Whaingaroa Whanau Hoe Waka Ama Club would like to announce the date for their 29th Annual Hoe Race in 2025.

The Event is an enjoyable one that will give you lasting memories of the picturesque West Coast Harbour and Beaches. This Event has lots to offer, for the newest of paddles to the heartiest of all as the conditions are forever changing and possibly challenging at times. However, they hope you and your Whanau have a fun filled day with plenty of sunshine, food, prizegiving and spot prizes.

The Race Day has two Memorial Trophies to be awarded at the end of the day during Prizegiving.

• Chrissy Herbert Memorial Trophy for the W6 Women's 20km Race, prize going to the first Women's team to cross the line in Race 2.
  

• Piripi Kereopa Memorial Trophy for the W6 Men's 20km Race, prize going to the first Master Men's Team to cross the line in Race 3