The event run by local Eastern bay Clubs Pokohinu, Waka Ama o Rangitaiki , Tarawera Outrigger Canoe Club, Opotiki Waka Ama Club ,Tuatara Waka Ama Club, Waka Ama o Whakatane and Torere Waka Ama Club.

Other teams from Rotorua, Mt Manganui and Rotoiti also race at the event .

Great day was had by all. Opa Roozy