Introducing our hosts for the first race of the Hoe Tonga Winter Paddler Series – Ōtaki Waka Hoe!!

• Saturday 23 May 2026
• Sunday 24 May 2026 (postponement date)
• Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti
• 8-10km short course
• 18-20km long course
• W1, W2, W3, W4, W6, W12
• OC1 & OC2
• Novice, Juniors, Open, Master, Senior Master, Golden Master divisions

Club coordinators can complete team entries using the Waka Ama NZ online portal

Updated race information will be made available here: https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2454

We look forward to seeing you all in front of motu Kāpiti at this exciting opening event