Outrigger canoeing in the lower North Island

Archive for December, 2009

Reminder to update your ID cards/affiliation with NKOA

Thursday, December 24th, 2009 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Just a reminder to all clubs to update their details and paddler details on the NKOA online database - particularly in light of the upcoming Nationals. Please do not leave this to the last minute. You can access it at www.wakaama.co.nz.

Your feedback to OC1 & OC6 races wanted

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Posted in General news | Comments Off

We are keen to hear your views and ideas regarding the OC1 Champs and Regional W6 Series. Please follow the link below to fill in a short survey about the events. Click here to take the survey (survey closed on 13 ...

Results from W6 Series II now available

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 Posted in Event results | Comments Off

First things first: Hoe Tonga is missing a couple of green volunteer jackets and three lane numbers that form part of Hoe Tonga's race resources. If you have found them, can you please contact Joern on 021-1250997 asap. Many thanks. Results: ...

2010 Surf ski and Waka ama series

Monday, December 14th, 2009 Posted in Event announcements | Comments Off

Below are the scheduled races for the 2010 Wellington Series: Jan 10 Hataitai Beach (7 km) Jan 31 Ngatitoa Domain (7 km) Feb 21 Petone Foreshore (Tory St) (8 km around Matiu Is) Mar 14 Shelley Bay (10km Seatoun course) Apr 4 Petone (Wellington Waterski ...

Wellington’s not windy-Yeah Right!

Monday, December 14th, 2009 Posted in Event results | Comments Off

Congratulations to all paddlers from Hoe Tonga who battled blustery conditions at our last W6 Regional Sprints (II) before Nationals 2010, particularly the intermediate boys and girls who perhaps had the worst conditions, you were awesome! Volunteers - the organising committee can ...

W6 (II) on 13 December will go ahead

Saturday, December 12th, 2009 Posted in General news | Comments Off

The event will go ahead. Unfortunately the windy conditions continue. The forecast from 3.30pm is as follows: Northwest rising to 30 knots gusting 40 knots in the morning, easing to 25 knots gusting 35 knots in the evening. Cloudy periods, with ...

Race schedule & lane draw for W6 Series II on 13 December available

Friday, December 11th, 2009 Posted in Event announcements | Comments Off

The Regional W6 Series II will now run on Sunday, 13 December, the weather outlook is not great but in Northerly conditions it should be workable. Important times on race day: 6.30am – Volunteers, officials and race committee meet at Onepoto Reserve ...

W6 (II) postponed until Sun 13 Dec due to weather

Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Posted in Event announcements | Comments Off

Due to adverse weather conditions, the event is postponed to Sunday, 13 December.  A further change may occur if the weather conditions do not improve. The lane draw will now be released on Friday night. Please note that due to a ...

Lost paddles at W1 event 5.12.09

Monday, December 7th, 2009 Posted in General news | Comments Off

If you have taken home or found 3 paddles at the regional W1 trials on Saturday they need to be returned please to Frances Barnsley (Toa Waka Ama Club) or you can contact Chris Fox 027 651 5379 and bring ...

Huge thanks on International Volunteer Day

Monday, December 7th, 2009 Posted in General news | Comments Off

Tena koutou katoa Congratulations and thank you to the awesome team of volunteers from Hoe Tonga assisting at the Regional OC1 Champs on Saturday 5 December 2009. Not only a fantastic day weather wise but coincided with International Volunteers Day recognition and celebrations. We look ...

Results from OC1 Champs and quota/rankings for Nationals available

Sunday, December 6th, 2009 Posted in Event results | Comments Off

Click here to access the complete results for the Hoe Tonga Regional OC1 Champs held on 5 Dec. They should be read in conjunction with a short 'REMARKS' document. Click here to access this document. Click here to access the full ...

Lane draw & race schedule for OC1 Champs on 5 Dec

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 Posted in Event announcements, General news | Comments Off

The Regional OC1 Champs will run as planned, the weather outlook is very positive: fine with ligh winds. Important times on race day: 6.30am – Volunteers, officials and race committee meet at Onepoto Reserve (event set-up) 7.40am – Volunteer and officials briefing at ...