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Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi Challenge (Sanctioned)

Venue:

Okahu Bay, Auckland

Date:

Fri 14th Jul 2023

Distance:

3km

Host:

Ocean Blue Sports Club

Contact Details

Name: Tania Albert

Online Entries

Te Kora o Mahuika.pdf
2023 Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi Challenge - Event Pānui.pdf
2023 Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi - Race Results.pdf

Description

Ocean Blue Sports welcomes you to the Matariki “Hiwa-i-te-Rangi” Challenge to be held at Okahu Bay, Auckland, 14th July 2023. This event was trialled successfully last year amongst the clubs at Okahu Bay (Hauraki, Orakei, Ocean Blue, Tui Tonga, UoA, Waitemata) and this year we are opening the event up to everyone.

This is intended to be a fun event to mark the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. The event is a half day of fun racing, food and merchandise sales, prize giving.

We welcome you and your whānau to join us for this event.


Race Day Format
  • This event is a W6 Turns “Shoot Out”
  • Races consist of up to 6 to 8 teams per round, each team will have at least 2 races each
  • Waka will be provided so teams need only bring their lifejackets and paddles.
  • All waka ama safety rules apply, everyone must be capable of completing the course
  • The final race format will be determined by the number of entries
  • Race 1 will now be a a free taitamariki / intermediate race - this will be limited entry event so get in fast - experienced steerers required

Races
W6 - 1.5km - Taitamariki/Intermediate - Mixed only
W6 - 3km - Juniors (J16/J19), Open, Master - Mixed only

Fees
Taitamariki/Intermediate free
J16/J19 $20
Open, Master $30

Once entered, payment can be made online to:
  • Ocean Blue Sports
  • 01-0215-0229814-00
  • Use your club, team name and division as your reference

Click here to complete the Team Waiver for the event:

Event Waiver

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