Do you wanna be the proud owner of a brandnew Kialoa paddle? For free?

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Well, so do we…

But hey, while you are looking at this, please take a moment to complete our paddler questionnaire by following the below survey link.

As part of our commitment to our paddlers in the region, Hoe Tonga wishes to survey paddlers, volunteers and members on a regular basis.

What you think is important and the information you provide will help us improve the services we offer to you.

The survey will remain open until 11 July.

Click here to take the survey (now closed).

Thank you for your participation.

ENDS

Waka Ama Technique Clinic, 27 June, for Intermediate Level Paddlers

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Tunui a te Ika and Hikoikoi are jointly hosting a waka ama technique clinic as part of a strategy to support our members and paddlers within the Wellington region to excel in the sport of Waka Ama. Depending on interest further clinics may be held.

These workshops are free to Tunui and Hikoikoi members; a small fee applies to non-members ($10 includes sausage sizzle). All welcome.

The clinic will be held on Sunday 27 June at Hikoikoi, Petone from 9.30am ending at 3pm. Cancellation will be by text, please provide your contact number on the attached registration form.

The day will include land and water training including:

  • Video analysis of paddling technique
  • Mechanics of stroke
  • Dynamics of Team
  • OC1 and OC6 paddling
  • Boat run
  • Training percentages 50/70/80/100
  • Question time

No reira e te whānau waka ama, register your interest now by completing the registration form and sending to Niks Grace (Tunui Secretary) nicola.grace@vuw.ac.nz or 0276946362. All enquires can be directed to Niks also.

The coaches that will be running the workshops are Graham Finch and Lyall Reedy.

This is a great opportunity for coaching and networking with paddlers in the Wellington region, not to mention a fun day out on the water!

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W1 Harbour Series (II), 13 June, results

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What a turn-out! 15 paddlers battled it out today, forget the rain and the cold wind, the serious paddlers still turn up, no matter what. That’s the spirit!

By the way, you will be able to catch a glimpse of one of the spot prices before the next race.

The distance was 10.2km (Mana around the reef, to Browns Bay and back to Mana).

Below the results. Many thanks to Selena for time keeping. If the age group or something else is incorrect please let Joern know.

OC1 results

1.Grant Barribal (Master) 59:35, 2 points (as at least three in division)

2. Jörn (Open) 59:49, 1 point

3. Piki (SNR Master) 1:05:34, 1 point

4. Merean Hodges (Master W) 1:07:59, 1 point

5. James (Master) 1:08:32, 1 point

6. Anita (SNR Master W) 1:10:17, 1 point

7. Royce (SNR Master) 1:12:15, 1 point

8. Ray (Open) 1:16:32, 1 point

9. Willie (Master) 1:17:13, 1 point

10. Tina (Master W) 1:20:09, 1 point

OC2

1. Chris / Taawhana (mixed) 58:13, 1 point each

Surfski

1. Mike (Open) 53:49, 1 point

2. Tyler (Open) 55:53, 1 point

3. Nicky (Open W) 57:57, 1 point

Current point standings

Name Age group Series I SeriesII Total
Piki Emery SNR Master M 1 1 2
Royce Gray SNR Master M 1 1 2
Jörn Scherzer Open M 1 1 2
Grant Barribal Master M 0 2 2
Willie Kappely Master M 1 1 2
Anita Taggart SNR Master W 0 1 1
Chris Fox SNR Master W 0 1 1
Nicky Open W Surfski 0 1 1
Mike Open M Surfski 0 1 1
Tyler Open M Surfski 0 1 1
Taawhana Chadwick Open M 0 1 1
Ray Open M 0 1 1
Merean Hodges Master W 0 1 1
Tina Master W 0 1 1
James Sadler Master M 0 1 1
Kemara JNR 16 M 1 0 1

FYI, points to give away:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if more than 3 paddlers per division)

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W1 Harbour Series (II) 13 June at Mana / Ngati Toa Domain

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The W1 Harbour Series (II) on 13 June will be run from Ngati Toa Domain in Mana. The weather forecast is a bit mixed and we may end up with either a southerly or northerly. Not clear but we will make it work.

