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Results - Waka Fest 2008 - Waka Seven's
Today Sunday, last day of the Waka Fest 2008. A short race in the surf out and around Rabbit Island
Yay, a fun race to finish the week off.
A le'mon start from the beach, W1 paddlers ran to their canoes and hit the surf. They did a 2.5km circuit around Rabbit Island and back in, then they ran around the tent and back out to the W6's that were ready and waiting.
Jump into the W6, off for a quick 8km loop down the main beach, back around Rabbit Island, then catch a wave or two on the way back in.
Tarawera won the Mens race in a time of 47.26 and Okere won the womens race in 53:04
Congratulations to Hei Matau Paddlers who took away the Top Club Trophy and Cash Prize (which is based on participation in all events as well as top placings),
I must say it did look great having all the waka lined up on the beach, and there were quite a few onlookers along the waterfront.
Full results are available here
Results from Waka Sevens
Lost and found
Found a pair of prescription glasses (not sunnies) (on Saturday)
Found a pair of shoes (left in the tent) on Sunday
Lost car keys (left at the surf club bar) on Sunday
Lost wallet (has my drivers licence and a couple of eftpos cards) lost on Friday at Papamoa Beach
USB Memory Key lost on Friday at Papamoa Beach
Please contact [email protected] regarding any of these items.
We would love to hear your comments and suggestions for next years event, so please leave a note below.......
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Comments
Yvonne - Found one black paddle bag with Bush embroided on the cover. Phone Yvonne on 07 3325900 or 021718710
06-Apr-2008
Anon - Mean race, great for spectators. Should add a mixed category next year. Well done Becs and crew
06-Apr-2008
Becs - Found my USB key, brain fried from organising, found at home
06-Apr-2008
West Coast - Cheers guys we had an awesome weekend. Thanks to the race organiser to putting on this wickard event. Wickard Hangi after the race on saturday mean. Thanks to all the young bros from tauranga that helped all day today (sunday) with towing all canoes with the trollys. Helping everyone out when we all finished our relays. PERFECT WEEKEND!!!! Shooot!
06-Apr-2008
satisfied paddler - Fab weather, oarsome event for paddlers and spectators to watch, to the organisers 'Tumeke'definately a blast for those who went on the water.
07-Apr-2008
Maketu Masters - Very impressed with the three day Waka Fest events.A big thankyou to the committee and helpers,and also to those that took part.a very good foundation for the future.
08-Apr-2008