Stories
Sep 27, 2024
Entries Open - Metua Ewart Memorial 3km Buoy to Buoy Sprint
Akarana Waka Ama invites you to participate in the Metua Ewart Memorial Buoy to Buoy 3km event at Pupuke Moana (Lake Pupuke), Auckland, October 20th, 2024. W1 - 3km and 500m races. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close October 16th
Sep 18, 2024
Cancelled - Rotohoe Series - LDN Practice Race
Due to insufficient entries and the proximity to Long Distance Nationals, the Rotohoe Series - LDN Practice Race (Saturday September 21st) has been CANCELLED. Host club Ruamata, will be in contact with club admins to process refunds. Event host: [email protected]
Sep 16, 2024
Survey - World Sprint Champs 2024
Event hosts, Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, would like your feedback on the recent 2024 World Sprint Champs. Follow the link to fill in the survey.
Sep 12, 2024
Enter Now - Rotohoe Series - LDN Practice Race
Get some last minute practice in before Long Distance Nationals! Enter one of the famous Rotohoe races, hosted by the Ruamata Club. Saturday September 21st, Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā. Entries and rosters close Thursday Sept 19th
Sep 9, 2024
Peter Cowan wins Paralympic BRONZE 🥉🇳🇿🌿🖤
Our boy with the hoe has done it!! E rere ana ngā mihi whakanui ki a koe! Congratulations to Peter Cowan on winning the first-ever Aotearoa Para Va’a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris! Crossing the line in third place with an amazing time of 48.28 to secure the bronze!
Sep 8, 2024
Enter Now - Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 3
Final races in the Mauao Series at Mt Maunganui. Races start in Pilot hay (Waikorire) Tauranga Harbour and head out and around Motu o tau (Rabbit is) for single and doubles and W6 Novice crews. Distance 10km. For W6 crews we have a 16km course that's heads down the coast and returns to Pilot Bay. It's a good opportunity for some good ocean paddling as a lead into racing with LDNs just around the corner.
Sep 6, 2024
Entries Extended - Long Distance Nationals
Due to the numerous late requests received today, the entry deadline for Long Distance Nationals has been extended until midnight Tuesday. Clubs who need to make late additions, please add them in over the weekend.
Sep 5, 2024
Event Update - Long Distance Nationals
Course Maps are available on the event page. Sublimated Merchandise orders close September 10th. Waka Hire - clubs are still looking for waka to hire. Looking to be an event Volunteer? Visit the event page and sign up. Support/Safety Boats are still needed. Can you help?
Sep 5, 2024
Entries closing! Long Distance Nationals 2024
Long Distance Nationals online entries are closing tonight! Contact your club rep to enter
Sep 2, 2024
Enter now! Takapuna Beach Cup
Entries are now open for the 2025 Takapuna Beach Cup (14-16 February 2025). Check out the Takapuna Beach Cup website for full information and follow the entry link to enter!
Aug 30, 2024
Cancelled - Te Hoe Tuatahi o Kōanga
Due to insufficient entries, the Te Hoe Tuatahi o Kōanga event, scheduled for Sunday, has been cancelled.
Aug 27, 2024
Entries Open - Mauao Ocean Series Race 3
Saturday 14th September 2024, Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui. 10km and 16km races, hosted by Hoe Aroha Waka Ama. Entries close: Tuesday Sept 10th. All information is on the event page
Aug 27, 2024
Entries extended - Te Hoe Tuatahi o Kōanga
Get some practice in for Long Distance Nationals. This Sunday September 1st at Evans Bay, Wellington. 12km and 24km event hosted by Tai Tonga 41. Entries close Thursday August 29th, so contact your club administrator today. All details on the event page
Aug 23, 2024
Entries open - Te Hoe Tuatahi o Kōanga
Entries are open for the new Te Hoe Tuatahi o Kōanga event, to be held on Sunday September 1st, Evans Bay, Wellington. Hosted by Tai Tonga 41 - get some practice in before Long Distance Nationals - distances 12km and 24km. Entries close Thursday August 29th
Aug 19, 2024
IVF Va'a World Champs 2024 🌺
Two days of Elite racing are done and dusted with our Aotearoa Teams bringing home awesome results against the best of the best. 6 more days of racing for our Club and V1 paddlers to come! Keep up to date via the links below
