NEWS
New category added and Entries extended - George Pomana Memorial Race 1
By request an 8km event has been added for the Open and Masters+ divisions for all W1, OC1, W2 events, for the George Pomana Race 1 event this Saturday. Entries are thus extended until Thursday midnight (same day as rosters close). Contact your club administrator to add your entry.
Insurance for World DIstnace Championships now avalaible
If you are competeing at the World Distance Champioships in Brazil, you must have travel insurance that covers you to race on water. We are able to offer insurance through TAI again for those traveling.
Entries Open - Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 3
Race 3 is June 8th, The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington. Entries close Wednesday June 4th. Three events to go.
Entries Open - Rotohoe Series Race 1
Four events, first Saturday of the month across June - September. Race 1 June 7th, is at Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā. Entries close Tuesday June 3rd.
Whaingaroa Hoe - Entries extended
Entries have been extended until Sunday May 11th. This is the same day as rosters close, so please remember to ensure these are also completed by Sunday midnight.
2025 Waka Ama NZ Race Rule Review Process
Please see all information regarding the 2025 Race Rule Reveiw process. Each proposal must come from an affiliated club, region or Waka Ama NZ and must be accompanied by an explanation of the rationale for the change. The online submission form has been shared with clubs and regions.
2025 Long Distance Nationals Event Survey
Waka Ama NZ in association with the Hoe Tonga Region, and the LDN Organising Committee, thank you for supporting this event. Please complete the event survey to provide feedback on your experience
World Distance Pānui 2 online now
Pānui 2 for the 2025 World Distance Championships is online now. Please read through for important information and updates
Entries Open - IceBreaker Challenge
Two day event hosted by Fire in Ice in Dunedin. W1, W2, W6 events available for all ages
Entries Open - George Pomana Memorial Regatta V1 Series
Three races held last Saturday of the month - May 31st, June 28th, July 26th - Race 1 entries open now!
RACE CALENDAR
IceBreaker Challenge 2025 (Sanctioned)
OUSA Aquatic Centre, Otago Boat Harbour, Dunedin
500m, 5km, 10-20km
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
Rotohoe Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā
6km, 10km, 14km
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 3 (Sanctioned)
The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington
2km, 4km
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 4 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
8km, 15km
Heretaunga Matariki (Subject to Sanctioning)
Clive River, Hawkes Bay
7km, 10km, 15km
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea Hoe (Sanctioned)
Evans Bay, Wellington Harbour
8km & 16km
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
Parihaka Waka Ama Hoe Matariki (Sanctioned)
Whangarei Cruising Club – Parua Bay, Whangarei
8km & 18km
Rotohoe Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Rangiuru Bay Reserve, Tarawera, Rotorua
6km, 10km, 14km
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 4 (Sanctioned)
The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington
2km, 4km
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 5 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
8km, 15km
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - 20th Anniversary - Race 3 (Sanctioned)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
