Stories
Oct 18, 2012
Gubbi Gubbi 2012
5 Aotearoa clubs including 14 paddlers from Rangaunu Sports Club from Awanui participated in the 2012 Gubbi Gubbi Junior Waka Ama Sprints in Mooloolaba, Australia in the first weekend of the school holidays Sept Oct 29th to Oct 2. The 3 day very relaxed event targetted junior paddlers under 12 to 19 years and was hosted at Lake Kawana. Two junior under 16 girls teams: Niwa Lakers and Niwa Girls were supported by two young men.
Oct 18, 2012
Whaingaroa Hoe - lost property
During the mens W1 race at the Whaingaroa Hoe this year a white long sleeve XL Kathmandu top was given to one of our support boats please contact me if this is yours cheers, Lana [email protected] 0272773767
Oct 17, 2012
Diary of Waka Ama Adventure
A group of Far North youngsters embarked on a waka journey from Cape Reinga to Whangarei as part of their mental and physical preparation for the upcoming waka ama championships in Rarotonga.
Oct 16, 2012
Stolen Waka Ama
Stolen from: Innes Common, Hamilton Yacht Club, Hamilton Lake. (It was stored with the other W6 waka along the fence line).
Oct 15, 2012
Reminder: Ace Race
Don't forget to get your entries in for Ace's Race. Race entries close on 18th October.
Oct 11, 2012
Northern Advocate - Waka Ama paddlers home
Paddling with pods of dolphins, passing through the iconic Hole in the Rock and battling testing sea conditions and tiring muscles was all part of a 270km waka ama voyage along Northland's east coast.
Oct 9, 2012
AGM RACE
Due to insufficient entries the AGM Race planned for this Saturday has been cancelled. The AGM will still take place at the scheduled time of 12:30pm at Hato Petera College Marae.
Oct 8, 2012
BEREAVEMENT: Sheryll Collins
Sadly we lost Sheryll Collins a well known staunch dragonboater and waka ama paddler a few days ago.
Oct 4, 2012
Waka Te Tasman - Change of Itinerary
Due to a high demand for waka in the Saturday morning races we have moved the W6 Mixed to Saturday afternoon with the W6 men. New race pack with ammended itinerary available on race calendar.
Oct 1, 2012
Winners of our Monthly Prize Draw #4
Congratulations to our three prizewinners drawn today in our fourth monthly prize draw to receive this months prizes from Day Two, AquaSafe New Zealand Ltd and New Zealand Post.
Sep 26, 2012
Ace's Race - Sponsor a Trophy 27 & 28 October 2012
The Ace Race presents a unique opportunity for those that want to contribute in a lasting and meaningful way to the memory of this special man.
Sep 26, 2012
Northern Advocate- Epic Paddle will change lives
Sixteen young waka ama paddlers are about to set out on what their coach says will be a life-changing journey from Doubtless Bay to Whangarei.
Sep 25, 2012
Club points prize for the 2012 Whaingaroa Hoe
Kia ora koutou, Congratulations to Mitimitaga, WDBA, Porirua Canoe and Kayak and Waitakere who all accrued the same amount of club points over the days racing.
Sep 22, 2012
Nga Kaitiaki Waka Sprints Regatta
24th November Hokianga Harbour
Sep 21, 2012
Monthly Prize Draw #4
Last month thanks to our equipment advertisers, we gave away 1 Camelbak Flashflo hydration pack, 2 SpiBelts and 1 Hides H2O multifunction sunglass strap from Waka Essential Ltd; 6 Editions of 'The Surfers Journal'from Northland Ocean Riders Club and a $50 Prezzy Card donated by New Zealand Post.
