Outrigger canoeing in the lower North Island

EVENTS

General information

The following events and races are normally held annually within the region:

  • W1 Harbour Series (~10km, every three weeks), between May and September each year
  • Welly Paddlers SeriesĀ  (~ 8km, every three weeks), between September and April each year (formerly known as Wellington Surfski and Waka Ama Series)
  • OC6 Sprints, November and December each year
  • OC1 Sprints, November or December each year
  • Secondary Schools Sprints, March each year
  • Evan’s Bay Race, April/March each year

Additional races may be run from time to time. Please check this website for exact dates and details two months prior to approximate time of the event. If you would like to promote your race, please contact the Hoe Tonga secretary.

For a full list of regional and national events across New Zealand on the Waka Ama calendar, please go to www.wakaama.co.nz.