Paddling
Vaka Eiva teams ready to race
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 got off to a bright start with the Te Au O Tonga Turou and Akatapu Vaka (traditional blessing of canoes) at the Avarua wharf late yesterday.
It's all go for Vaka Eiva!
Friday 20 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
It’s all systems go for the participants in the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 as organisers wrap up preparation to present them with an spectacular event.
Oe vaka team spirit draws top triathelte
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
Top female triathlete Kelly Pick is lapping up the team spirit of outrigger paddling.
'Go local' vibes at Paddles Up party
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
Local vibes will wrap up the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 paddling festival with the best of island grooves on show.
Paddlers support White Ribbon cause
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
Vaka Eiva strongmen will put their paddles up for the worthy White Ribbon cause – a movement dedicated to ending violence against women.
Coconuts eye up podium
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
Improving on their third place success in the 2012 Vaka Eiva mixed round Raro changeover race is this year’s mission for the Coconuts Outrigger Canoe Club.
Sun, fun, culture and racing, all part of Vaka Eiva's allure
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
International Coconuts OCC – Redcliff Australia - Crews Competing in Open Men’s, Open Women, Open Mixed and Master Mixed Divisions
Hardy Aussie paddlers look forward to Rarotonga sun
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
Australian masters women crew Team One from the Western Beaches Outrigger Club are looking forward to paddling in Rarotonga sun for the Vaka Eiva festival.
Culture and lifestyle add to allure of top class event
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
PADDLING purely for the enjoyment of it has created a strong bond among the Ngakau Toa Vaka senior women’s crew, who are eager to put months of hard training to the test.
Trade days have something for all
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
IN A BID to keep the tradition alive, the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB), in conjunction with Vaka Eiva, is organising the Vaka Eiva Trade Day event on November 19 and 20.
Aitutaki youngsters up for challenge
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Aitutaki Oe Vaka Club is bringing a strong team of 18 paddlers to participate in this year’s junior’s (Oe Mapu) competition during the Vaka Eiva Festival.
Sponsors steer Vaka Eiva success
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
GENEROUS SPONSORS ensure the Vaka Eiva oe vaka paddling festival remains a premier event on the annual national calendar.
Paddle art highlights vaka spirit
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
THE VAKA Eiva Art Exhibition has been one of the major highlights in the annual paddling competition, and it will be no different this year.
Adopt a School initiative takes off
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
FROM A humble start in 2011, the Adopt a School initiative by the Vaka Eiva organisers has gained momentum to become a major part of the week-long paddling event.
A clean environment priority for organisers
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
KEEPING the environment clean is one of the major priorities of Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 organisers.
Yellow shirts up for grabs
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
TO PAY tribute to this year’s sponsors, the organisers of the Vaka Eiva 2015 is hosting an Iron Race on Monday.
Vaka history in culture show
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
OE VAKA history will feature prominently in the cultural show for the official opening of Vaka Eiva 2015 on Friday, November 20.
Don't ignore safety advice
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
THE SAFETY of participants is paramount for organisers of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015.
Weather a mixed offering
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
THE VAKA Eiva 2015 organisers are, of course, hoping for some decent weatherover the course of the week-long competition.
2015 Matson Vaka Eiva Full Programme of events
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 Registration all Teams-