Venue:
Onerahi boat ramp, Whangarei
Date:
Sat 22nd Apr 2006
Distance:
20km/10km
Host:
Owhiuwa Waka Ama Club
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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