Ocean Blue Sports welcomes you to the Matariki “Hiwa-i-te-Rangi” Challenge to be held at Okahu Bay, Auckland, 14th July 2023. This event was trialled successfully last year amongst the clubs at Okahu Bay (Hauraki, Orakei, Ocean Blue, Tui Tonga, UoA, Waitemata) and this year we are opening the event up to everyone.
This is intended to be a fun event to mark the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. The event is a half day of fun racing, food and merchandise sales, prize giving.
We welcome you and your whānau to join us for this event.
Race Day Format
This event is a W6 Turns “Shoot Out”
Races consist of up to 6 to 8 teams per round, each team will have at least 2 races each
Waka will be provided so teams need only bring their lifejackets and paddles.
All waka ama safety rules apply, everyone must be capable of completing the course
The final race format will be determined by the number of entries
Race 1 will now be a a free taitamariki / intermediate race - this will be limited entry event so get in fast - experienced steerers required
Races
W6 - 1.5km - Taitamariki/Intermediate - Mixed only W6 - 3km - Juniors (J16/J19), Open, Master - Mixed only