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, etc.

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 – 1 point for attendance, 1 point for those winning their division (only if more than three paddlers per division)

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 off-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

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

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Revised draft Hoe Tonga constitution, feedback invited by 15 June

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Please click here for the revised draft constitution.

The document contains ‘tracked changes’, please enable those in your MS Word version when reading the document:  deletions are indicated by crossed-out text, proposed additions/changes are indicated by underlined text.  Comments within the document explain relevant changes.

Please provide any feedback by 15 June either directly to the sub-committee: Joern and Averalle at joern.scherzer@gmail.com or ave.paenga@gmail.com; or to your Hoe Tonga club representative.

Note that while you will find quite a number of changes to the text, they do not actually affect the governance/management structure of Hoe Tonga – as agreed by the Hoe Tonga committee the focus of this review is to look at improving the effectiveness of the committee (e.g. changes to the financial year). The changes are mainly intended to improve the structure of the document itself and to improve the usability of the document.

Background: Our strategic plan was adopted in late 2009 and a key initiative is a review of the constitution.  As a result, the Hoe Tonga constitution is currently being reviewed.

Intended time frame for the review (tentative):

by mid June: consultation ends

By mid-to-end-of-June: revised draft made to be made available, invitation for further feedback to club representatives

early July: Hoe Tonga Committee to sign off on final proposals, extraordinary meeting to be scheduled to formally adopt the revised constitution

August: extraordinary general meeting, new constitution adopted

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W1 Harbour Series (1) results

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A good turnout given that a lot of paddlers are away in Noumea. Here the results from today’s racing. The distance was 9km (Petone to Hutt River bridge).

1. Jörn (Open) 51:40, 1 point

2. Piki (SNR Master)53.46, 1 point

3. Royce (SNR Master) 56.40, 1 point

4. Willie (Master) 59.20, 1 point

5. Kemara (JNR16) 1:05:18, 1 point

FYI, points to give away:

  • 1 point for attendance
  • 1 point for a win (if more than 3 paddlers per division)

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W1 Harbour Series (I) at Petone

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The W1 Harbour Series (I) on 23 May will be run in Petone, motorway end.

Time: meet at 9.30am, race start at 10am

Distance: ~ 10km

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, etc.

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) – 1 point for attendance, 1 point for those winning their division (only (if more than three paddlers per division)

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 off-season between May and September. Note that the Surfski and Waka Ama Series runs between October and March.

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

ENDS

Best wishes to paddlers going to World Sprint Champs

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We wish  paddlers going to the World Sprint Champs in Noumea from Hoe Tonga all the best for their racing.

Also again a big thank you to those that have supported the paddlers within our region:

  • J19 HTPWAA girls  – Coach Mareikura Brightwell, Manager Joanne Gibbons
  • J16 HTPWAA girls – Coach Charmaine Matiaha, Manager Tai Elkington
  • Open Men – Coach Robert Taggart, Manager Marinna Millanta-Lowrey
  • Hoe Tonga Worlds Regional Coordinator – Christine Fox NZ

The teams depart on Thursday 20 May. Regular updates will be available on http://www.wakaama.co.nz.

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W1 Harbour Series May-Sep

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Attention W1 paddlers and those wanting to lift their game

This year’s W1 Harbour Series will be run roughly every three-four weeks on the following Sundays:

  • 23 May
  • 13 June
  • 4 July
  • 25 July
  • 5 September

Time: meet at 9.30am, race start at 10am

Where: Petone Foreshore (at the motorway end) in northerly conditions or Ngati Toa Domain in Mana in calm or southerly conditions (for marine weather forecast go to http://www.weather.co.nz)

Distance: ~ 10km

Safety: Paddlers are to ensure that they carry all necessary safety gear, i.e. life jacket, bailer, etc.

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)

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 off-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

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

ENDS