Paddling
Serena pumped and ready!
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Paddling
Elite athlete Serena Hunter takes on the Molokai solo today.
Maevatini paddlers rock Aitutaki
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Published in Paddling
Youth paddlers rocked Aitutaki over Queen’s Birthday weekend for the hugely successful Maevatini Alan Maki Memorial races.
Serena set for Molokai solo
Friday 29 May 2015 | Published in Paddling
Blistered hands are the norm for elite female paddler Serena Hunter.
Challenging conditions brings out best
Tuesday 26 May 2015 | Published in Paddling
Challenging sea conditions on Saturday brought out the best in local paddlers.
Te Aito a testing ground
Tuesday 26 May 2015 | Published in Paddling
Challenging water conditions for Saturday’s Te Aito Cook Islands races were the perfect testing ground for local paddlers in training for the Pacific Games next month.
Paddle Power
Monday 25 May 2015 | Published in Paddling
Mixed weather greeted rising and experienced paddlers in Saturday’s Te Aito Cook Islands which drew the paddling community together at Avarua harbour.
Top gun challenges local paddlers
Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Paddling
Local paddlers preparing for the Pacific Games in July will have their skills tested at this weekend’s Te Aito Cook Islands race starting at 2pm from Avarua harbour.
Disco grooves to raise funds
Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Paddling
Te Tupu O Te Manava oe vaka club junior paddlers are heading to Aitutaki to challenge their peers in the island’s Queen’s Birthday paddling festival.
Has anyone seen our tall table?
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association is calling for the return of a custom-made barbecue table which went missing on Friday night.
Top guns contest Te Aito race
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Paddling
Two top oe vaka paddlers from Tahiti are on their way to Rarotonga to contest the Te Aito Cook Islands race scheduled for May 23.
Natural oe vaka talent impress
Sunday 26 April 2015 | Published in Paddling
Aitutki junior paddlers from Araura College dominated Thursday’s Vaka Iti competition.
Air Raro carries future vaka stars
Friday 24 April 2015 | Published in Paddling
Aitutaki youth were able to take a competitive part in yesterday’s junior paddling Vaka Iti event thanks to generous sponsorship by Air Rarotonga.
Pa Enua flavour at Vaka Iti
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Paddling
400 high schoolers will be putting their hearts and souls into today’s Vaka Iti event down at the Nikao lagoon.
Paddle power for junior development
Tuesday 17 March 2015 | Published in Paddling
Perfect weather made for a stunning day of paddling fun at Saturday’s annual corporate oe vaka races.
Winners are grinners
Monday 16 March 2015 | Published in Paddling
Corporate oe vaka team BTIB show off their winning grins after taking out Saturday’s epic corporate oe vaka races.
Canoeing sisters win champ titles
Tuesday 10 March 2015 | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands canoeing sisters Ella and Jane Nicholas ended the weekend on a high with a double win at the North Islands Champs on the Tarawera River in Kawerau.
Oe vaka club plans for family day out
Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Paddling
If you want to take up the oe, this Saturday’s Te Tupu O Te Manava paddling club’s family fun day out will be the opportune time to give oe vaka a go.
Nikao beach host corporate oe vaka
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Paddling
A change in venue for the annual oe vaka corporate races from Muri to Nikao lagoon is expected to add to the family ‘fun in the sun’ day.
Oe vaka open day welcomes all
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Paddling
Ngakau Toa Vaka outrigger canoe club is holding an open day this Saturday, February 28 for those interested in trying out the fun and exciting sport of oe vaka.
Kayak champs open young eyes
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Paddling
Respectable race times and new energy from being with the top canoe kayakers has helped junior canoe kayak paddlers Otea Tommy and Ioana Puna ‘switch on’ to the sport.