Pls contact Chester on 022 6455 820 if its yours…
Hoe Tonga constitution is being reviewed
Note that 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.
This is to advise all regional clubs and paddlers of the intended time frame for the review:
by mid-May: revised draft to be made available to clubs and paddlers for feedback
by early June: consultation ends
By early-to-mid-June: revised draft made to be made available, invitation for further feedback from club representatives
mid-June: Hoe Tonga Committee to sign off on final proposals, extraordinary meeting to be scheduled to formally adopt the revised constitution
July/August: extraordinary general meeting, new constitution adopted
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Wairarapa Nui Tonu looking for W6 trailer
If you can help or if you know somebody who builds such trailers, please contact Janeen from Wairarapa Nui Tonu: Janeen.Cross@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz
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Be seen – be safe
Please ensure that crews and paddlers carry sufficient lighting when training in the evening/morning/night. Be seen and be safe.
Note that councils can fine you for breaking maritime safety rules.
For some good lighting options, please go to www.oceanequipment.co.nz. Note that the Mark III Tektite light is an affordable solution for paddlers. No excuses please.
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Results: Final Surfski and Waka Ama Series 25 Apr
Hi All,
Thanks for another really good turnout for the last race today, with 35 paddlers taking to the water.
Keep an eye on the www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.com for races coming up over the winter and early spring.
The 2010/2011 Season will start again at the end of September with races running through to the end of April.
Congrats to all who have supported the Series with 12 races over the last 7 months, you are making the Welly Paddlers Series very well known in our Region, around the Country and also around the World thanks to the Internet you also provide a great viewing to the public around the greater Wellington Area and I’m sure you all inspire others to get out and have ago as well……….that’s what racing in numbers does, it creates a great spectacle and you all get noticed.
A few Businesses and People I’d like to thank over the last 7 months who have supported us:
Capital Times
The Wellingtonian
Kapi Mana News
Frampton Signs
Twins Digital (Shelley Bay)
CSTM (custom printed clothing)
Brent Harrison at Bivouac
Shane Ross www.betterthantv.co.nz
Sharlene Winiata for doing all the hard yards on the day, while I enjoy the leisurely stuff out on the water.
Most of all Thanks to you the paddlers, without your support we wouldn’t have the good races that we have.
If anyone’s after lightweight buoyancy vests go view our website link for Mocke vests www.paddlekitnz.com (I wear one of them they are lightweight and allow great air flow) and also check out the compact waste belt inflatable vest on www.hutchwilco.co.nz
Results from today at Ngatitoa Domain.
Short Course 7 km
Kemara Hauiti-Parapara 52:30 W1
Kris Dahl 52:53 W1
Selina Katene 52:59 W1
John Taylor 53:53 SS
Tuhiwai Hauiti-Parapara 54:08 SS
Oliver Smith 57:23 W1
Joshua Salsman/Darnell Tearikiaua 58:34 W2
Dianne Morgan 60:07 SK
Howie Clarke 17:20 SS
Sarah Snow 32:18 W1
Long Course 10 km
Matt Archer 51:30 MK
Chester Burt 51:39 SS
Mike Tate 53:38 SS
Eric Waterson 55:03 SS
Tuhiwai’s OC 6 crew 55:55 W6
Paul Colgate/Fahina Tulepu 58:24 W2
Joern Scherzer 58:33 W1
Mark White 60:07 SS
Iain Gillies 60:54 SS
Rob Taggart 60:57 W1
Peki Emery 61:27 W1
Brent Harrison 62:08 MK
George Faalogo 62:48 W1
James Sadler 64:10 W1
David Fisher 66:49 SK
Pete Notman 70:46 SK
Terry Gardiner 74:31 W1
Thomas Tawhiri 74:43 W1
W1 Waka Ama W2 Double W6 Six person MK Multisport kayak SS Surf ski SK Sea kayak
If anyone would like to find out any information on racing, coming events or purchasing equipment contact us any time.
through
04 976 1795
022 6455 820 Chester
027 4581 005 Sharlene
Waka Ama Series Finale, 25 Apr, Mana
Yep it’s the lucky last race of the 2009/2010 Season… but don’t forget the Tai Tonga 41 Race at Evans Bay the day before…
Welly Paddlers Series Race 12
Sunday April 25, 2010
The Venue is Ngatitoa Domain Mana.
Start time 10 am………..we will be there early as usual from 9.15 am for registrations.
We have 3 courses.
2.5km for SUP’s
7 km short course
10 km long course
2.5 km course…………. Ngatitoa to the last mooring pole by the shoreline at Te Onepoto Bay then back to Ngatitoa.
7 km course……………..Ngatitoa to the last mooring pole by the shoreline at Te Onepoto Bay then head around into the Pauatahunui Estuary and
around a yellow buoy at the Bottom of Browns Bay then back to Ngatitoa.
10 km course……………Ngatitoa down the Porirua Harbour to the Jetty at Onepoto by the Rowing Club then head around into the Pauatahunui Estuary
and around a yellow buoy at the bottom of Browns Bay then back to Ngatitoa.
As mentioned the change in distance is due to Matariki being cancelled this Year and the fact that it is cooling off a bit and most of the races have already wound down for the Season now as well.
We’ll have all the tee shirts there as well, so bring an extra $25 if you’d like one.
