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Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki Dan Fraser Memorial (Sanctioned)

Venue:

Ngamotu Beach Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth

Date:

Sat 7th Mar 2026

Distance:

11km & 21km

Host:

Taranaki Outrigger Canoe Club

Contact Details

Phone: 0277567174

Online Entries

Registration and Event Waiver Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki 2026.docx
Panui 1 Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki Dan Fraser Memorial 2026.pdf
Panui 2 Safety Checks, Waka Hire and Lost Paddlers.pdf
Panui 3 Race Tees .docx

Description

Here it is our tee for this year.

Where going NZ made so cost is a bit higher but this is in the softer higher grade fabric.

Unfortunately due to trying to get image finalized we have a tight pre order time frame to get stock here in time for race day collection so close off is Wednesday evening 9pm with order being placed Thursday morning.

Still completing design tweaks but we wanted to get this out.

Sizes  
  • Male  - S M L XL XXL XXL etc
  • Ladies - 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Cost $65

Please contact Karen with order. 0272413881

Account for payment before order is:
  • TSB
  • 15 3953 0774834 003
  • Taranaki Outrigger Canoe Club

In this race we remember our mate, Dan Fraser, a true legend in the surfing and waka ama community, who left us too soon on July 2nd, 2023. Dan embodied the very essence of our club – Culture, Competition, Lifestyle, and Heart.

Dan was one of the "good ones", a character, next level hard core on the water and off. He pushed limits and encouraged us to go hard, always ready to help and have a shared laugh. He was more than a fellow paddler; he was an integral part of our club whānau. His sudden passing leaves an empty space that cannot be filled.

His legacy is woven into the fabric of our club and this race. Farewell, e hoa, your paddle strokes may be silent, but the ripples of your impact will forever be felt in Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki.

This event showcases the best of Taranaki conditions and will be based at the New Plymouth Yacht club situated at the western end of Ngāmotu Beach. The events is for experienced ocean paddlers only.  Registration and administration will be inside the yacht club and open from 6.45am.

Race 1 - Short course of 8 -11km
  • W6 Women / Men / Mixed
  • W1 & W2 Women / Men / Mixed
Race 2 - Long course of 9 - 22 km
  • W6 Women / Men / Mixed

Join us for legendary kai after Race 2 competitors return home.

Competitors Ability
We are providing opportunities for experienced and capable crews aged 19 and above. The term “experienced” means that teams and individuals have experience in OPEN SEA conditions. All Clubs are responsible for ensuring that all paddlers are fit and competent in the race that they have been entered into.

The Race Director has the discretion to withdraw a team or an individual who is deemed to be unfit or unprepared to complete the race.



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