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

Venue:

Ngamotu Beach Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth

Date:

Sat 8th Mar 2025

Distance:

11km & 21km

Host:

Taranaki Outrigger Canoe Club

Contact Details

Name: Rosie Johnson
Phone: 0277567174

Online Entries

Panui 1 Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki Dan Fraser Memorial 2025.pdf
Registration and Event Waiver Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki2025.docx

Description

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. 

His legacy is woven into the fabric of our club and this race. Haere rā 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 provides a warmup opportunity before Long Distance Nationals on 24 April 2025. This event will be based at the New Plymouth Yacht club situated at the western end of Ngāmotu Beach. 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
Tide times demand an early start and tight turnaround for our races this year. Overnight waka parking is available at the venue.

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



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