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Worlds 2008 - Splashing it up
Aotearoa Kaha are off to a big start in the J19 Men V61000 repechage
Tomorrow is finals day, all the finals, all the divisions. Our hopes and well wishes rest with those who have made the cut.
The racing was hot, the admin tent was hotter.
We actually brought a thermometer with us today, cause I am still struggling with the Fahrenheit thing.
It maxed out at 35.6 degrees at 3pm this afternoon, I will never complain about the tower at karapiro again.
Today was make or break for a number of our teams.
While I would have liked to get more photos of our teams, we have been flat out getting the progressions out the door.
Shaun from down south, has been helping out on the timing for the last few days (anything to get an officials badge).
Anyway, every day he hands around a piece of paper, and takes coffee orders for starbucks. I don't know what he does with those orders, it must be his sense of humour or something, cause today was the third time now, and I have never seen any coffee "ever" get delivered.
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Shaun "The Little General" Hardcastle, barking out orders to the contingent |
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Mmmmmm....Donuts |
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These are the W1 canoes we use for racing. They are called Tevanui. |
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Aotearoa Matukutureia look on as Aotearoa SolutioNZs cross the line. Aotearoa SolutioNZs took 1st in the Snr Master Women V6 500 repechage giving them a spot in the final tomorrow. |
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Aotearoa Kaha are off to a big start. Come on boys, put your paddles in the water before you pull it back. Aotearoa Kaha, came first in the J19 Men V61000 repechage, and have scored a spot in the finals too
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Aotearoa Kotuku coming through the first turn. The Golden master men were also able to secure a place in the finals tomorrow. |
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All the boats are on shore while some quick repairs are done to the course. A couple of the turning flags had come loose. |
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Howard Hyland from Tuatara Club in Whakatane, hanging out with a local Tuatara |
Comments
Anon - Good luck and go for gold AOTEAROA KAHA
09-Aug-2008
Comrade - Tumeke, kia kaha whanau.
09-Aug-2008
Karmen Wallace - Go Aotearoa Kaihoe Waka Whanau!
Gee the excitement is building back here at home too people. Wishing you fullas all the best for your finals apopo.
Awesome updates on the Web Alex and Co.
Big Congratulations to all our paddling whanau over there doing the business.
And don't forget to look up and smile at the camera as you cross the finish line in first place...We're all watching you on Maori TV. Thanks Maori TV for updates on Te Kaea. Tumeke!
Tu Te Hoe!!
09-Aug-2008
Anon - Good Luck to all those paddling in the FINALS!!
Kia Kaha!
Big "ups" to Alex and co for keeping everyone back home up to date with whats been going on over there, awesome job fellas!!
09-Aug-2008
Hatton Family - Gisborne - Go Te Uranga O Te Ra paddlers.Thanks Kiwi,managers and supporters there for your commitment to the team. Its now time to see the team shine.
Sarah Hatton go hard, have fun and smile for the camera. All our love and best wishes are with you.
BELIEVE!
Thanks for the awesome updates on Wakaama.co.nz, ivf worldsprint.com and Maori T.V for us back here in N.Z.
P.S.Kia ora Rob and Justine Nuku - Kev says bet you can,t wait to get back to NZ for some real bread!
Go for Gold!!!
Luv Fiona, Kevin, Anna Hatton - Gisborne
09-Aug-2008
Leilana - Good luck darling hemi leef and the rest of the j19s for tomorrow finally the finals r upon you fullas,kia kaha and bring home gold!!!!!!!!!!lotsa aroha
09-Aug-2008
pee - go the o.k sweeties ..
kahu hohepa your my idol ..
09-Aug-2008
Anon - Goo uncle GEORGE =] bring us a GOLD && Whai wop wop..
09-Aug-2008
.. - GO HEMI TWO TIME WORLD CHAMPION!
09-Aug-2008
.. - GO HEMI TWO TIME WORLD CHAMPION!
09-Aug-2008
.. - GO HEMI TWO TIME WORLD CHAMPION!
09-Aug-2008
Anon - yea hemi go hard brother
09-Aug-2008
whakatane ocean paddle - howard can stay and the tuatara can come back
09-Aug-2008
kw - Looking good the J16 W1 Women.
