Waka Ama is a fast-growing marine activity and sport in New Zealand. The purpose of the Waka Ama Safety course is to encourage safe practices essential to paddling Waka Ama, in addition to that covered in Day Skipper and Boatmaster

DATE: Sunday 1st November 2020

VENUE: Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park Boat Ramp

AIM: This course is designed for Waka Ama paddlers old and new. Includes parts of the Waka Ama, equipment, emergencies, communication, weather, trip planning, navigation techniques, rules and regulations.

DURATION: 6 hours

TIME: 10.00am – 4.00pm

QUALIFICATION: Waka Ama Certificate

MAX NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 20 per course

HOW TO ENTER: Enter online through your club rep (for a list of club reps http://wakaama.co.nz/clubs/reps)

PRICE: $35 for affiliated paddlers, $75 for Non-affiliated paddlers.

Waka Ama Safety Course proudly brought to you by Waka Ama NZ, Coast Guard Boating Education and Maritime New Zealand.

Enter through your club rep as per Sprint Nationals, LDN etc. For non-affiliated paddler enrollment please email [email protected]