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Whangarei Harbour Challenge

Venue:

Onerahi boat ramp, Whangarei

Date:

Sat 22nd Apr 2006

Distance:

20km/10km

Host:

Owhiuwa Waka Ama Club

Contact Details

Name: Sue Drake
Phone: 09 438-9021

Description

Distance: 20km - W6, 10km for W2/ W1
Cost: $10 per paddler
Categories: W6, W2 & W1 - Open & Masters

7.30am Powhiri
8.00am Rigging the waka, safety check
8.20am White board course directions
8.30 - 9.00 races begin

First race W1/W2 women's 10km
2nd race W1/W2 Men's 10km
W6 women's 20km
W6 Men's 20km

3.00pm All waka out of the water
3.30pm Korero, karakia to complete the days events

Registration fee $10 per paddler - forms to be completed on day and waiver signed.

Rules:
Please follow rules and safety requirements of KNOA. All waka must have life jackets on board for each person, a spare paddle & bailers - (please bring spray skirts, as weather conditions on the day will dictate need)

A final check of waka will be carried out by host club Owhiuwa
Waka Number to be allocated on the day.

A delegated area will be coned off for parking of vehicles and trailer.
Free hot soup, bread will be available to all paddlers
A sausage sizzle to fundraise for local community group will be happening.
Bring you whanau, friends, kai and enjoy the days events.

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