2 2 2 6
Willie Kappely Master M 1 1 1 0 3
Royce Gray SNR Master M 1 1 1 0 3
Ray Kearns Open M 0 1 1 1 3
Kemara JNR 16 M 1 0 1 0 2
Tyler Open M Surfski 0 1 1 0 2
Mereana Hodges Master W 0 2 0 0 2
Selena Katene Master W 0 0 2 0 2
James Sadler Master M 0 1 0 1 2
Tina Kearns Master W 0 1 0 1 2
Paddy Rimene Open M 0 0 1 1 2
Dave Ryde Master M 0 0 1 1 2
Bjorn Agnew Open M 0 0 1 1 2
Kris Dahl Master W 0 0 1 1 2
Marty McDowell Open M Surfski 0 0 0 2 2
Taawhana Chadwick Open M 0 1 0 0 1
Mike Open M Surfski 0 1 0 0 1
Nicky Open W Surfski 0 1 0 0 1
Chris Fox SNR Master W 0 1 0 0 1
Ricky Open M 0 0 1 0 1
Doug Master M 0 0 1 0 1
Pania Open W 0 0 1 0 1
Turi 1 Open M Surfski 0 0 1 0 1
Turi Jnr Tulepu JNR 16 M 0 0 1 0 1
Fahina Tulepu Open M 0 0 1 0 1
Thomas Tawhiri Master M 0 0 0 1 1
Chester Burt Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1
Sandy Winterton Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1
Andrew Cary Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1
David Robinson Open M Surfski 0 0 0 1 1
Terry Gardner Master M 0 0 0 1 1
Kelvin Solomon Master M 0 0 0 1 1
Rota Taiatini Master M 0 0 0 1 1
Eru Ruwhiu Master M 0 0 0 1 1

FYI, points to give away:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if at least 3 paddlers in same or lower/higher division)

Reminder: The next race is on 15 August. Chester Burt will run this race for Joern while he is away in Germany enjoying the heat. Watch out for the race notice on the Friday before on www.hoetonga.co.nz. Location will depend on the weather forecast provided by www.weather.co.nz on that Friday. In calm or southerly conditions it will be in Mana, in northerly conditions it will be in Petone.

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MANA Island Challenge 2010, 28 August 2010

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The Mana Island Challenge 2010 is being hosted by the Porirua Canoe Kayak Club and is the inaugural event.

The regatta is a fundraising event for local Porirua paddlers who will be attending the 2010 Vaka Eiva race in Rarotonga.

When: 28 August 2010

Registrations due: 14 August 2010

The following information can be downloaded:

Race Information:

Turi Hodges: (04) 236 8804; turihodges@gmail.com

or

Mereana Hodges: (027) 206 4492; menahodges@gmail.com

Registration Information:

Tere Hodges-Tulepu: (04) 236-8532; hodges.tulepu@xtra.co.nz

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W1 Harbour Series (IV), 25 July, at Mana / Ngati Toa Domain

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The W1 Harbour Series (IV) on 25 July will be run from Mana. Although the weather forecast at http://www.weather.co.nz is only for a light 10kt southerly, to be safe it will be in Mana / Ngati Toa Domain again.

Time: meet at 9.15am, race start at 10am

Distance: ~ 10km

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, and are trained in basic self-rescue techniques!

Cost: $2 and your enthusiasm, money goes towards price for the paddler with the most points but winning isn’t the only way to gain points.

FYI, points to give away:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if at least three paddlers in same/lower/higher division)

The main price is a a brandnew blue wave camelbak. There will also be additional spot prices, handed out at the completion of the series in September.

Purpose: This event is for those looking for some competition and for those wanting to spice up their W1 training sessions.

Paddling craft: The series is intended for W1 but the event is open to all paddling craft. The series runs during the Winter season between May and September. Note that the Surfski and Waka Ama Series runs between October and March.

Race notices / change of venue: announced via http://www.hoetonga.co.nz (The venue is normally confirmed on Friday before the race, check http://www.hoetonga.co.nz for race notices.)

If you have any questions, please contact Jörn Scherzer @ 021-1250997.

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Fit for funding?

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…get free, practical advice on funding opportunities

Learn how to make the most of funding opportunities for your organisation at a free event offering practical advice on how to seek and make the most of funding opportunities. Whether you are trying to raise $500 or $500,000, whether it be for sport, arts, health, youth development, education or social services, the Fit for Funding half-day forum will be useful for your organisation.

The forum starts with guest speakers, funding specialists who will speak about the fund application process, sharing their knowledge and experiences. After morning tea, discussion time is available for those attending to meet face to face with funding agencies, network with the local NGO sector and opt into other workshops.

Fit for Funding

Time: 9am – 12.30pm (morning tea included)

Date: Wednesday 4 August

Place: Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

Representatives from major funding organisations will also be available for advice –- including Lotteries, the New Zealand Community Trust,Pub Charity, NZCT,  the Lion Foundation, Creative New Zealand, the Charities Commission and the Department of Internal Affairs.

Register to book a place

  • email your contact details to Shirley Travis (shirley.travis@wcc.govt.nz)
  • call Shirley direct on 499 4444, Monday to Wednesday.

Registrations will be confirmed by email. Please book early as places are limited.

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