Aotearoa Kaha are off to a big start in the J19 Men V61000 repechage
Tomorrow is finals day, all the finals, all the divisions. Our hopes and well wishes rest with those who have made the cut.
The racing was hot, the admin tent was hotter.
We actually brought a thermometer with us today, cause I am still struggling with the Fahrenheit thing.
It maxed out at 35.6 degrees at 3pm this afternoon, I will never complain about the tower at karapiro again.
Today was make or break for a number of our teams.
While I would have liked to get more photos of our teams, we have been flat out getting the progressions out the door.
Shaun from down south, has been helping out on the timing for the last few days (anything to get an officials badge).
Anyway, every day he hands around a piece of paper, and takes coffee orders for starbucks. I don't know what he does with those orders, it must be his sense of humour or something, cause today was the third time now, and I have never seen any coffee "ever" get delivered.
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Shaun "The Little General" Hardcastle, barking out orders to the contingent |
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Mmmmmm....Donuts |
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These are the W1 canoes we use for racing. They are called Tevanui. |
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Aotearoa Matukutureia look on as Aotearoa SolutioNZs cross the line. Aotearoa SolutioNZs took 1st in the Snr Master Women V6 500 repechage giving them a spot in the final tomorrow. |
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Aotearoa Kaha are off to a big start. Come on boys, put your paddles in the water before you pull it back. Aotearoa Kaha, came first in the J19 Men V61000 repechage, and have scored a spot in the finals too
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Aotearoa Kotuku coming through the first turn. The Golden master men were also able to secure a place in the finals tomorrow. |
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All the boats are on shore while some quick repairs are done to the course. A couple of the turning flags had come loose. |
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Howard Hyland from Tuatara Club in Whakatane, hanging out with a local Tuatara |
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(This story is archived no further comments can be added)5067 paddlers have looked at this page
Thank you so so much for helping our girlz out I heard if it wasnt for you guys our girlz wouldnt be paddling today Thanks to the coach.
Hey Girlz You can go on the P... 2nite Howards shout just charge it to his room....
... Shot Girlz and Parents Luv you all.
Kwini & Mrs T. - 10-Aug-2008
Howie it is critical that you put our girls first before yourself. Thanks to the Parents who have pulled the teams through... That Gold medal is for you.
Shotz Girls way to go.
From the Reporters Mrs T & Queenie
rollingstones - 10-Aug-2008
Awesome girls congratulations on your Gold Medal Way to go We knew you could do it. Go the Champs.
From the Rollingstones
rollingstones - 10-Aug-2008
OC PADDLER - 10-Aug-2008
To all the Aotearoa Teams
Bring home the Medals
"You Can Do it"
Arohanui All the Whanau back home.
N.Z for life - 10-Aug-2008
Nice work ladies. Looking forward to watching the race on tv.
And HINERUPE MAIDENS way to bring it home!!
Up with the manu - 10-Aug-2008
BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO Tai Tokerau and Hoe Tonga girls on your silver, Gizzy girls on your bronze and da 12PAX coming an oh so close 4th. You fullas all did awesome. Very proud of your result. And then for some of you to go back out there and do the damage again 6 races later in the J19s...toomeke wahine ma.
Impressed in Wellington - 10-Aug-2008
Impressed in Wellington - 10-Aug-2008
MEAN MAORI MAN George Thomas
ANOTHER BRONZE For Aotearoa....
W12 Jnr 19 Mens: TEAM BHUTTZ TPOTI.
MEAN MAORI MEAN
N.Z for life - 10-Aug-2008
Jnr 19 Womens W12 World Champs 2008 Aotearoa
Combination of: Team RAKEIAO and PIKIKOTUKU
Bring home GOLD
Shot Girlz You've made us proud...
Rotorua Whanau.. Te Aurere Waka Ama Club and Hei Matau.
N.Z for life - 10-Aug-2008
Te Whanau o Rotorua....
N.Z for life - 10-Aug-2008
Kia kaha kia maia AOTEAROA!!!!!
JELLY AZZ Kohu - 09-Aug-2008
If u fink u can, Or if u fink u can't....
ur RITE....
BRING IT HOME.....
WAIOra & TE Ara - 09-Aug-2008
AROHANUI.....
Wai Ora
Te Arawhanaunga
Artaki, Monie & Wheriko
Mum.....
Minhinnick's...... - 09-Aug-2008
Kia ora to Waka Ama NZ and Maori TV for keeping us up to date. Awesome job.
rollingstones - 09-Aug-2008
Go Kayla
Go Talitha
Go Raina
Go Tapita
Go Makere
Take it out ladies 1, 2, 3 clean sweep!!
kw - 09-Aug-2008
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Anon Paddler - 09-Aug-2008
kahu hohepa your my idol ..
pee - 09-Aug-2008
Leilana - 09-Aug-2008
Sarah Hatton go hard, have fun and smile for the camera. All our love and best wishes are with you.
BELIEVE!
Thanks for the awesome updates on Wakaama.co.nz, ivf worldsprint.com and Maori T.V for us back here in N.Z.
P.S.Kia ora Rob and Justine Nuku - Kev says bet you can,t wait to get back to NZ for some real bread!
Go for Gold!!!
Luv Fiona, Kevin, Anna Hatton - Gisborne
Hatton Family - Gisborne - 09-Aug-2008
Kia Kaha!
Big "ups" to Alex and co for keeping everyone back home up to date with whats been going on over there, awesome job fellas!!
Anon Paddler - 09-Aug-2008
Gee the excitement is building back here at home too people. Wishing you fullas all the best for your finals apopo.
Awesome updates on the Web Alex and Co.
Big Congratulations to all our paddling whanau over there doing the business.
And don't forget to look up and smile at the camera as you cross the finish line in first place...We're all watching you on Maori TV. Thanks Maori TV for updates on Te Kaea. Tumeke!
Tu Te Hoe!!
Karmen Wallace - 09-Aug-2008
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