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2 life-jackets left on the beach after the Omokoroa Dash on 6th Feb.

You'll need to describe them to claim them. Get in touch with TMOCC at [email protected] or Lawrence on 0220894699.

Mangawhai Waka Ama (Inc) Club are looking for a loan of a W6

Our newly established Mangawhai Waka Ama (Inc) Club are looking for a loan of a W6. We currently do not have a waka and our founding members are keen to get out on the water. Because we are a club of mostly new paddlers we will stick to paddling within the harbour for this season.

Appointed Coaches - Waka Ama New Zealand 2017 IVF World Distance Champs

Waka Ama New Zealand would like to congratulate Roni Nuku who has been appointed as the Para Waka Ama Team National Distance Coach - for the 2017 IVF World Distance Champs Campaign

Appointed Managers - Waka Ama New Zealand 2017 IVF World Distance Champs

Congratulations to the following managers who are well into their campaign management. We would like to wish you all the best for the up coming months.

Hoe Tonga Safety Course Updates

Course will take place at 24 Marine Parade, Petone, Wellington between 9.30am to 3.30pm - meet at 9.15am to register. Please ensure you provide your own lunch (tea, coffee will be supplied).

25th Portage Crossing Anniversary & 15th Crossing 1992-2017

Entries extended to midnight tonight (Thursday 9th)

Paddle was found just north of Matauri Bay, Northland

Moana Nui waka paddle on the east coast of Northland. If the owner can describe the rest of its features I will be happy to return it to them, contact Joe Wilson ph. 027 482-2727 or [email protected]

Takapuna Beach Cup Support Boats and Drivers Needed

If you have a boat or wish to drive a hire boat please contact [email protected] we still have crews from out of Auckland looking to hire support boats for the event. Support boats are paid $500 per boat/driver. If you are able to drive a boat payment is $200, we have a limited number of boats looking for drivers only.

James Bhutty Moore-morial Race 2017- Race Results

Well done to all those who raced on the weekend. Full results are now online. Check out James Moore-morial race Facebook page for more photos

Omokoroa Dash Results 2017

Thanks to all the paddlers and whanau who supported us at the Omokoroa Dash. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. Awesome to see so many new paddlers out there and to have our Junior Elite Long Distance Womens squad there supporting the day as well.

2017 New Zealand Para Waka Distance Team Selection Criteria and Information

2017 Ace Cuthers Memorial Club Spirit Trophy Winners

The “Ace Cuthers Memorial Club Spirit Award” is a trophy that is chosen by the Volunteers and Officials at the event.This trophy was carved and named in honour of Ace Cuthers who we sadly lost in 2010. This year the award was presented to Te Pou Herenga Waka Ama Club

Te Tohu Whakarewa Tāngata o Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa 2017

In 2015 Waka Ama NZ /Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa Board had great pleasure in announcing the establishment of a ‘virtual’ Hall of Fame to permanently recognise outstanding contributors to the sport of waka ama in New Zealand/Aotearoa. This year we have four very special people who dedicate much of their lives to the sport of Waka Ama in New Zealand since it began in this country - Hoturoa Kerr, Maggie Greening, Corrina Gage and Alex Ryder

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama Sprint Championships Club Points - Winners 2017

Congratulations to the Horouta Waka Hoe Club who once again won the prestigious Club Points Trophy.

Lost Yellow and Black Tai Paddle

We are looking for a yellow and black tai paddle that we think we left behind after the long distance trials on the Sunday. I cant recall, but it should have either my husbands name Dean James or his initials DSJ, something like that. Any help with this would be great. Contact Lauren - [email protected]