Stories
Apr 23, 2017
WMG 2017 - Results Day 3
And thats a wrap for Waka Ama Sprints at the World Masters Games 2017, several new champions crowned, and some great racing out on the water. Marathon racing kicks off tomorrow down at Takapuna Beach.
Apr 22, 2017
WMG 2017 - Results Day 2 / Lane Draw Day 3
Another fantastic day out at Lake Pupuke, with some great racing on the water. V1 finals were all held today, and we are on to V6 1000m finals tomorrow, and V6 500m heats and finals. Tomorrow is the last day of Waka Ama Sprints before we move down to the beach for the Marathon events.
Apr 21, 2017
WMG 2017 - Results Day 1
The first day of Waka Ama racing at the 2017 World Master Games kicked off today at Lake Pupuke. There were some close finals out on the water. The perfect flat conditions, also lead to some pretty good times across the finish line. Congratulations to those teams that won medals today in the V12 racing. We will see you on the water tomorrow for the V1 Finals and V6 Heats.
Apr 19, 2017
World Masters Games 2017 - Sprint and Marathon Updates
Get up to the minute information from the following link including lane draws, daily updates and results! Two more sleeps!
Apr 19, 2017
Hauraki Summer Series Race 4 Whangamata - UPDATED DATE
Please see attached updated information - Hauraki Series Race 4 update. Will run Saturday 22nd April - forecast is great for then. Any teams who paid and can't make new date will be refunded. See you all there!
Apr 18, 2017
AROCA Series W6 Event 2 Panui now available
The second race of the series is being held at Narrowneck Beach and is hosted by Ocean Blue Sports Club, for more details on the event please check the event calendar and download the details. Get your entries in!
Apr 14, 2017
World Masters games Canoe search
We are looking for canoes OC1's (Ruddered) & V1's (Rudderless) for overseas paddlers doing world masters games Marathon of 25th April
Apr 14, 2017
Carbon Fibre Outrigger Canoe Va'a Waka
Full carbon super stiff construction, has minor dings from usual use but is in great condition and is a fast solid, well made canoe! Great glide in the flat and has great control in the surf. Click here to view trade me link.
Apr 12, 2017
Bay of Islands Waka Festival
More than 150 paddlers from Waitakere to Kaitaia took part in the inaugural Bay of Islands Waka Ama Festival on Ti Beach in Waitangi over the weekend
Apr 12, 2017
2017 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Long Distance Nationals
The 2017 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Long Distance Nationals will be held in Ahuriri (Napier) in the Hawkes Bay hosted by Te Uranga o Te Ra. More details to follow
Apr 10, 2017
New Zealand V1 Representatives - 2017 IVF World Distance Championships, Tahiti
Congratulations to the following paddlers who have been selected to represent New Zealand in their respective V1 divisions at the 2017 IVF Va'a World Distance Champs, Tahiti. We wish them all the best over the next few months as they prepare for Tahiti 2017!
Apr 5, 2017
REMINDER: The Ultimate Paddle Day 2017
Join us in Riverton on Sunday 9th April for the Ultimate Paddle Day. Stand Up Paddle and Waka Ama disciplines come together for one almighty fun day of action. Whether you’re a competitor or a spectator, there’s something for you to enjoy.
Apr 5, 2017
Hauraki Summer Series 2017 - Race 3 Results
Hauraki Waka Ama whānau would like to thank all those who participated in this event. It began with a beautiful sunset out on Te Moananui a Kiwa followed by an eventful day of racing. Paddlers were greeted with some good swells along the beach at the start of each race and some great bumps were caught on the way back in.
Apr 5, 2017
Te Whanau-a-Apanui Waka Ama Club looking for W6
We are a new club and with mounting interest in the area of junior teams wanting to compete in the Rotohoe series and train towards nationals, we are looking for support from our waka ama whanau.
Apr 4, 2017
Mitamitaga o le Pasefika Va'a-alo Canoe Club 30th Anniversary Celebrations
Saturday 20th May at ASB Stadium Whangarei, tickets are $15 for kids and $30 for adults - ticket includes nibbles, 2 course dinner, entertainment and DJ.
