Stories
Apr 22, 2008
The Round the Rock Alcatraz Challenge
We at He'e Nalu host a race around Alcatraz and along the City Bay Front. This race held every year will this year take place in San Francisco on a practice day for the World Sprints at Lake Natoma as well as the Pacific Islanders Aloha Festival in SF at
Apr 22, 2008
Worlds 2008 - NZ J19 Women Squad
After final Time Trial selections were held at Lake Rotoma on Saturday 12th April, I am pleased to confirm the names of the J19 Women paddlers from the TPOTI Regional program.
Apr 21, 2008
Cancellation - AROCA 10k
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel the 10km regatta dated 26/04/08. The next AROCA 10k Series race is on Sat 10th May
Apr 21, 2008
Roto Hoe over for another Year!!
The last of the Roto Hoe series was run in brilliant sunshine at Lake Okareka. Another great get-together with a whole lot of great paddlers!
Apr 20, 2008
Photos - Last Roto Hoe 2008
Photos from the last Roto Hoe of 2008. Held at Lake Okareka on Sat 19th April. Beautiful day!!!!!
Apr 20, 2008
Paddling Books
Moana Nui now have in stock 2 books: "The art and skill of steering" and "The paddling guide to outrigger canoeing"
Apr 19, 2008
Fiji Wai-Tui - NZ side dominates outrigger meet
New Zealand’s Portage Crossing club has proven to be one of dominant teams at the Wai-Tui Fiji Outrigger International at the National Canoe Centre at Suva Point.
Apr 17, 2008
Paddlers open regatta in style
The 2008 Wai Tui Fiji Outrigger International opened in style as a Takia carrying the chief guests arrived into the Aquifer National Canoe Centre shore last night.
Apr 17, 2008
Tahitian waka paddlers will race here
A partnership effort between the district's Sister Cities Committee, Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti and Gisborne's navigation tradition enthusiasts is going to put this year's Te Unga Mai Festival on the map.
Apr 15, 2008
Trans Taupo - 3 join sub 4 hour club
Three craft and their six paddlers became the first to join the Trans Taupo exclusive ‘Sub 4hour club' in the inaugural event on the weekend. After a flood of late entries, 77 craft of various types took to the water
Apr 14, 2008
Wellington - Day of the dolphins
FINTASTIC: A group on an outrigger canoe get a front-row seat as a pod of up to 100 common dolphins cavort in Wellington's Evans Bay. Source: CRAIG SIMCOX/The Dominion Post
Apr 13, 2008
Safety Reminder - Canoe Lights
With winter coming on it seems timely to issue a reminder about the need for a light to be shown when on the water during the hours between sunset and sunrise.
Apr 12, 2008
Panui - TWP Whakaraupo Marathon Series 2008
Venue: Naval Point Yacht Club, Lyttelton Harbour Date: Sat 19th Apr 2008 Distance: 10km Host: Te Waka Pounamu
Apr 11, 2008
Lost Car Key Found at Waka Fest
A single car key has been found at waka fest (Sunday Race).
Apr 11, 2008
Yet more photos of Waka Fest
The photo galleries seem pretty popular, so here are some more pics of all 3 days. Courtesy of Gary Lovell
