Stories

Nov 13, 2007

Mataatu Sports Awards

B.O.P Waka Ama Paddlers did extremely well at the Mataatu Sports Awards. Paddlers Hemi Wahapango and Rangi (Raanj) Rapana were nominated for several awards.

Nov 13, 2007

Panui - Hoe Tonga W1 Time Trials

Venue: Forest Lakes Date: Sat 1st Dec 2007 Finish: Sun 2nd Dec 2007 Distance: Sprints Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association

Nov 12, 2007

Herberts on Tour - Molokai'i Hoe 2007

Herberts on Tour recently returned from Hawai'i where they competed in the 2007 Molokai'i Hoe – This Race is considered by many Outrigger paddlers to be the World Champs of Long Distance paddling

Nov 12, 2007

Photos - Little Nippers W1 Race

Photos from the Little Nippers W1 Race, held in Whakatane over the weekend. Courtesy of Opa Roozy

Nov 12, 2007

Results - Secondary School Regatta

Once we got Water in the Basin the day ran very smoothly and we were blessed with nicest weather possible!

Nov 11, 2007

New Canoe - Wainui from Moana Nui

Moana Nui are now ready to take orders for Wainui W1 Waka

Nov 11, 2007

Panui - TPOTI 2007 Waka Ama Sprints

Panui 2 and Race Schedule for the TPOTI 2007 - Waka Ama Sprints. Venue: Lake Rotoma, Rotorua Date: Sat 17th & 18th Nov 2007

Nov 11, 2007

Health Warning - Rangitaiki River

A health warning has been issued advising against any recreational use of the Rangitaiki River.

Nov 9, 2007

Panui - Nga Kaitiaki Waka Ama Regatta

Venue: Omapere, Hokianga Habour Date: 15 Dec 2007 Distance: Sprints Host: Kaitiaki Waka Ama Club

Nov 8, 2007

Results - Hoe Tonga Regional Sprints #1

A great day had with 19 teams registering before the event. The race course was set at just over 300m.

Nov 8, 2007

Panui - Hoe Tonga Regional Sprints #2

Venue: Porirua Harbour, Wellington Date: 08 Dec 2007 Distance: Sprints Host: Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association

Nov 8, 2007

2008 Nationals - W1 Waka Model

This notice is in response to concerns raised by a few people and also a petition being circulated to support paddler's and manufacturer's concerns over the use of a standard model of waka for 2008 Nationals.

Nov 5, 2007