NEWS
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]
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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?
Entries closing! Long Distance Nationals 2024
Long Distance Nationals online entries are closing tonight! Contact your club rep to enter
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!
Cancelled - Te Hoe Tuatahi o Kōanga
Due to insufficient entries, the Te Hoe Tuatahi o Kōanga event, scheduled for Sunday, has been cancelled.
RACE CALENDAR
Rotohoe Series - LDN Practice Race (Sanctioned)
Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā
6km, 10km, 20km
Cambridge to Hamilton Paddle Race (Approved)
Cambridge Riverside Reserve to Waikato Sports Fishing Club – Waikato River
26km
2024 Long Distance Nationals - Gisborne
Oneroa (Midway Beach) Gisborne
8km, 16km, 24km
Metua Ewart Memorial 3km Buoy to Buoy Sprint (Sanctioned)
Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke, Takapuna
3km, 500m
Taupo Lake Crossing (Subject to Sanctioning)
Lake Taupo
42km
Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Ama Challenge (Sanctioned)
Marakura Yacht Club, Lake Te Anau
Various 1.5km - 15km
Pearl of the North (Subject to Sanctioning)
Tapuaetahi Beach, Te Tii
12km and 24km
College Sport Auckland Junior Waka Ama Regatta (Subject to Approval)
Ian Shaw Park, Mt Wellington
Sprints
AROCA Regional W1 Sprint Champs - 2 days (Sanctioned)
Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke, Auckland
250m, 500m
Hoe Tonga Regional Sprint Champs - 2 days (Subject to Sanctioning)
TBC
Sprints
Waka Te Tasman (Sanctioned)
Kaiteriteri
5km, 10km
Papa Alf's Memorial Race - (Subject to Sanctioing)
TBC
Sprints
Te Puku O Te Ika Regional Sprint Champs - 2 days (Subject to Sanctioning)
Lake Karāpiro
Sprints
AROCA Regional W6/W12 Sprint Champs - 2 day event (Sanctioned)
Ian Shaw Ramp, Auckland
250m, 500m
Waka Ama New Zealand Hui-ā-Tau | AGM
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