Go Kayla
Go Talitha
Go Raina
Go Tapita
Go Makere
Take it out ladies 1, 2, 3 clean sweep!!
09-Aug-2008
rollingstones - Kia ora to teams Rakaeio & Pikikotuku All the best for tomorrow girls. You've all put in the hard work now its time to shine. Show them your magic.
Kia ora to Waka Ama NZ and Maori TV for keeping us up to date. Awesome job.
09-Aug-2008
Minhinnick's...... - Kia Kaha Papa.....
AROHANUI.....
Wai Ora
Te Arawhanaunga
Artaki, Monie & Wheriko
Mum.....
09-Aug-2008
WAIOra & TE Ara - GO HARD TEHUIA.....SUMMA....TAMAKI
If u fink u can, Or if u fink u can't....
ur RITE....
BRING IT HOME.....
09-Aug-2008
JELLY AZZ Kohu - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE! V12 J16 women, Hinerupe Maidens, 12 PAX and MatakÅkiri!!!!! You girls can do it!!!!!
Kia kaha kia maia AOTEAROA!!!!!
09-Aug-2008
N.Z for life - Kia Kaha George Thomas, Whae,Ihi,Rachel,Tania,Baley, and all the Rakeiau and Pikikotuku Girls.... All of Aotearoa.
Te Whanau o Rotorua....
10-Aug-2008
N.Z for life - MEAN MAORI MEAN
Jnr 19 Womens W12 World Champs 2008 Aotearoa
Combination of: Team RAKEIAO and PIKIKOTUKU
Bring home GOLD
Shot Girlz You've made us proud...
Rotorua Whanau.. Te Aurere Waka Ama Club and Hei Matau.
10-Aug-2008
N.Z for life - ANOTHER GOLD For Aotearoa....
MEAN MAORI MAN George Thomas
ANOTHER BRONZE For Aotearoa....
W12 Jnr 19 Mens: TEAM BHUTTZ TPOTI.
MEAN MAORI MEAN
10-Aug-2008
Impressed in Wellington - Leanne Haronga what a legend!!! Not satified with a Silver, she goes straight back to the start line and picks herself up a Gold!!! You go girl. Wahinetoa to the max!!
10-Aug-2008
Impressed in Wellington - J16 Women - V12
BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO Tai Tokerau and Hoe Tonga girls on your silver, Gizzy girls on your bronze and da 12PAX coming an oh so close 4th. You fullas all did awesome. Very proud of your result. And then for some of you to go back out there and do the damage again 6 races later in the J19s...toomeke wahine ma.
10-Aug-2008
Up with the manu - Hey RAKEIAO and PIKIKOTUKU we're loving that GOLD!
Nice work ladies. Looking forward to watching the race on tv.
And HINERUPE MAIDENS way to bring it home!!
10-Aug-2008
N.Z for life - Mean Maori Mean
To all the Aotearoa Teams
Bring home the Medals
"You Can Do it"
Arohanui All the Whanau back home.
10-Aug-2008
OC PADDLER - Go uncle George Thomas u the man alrite clean them up.
10-Aug-2008
rollingstones - Choice Aotearoa Tpoti Tahi
Awesome girls congratulations on your Gold Medal Way to go We knew you could do it. Go the Champs.
From the Rollingstones
10-Aug-2008
rollingstones - To the whanau of The J19 Women Rakaieo & Pikikotuku ... Yet again you have come through for the girls and got them out of the sh-t! Your the best...Awesome.
Howie it is critical that you put our girls first before yourself. Thanks to the Parents who have pulled the teams through... That Gold medal is for you.
Shotz Girls way to go.
From the Reporters Mrs T & Queenie
10-Aug-2008
Kwini & Mrs T. - "Big Ups" For you parents at the worlds
Thank you so so much for helping our girlz out I heard if it wasnt for you guys our girlz wouldnt be paddling today Thanks to the coach.
Hey Girlz You can go on the P... 2nite Howards shout just charge it to his room....
... Shot Girlz and Parents Luv you all.
10-Aug-2008