Ocean Blue Korero

Note: 5 paddlers will be in the waka per race, with the organisers, Ocean Blue, to provide a steerer. Captains are to organize their team’s name and uniform. The format is 3 races where all teams will race.   3 races will be 1000m, 500m, & 250m. Warm up and practice will be on the way to the start

Venue: Lake Karapiro Date: Sun 14th Jan - Sat 20th Jan 2024 Distance: Sprints Host: Waka Ama NZ Online Entries • Entries Close: Fri, 15th Dec 2023 at 11:59pm • Roster Close: Fri, 5th Jan 2024 at 11:59pm 1. Panui One Here 2. Panui Two Here

https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2113 Online Entries • Entries Close: Tue, 4th Apr 2023 at 11:59pm • Roster Close: Wed, 5th Apr 2023 at 11:59pm • View Entries by Club • View Entries by Event • View Entries Statistics 2023 NHM HardnFast Series - Team Waiver.docx 2023 NHM Hard n F

What's happening in Okahu Bay Saturday 1st October - Iron Maori Tamaki Saturday Timetable - http://ironmaori.com/ironevents/tamaki/ 7:45am Athlete Check in/Late Registration Opens- Race Pack Collection & Bike Racking (Individuals only- Bike Racking) 8:30amAthlete Check in/Late Registration Closes

While Aotearoa remains in the Red setting of the COVID Protection Framework, it is not possible to hold the Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals. With no guarantee of when the country will move out of the Red setting, the decision has been made to postpone the Long Distance Nationals to October 2022 Th

Kia ora koutou We understand that it is challenging and very difficult times for all our Waka Ama whānau, especially those in the Waikato and Tāmaki at level 3. We have received many queries in recent weeks, most relating to Nationals and vaccinations. Our priority first and foremost is the he

WANZ Foundation Coaching - How to Coach Saturday 4 September 9 am to 12 pm (NZST) - This module will cover skills and techniques to become an effective coach. WANZ Foundation Coaching - Coaching Paddling Basics Sunday 5 September 9 am to 12 pm (NZST) - At the completion of this module the partici

Is anyone interested in these courses Development Level: Coaching Sprint Racing Skills & Coaching Distance Racing Skills Delivered by Corrina Gage Auckland, Saturday 7 August 2021, 8am-11am & 12pm-3pm For more info check out the website: https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/1888 https://ww

Events We have been fortunate to be able to have entered several teams in the Manukau V6 Race and the Pakuranga Hard N Fast Race - we are still waiting for the results from both of those races We are doing well under our new team moniker There's only one steerer and it's variations OB W1 Regatta -

Te Uranga o Te Rā in association with Waka Ama New Zealand (WANZ), are proud to host the 2024 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals (LDNs) to be held in Gisborne, at Oneroa (Midway Beach). https://wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2196

Race start time will be approximately 11.00AM but is subject to change. Paddle one: 2km Loop (twice) - approx. 20 – 30 minutes depending on ability and conditions. Run: 1600m - approx. 8-15 minutes total depending on ability. Paddle two: 2km Loop (twice) approx. 20 – 30 minutes depending on ability

CHECK THESE RACES OUT Hard N Fast - Race 4 - https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2148 Taitamariki Series Race 2 - https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2134

Here are our results for this Nationals, after not having a national event last year it is so good to be able to make the choice to paddle again and for our paddlers to come together, learn, enjoy and achieve some success. Thank you to our coaches and managers and parent helpers. Special thanks to S

Registrations are open e te whānau! ENTER NOW! A reminder that the online entries are open for the 2022 Long Distance Nationals held at Waitangi this coming October Pānui 2 is now online here: https://wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/1824 Click here for more information including Waka Hire and

There are a number of divisions for our New Zealand V6/V12 Quota for the World Sprints that have not yet been filled. Click here to view the spreadsheet of unallocated quota - please note this spreadsheet will be updated as we receive requests and payments from clubs. If your club would like to fi

Kia ora koutou We are very much underway with organising Sprint Nationals and we know that many of you have questions about the event and whether it will be able to go ahead or not. Whilst we remain optimistic about the event we are aware of the unpredictable nature of the current COVID environme

Modules to be delivered online: WANZ Foundation Coaching - How to Coach Friday 27 August 2pm to 5 pm WANZ Development Coaching - Coaching Sprint Racing Skills Saturday 28 August 9am to 12:30 pm WANZ Development Coaching - Coaching Distance Racing Skills Sunday 29 August 9am to 12:30 pm Enter h

Good racing everyone, congratulations to the Midgets aka Aotearoa - Gold Medal Winners

Venue: The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington Date: Sun 18th Jul 2021 Distance: 2km/4km Host: Manukau Outrigger Canoe Club This is a Gold Coin Donation event for each paddler and will be collected at registration

This event will run on the same days as the University Race and the Wishbone Race https://www.aucklandnz.com/moana/splash-landing

Sunday 16th April 2023 RACE 1 - Pānui Gold Coin Donation per paddler - to be collected by the managers and paid at Registration Waivers to be filled by team managers also For more info click int the link below https://www.wakaama.co.nz/content/files/64068db589406/2023%20Manukau%20Taitamariki%20I

Juniors (Midgets to J16) The weather has not been favourable this year to allow for consistent structured training We are planning to commence after Long Distance Nationals which takes place 7th - 9th October Set training days will be Tuesdays from 4pm and Sundays from 10am Senior Training There ar

This is a free event to bring together the clubs of Okahu Bay to have some fun • When: Saturday 7th May • High Tide: 11.49am • Check in time: 8.00am (get waka ready & warm up) • Race start: 9.00am • Format: W6 – Relay • Distance: Total 10- 11km - Okahu Bay to Bean Rock and back x 2 laps • Categori

Feb 11 & 12 (2022)

Q1. Will nationals only happen at Level 1 is there a possibility that it might happen in a special way at level 2? Waka Ama Sprint Nationals will only take place from Sunday 16th to Saturday 23rd January 2022 if Aotearoa is in COVID Level 1 Q2. How much notice will we get of Nationals cannot happen

Manukau Kings & Queens of the Ramp W6 Series - Race 2 Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 6 Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 1 Pakuranga OCC Hard n Fast Winter Blast - Race 5 See race calendar for details https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar

Random paddle tonight with Ricky, Wyllis, Barrie, Ayla, Helen and myself.

Venue: Ian Shaw Park, Mt Wellington Date: Sat 17th Jul 2021 Distance: 5 & 10km Host: Pakuranga Outrigger Canoe Club Entry Fees: Race 1 Competitors $10.00, Race 2 Competitors $20.00 Programme - Saturday 17th July 2021 07.00am Race 1&2 Registration open 08.00 am Karakia 08.00 am Race 1 Briefing (5km