Parihaka Waka Ama Club Inc (PWA) hosts this annual Club Regatta for Te Tai Tokerau and other regional organisations as part of the celebration of Matariki Puanga and the signalling of the beginning of the Māori New Year. It is a celebration of paddling - a chance for novices to paddle and experienced paddlers to challenge themselves at beautiful Parua Bay.
*** IMPORTANT SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEASE NOTE ***
Should wind conditions exceed or be forecast to exceed 20 knots (37km+) MSA approved PFD's must be worn by all participants.
All participants, coaches and officials must be made aware of the conditions. Paddling may only occur after all the risks have been assessed; the zone and local maritime rules have been considered, and the potential risks are deemed to be minimal.
In all races and events, should there be an extreme wind warning or gale force marine warnings in place OR should the wind conditions exceed or be forecast to exceed 25 knots (46km+) (according to local official marine weather radio or Met Service
website http://www.metservice.com/national/home) then racing will only proceed under Race Director approval.