See you on Sunday
Chester and Sharlene
Regional Sprints later this year
The Hoe Tonga has just agreed to run the Hoe Tonga W1 and W6 Sprints on the following dates:
Hoe Tonga W1 Sprints (Regional Champs, including qualifier for Nationals 2011)
Date: 4 December
Reserve date: 5 December
Venue: to be confirmed but likely Onepoto
Hoe Tonga W6 Sprints (Regional Champs)
Date: 11 December
Reserve date: 12 December
2nd reserve date: 18 December
Venue: to be confirmed but likely Onepoto
Note that Hoe Tonga has also agreed to no longer run two W6 Sprint events. It is however likely that a club will take on the responsibility of running one event.
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Workshop: I’m on the club committee, what the heck to I do?
I’M ON A SPORTS CLUB COMMITTEE – WHAT THE HECK DO I DO? Plus CLUB PROMOTION and MARKETING
IMPROVE YOUR COMMITTEE PERFORMANCE!
Feeling frustrated with your meetings? People ramble off the topic? Spend time looking backward instead of focusing on big important issues? People turn up late? Constantly run over time? Chairperson doesn’t listen? Meetings ruled by one parent with a bee in their bonnet? We can help by showing you the best practice for effective meetings plus we will have a section on Club Promotion / Marketing and plenty of time for Q&A and networking. Bring your committee along at the discounted group price – its important to have as many of your committee there so you can learn together.
Sport Wellington will run the following workshops, these cater for all areas of Hoe Tonga:
Monday 3rd May Kapiti College
Monday 24th May Greytown (extra Q&A session instead of the marketing section)
Monday 31st May Pelorus Trust Sports House, Seaview (includes a marketing expert guest speaker)
Monday 28th June Masterton (guest speaker from Wairarapa Times Age)
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Investment: $10pp or $20 per club (up to 5 people—bring the committee along!)
More info on http://www.sportwellington.org.nz/courses-workshops/
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Results: Waka Ama Series, 4 Apr, Petone
full results available at: http://www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.com/
O.C.6’s: Worlds Crew 59.00, 1; Aniuwaru 64:41, 2.
Surf skis: Mike Tate 66:50, 1; Adam Tate 66:57, 2; Chester Burt 67:14, 3; Eric Waterson 68:32, 4; Les Morris 69:24, 5; Andrew Carey 70:13,6; Brian Grace 72:59,7; Craig Anderson, 76:37, 8; Jaco Olwagen 81:45, 9;
Kayak Men: Dean Ford 67:37, 1; Greg Taylor 72:57, 2; Eric Barber 73:02, 3; Jonathon Alsop 76:28, 4; Brent Harrison 76:43, 5; Lawrence Kent 77:12, 6; Sandy Winterton 78:25,7;
Kayak Women: Claire Sherrington 84:06, 1.
OC 1 Men: Leon Rossbotham 73:54, 1; Peki Emery 76:32, 2; Neil O’Brien 76:57, 3; James Sadler 79:26, 4; Judge Poutapu 80:28, 5;
OC 1 Women: Chris Fox 80:28, 1; Mena Hodges 83:50, 2; Mariana Hodges 84:00, 3; Anita Taggart 85:43, 4; Selena Katene 86:54, 5; Sarah Snow 89:00, 6.
Surf ski Juniors: Kieran Coburn 92:47, 1.
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Waka Ama Series at Petone on Easter Sunday
“The Motorway Race”
Sunday April 4, 2010
Starting at 10 am sharp!
You can all make this Wellingtons biggest multi Canoe/ Kayak race by turning up………….if you don’t it will be Wellingtons semi biggest race (-:
Sorry it’s Easter Weekend and the end of daylight savings as well, on the flip side like family, we will be giving away Easter Eggs!
Course:
From The Wellington Waterski Club follow the Motorway to the Interislander reclaimed land (knoll) and turn around a buoy 10 metres from the shore in that bay before the knoll then back to the finish distance 13 km
If it’s a tricky little Southerly the course will be from the same starting point but will run along the shoreline and around up the Hutt River to a buoy by the Sladden Park dead arm and return the distance will be about 11km.……….yep that’s half of the Crazyman course!
If you’re unsure about the course or where it’s going just call us to inquire on 0274 581 005
We don’t cancel our races we just go for another course or venue if it’s too rough.
Entry fee:
$5 singles
$8 doubles
$12 sixes
Open to all Surf skis, Outrigger Canoes, sea kayak, multisport kayaks, adventure racing doubles and double surf skis.
Buoyancy Vests are compulsory either worn or carried, the use of bailers, foot or handpumps, leg leashes, paddle floats cellphones, flares and any other safety equipment is optional and your judgement should be used in regard to whether you feel they will assist you on the day.
Again there are heaps of Spot Prizes including Welly Paddlers tee shirts and all the usual spoils if you wish to order one they are green with yellow writing on them………….Welly paddlers on the front $25 each……………….. selling just below cost, as we got a good deal om them.
I’ve got sizes M and L in this current batch, there are 6 left………..another batch will be available at the last race for pick up (all sizes just place your order this weekend)
Don’t forget to view the latest info and photos on www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.com we don’t fall asleep on the job with our website, the core information changes at least every 2 weeks
cheers,
Chester and Sharlene
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association 