Stories
Aug 16, 2017
RESULTS: TUOTR Winter Series - Mid Winter Dash
Results are now online for the TUOTR Winter Series - Mid Winter Dash held in Wairoa on Saturday. Head to the waka ama facebook page for photos
Aug 15, 2017
AROCA Series 12 August Results online
Results for all races are available on the event page. If there are any queries or corrections required please notify [email protected] before Thursday. Full results will series points will be updated on Friday and added to the page.
Aug 15, 2017
Results Race 2 – Hoe Tonga Paddla Series
Here the results for race 2 of the series, hosted by Porirua Canoe Kayak Club. A big thank you to PCKC for organising a great event, again with a massive 26 team entries.
Aug 15, 2017
RESULTS: Mauao Ocean Hoe Series - Race 1
Tena koutou to all who attended, supported and competed in Race 1 of the Mauao Ocean Series held at Waikorire/Pilot Bay on 12th August. It was an amazing day of racing in sometimes very strong winds and demonstrated how waka ama canoes and the skill and teamwork of those who compete in them is ever improving.
Aug 14, 2017
Poor Knights Crossing 2017
Entries for this year’s Poor Knights Crossing open ocean challenge are still open but will definitely close on August 23. A long list of category prizes and spot prizes have been confirmed for the event, including gear from Strongarm Power in the Water for all paddlers. A large fleet of event and safety craft has been booked for the event and all procedures are now in place for a great race. Enter online at www.enternowonline.com/4290 All enquiries to [email protected]
Aug 11, 2017
Applications for 2018 Elite World Sprint Coaches
Waka Ama New Zealand are currently seeking applications for Coaches for New Zealand teams that will compete at the 2018 IVF World Elite Sprint Championships
Aug 7, 2017
PANUI - HOE TONGA PADDLA RACE 2 on Saturday
A heads up to all paddlers, whanau and supporters attending the above race that the venue is 55 Onepoto Road which is past the Titahi Bay Rowing Club where the Hoe Tonga regionals have been held in the past. Drive to the end of Onepoto Road and you will see all the waka, trolleys, etc., in the car park. Please see attached panui for trailer and car parking information
Aug 4, 2017
AROCA Series Results Summary
Full series results to date attached. Any queries or corrections please notify [email protected] note that protests cannot be made but corrections to errors can be corrected.
Aug 4, 2017
ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSING SOON! Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series - Race 2
Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2017 Race 2 hosted by PCKC. Online entries close this Sunday (6th) August at midnight. Contact your club rep to enter online!
Aug 3, 2017
Waka Ama Foundation Coaching Course - Whanganui
There are still a few spots available for this course next Sunday (13th) August. Please email Waka Ama or contact us through your club administration at [email protected]. Accommodation on Saturday is available if required. Please contact Anne for further information - [email protected]
Aug 2, 2017
AROCA Series W6 Event 5 Hosted by Te Paerangi Entries open and Panui available
Panui is now available on the event page, if clubs are wishing to hire a W6 Te Paerangi have some available. See your club admin to enter.
Aug 2, 2017
Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2017 - Race 4
Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2017 - Race 4 hosted by Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke Whanganui Waka Ama Club in Whanganui. Online entries are open, see your club rep to enter online!
Aug 2, 2017
Engineering students head to the Queen Lili’uokalani Memorial race
This past March seven waka ama teams from the University of Auckland competed in The Great Waka Ama Race. The race started and finished at Takapuna Beach, teams paddled five kilometres from Takapuna to Rangitoto Island, ran a return eight kilometres to the summit and then paddled back to Takapuna Beach. The winner of the event won an all-expenses paid trip to Hawaii to race in the Queen Lili’uokalani Memorial race. The winners for 2017 were from the faculty of Engineering.
Aug 1, 2017
July member prize draw winners
Our winners are:
Jul 31, 2017
The clock is ticking on entries for the Poor Knights Crossing!
Remember to get your name in for the $400 Vaikobi paddle gear package! All entries fully paid as at July 31 go in the draw...don't miss out on the coolest paddling gear around. Get involved in Aotearoa’s toughest open ocean downwind paddle event. Waka, SUP and ocean ski. For info email: [email protected] or to enter go to www.enternowonline.com/4290
