Paddling
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.
Sprinting smile
Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Paddling
16-year-old canoe kayaker Otea Tommy is clearly enjoying being on the flat water in New Zealand, where he and female kayak paddler Ioana Puna are competing at the Oceania Championships in New Zealand.
Paddling pair ready for regatta
Friday 6 February 2015 | Published in Paddling
Two Rarotonga teenagers are set to test their kayaking skills and rub shoulders with the world’s best in the sport at the Oceania Championships next week in New Zealand.
Paddlers in training mode for PNG
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Paddling
Oe vaka trials and training are in full swing for paddlers vying for a spot in this year’s Pacific Games team heading to Papua New Guinea in July.
Sprint kayak coaching for junior paddlers
Tuesday 6 January 2015 | Published in Paddling
Aspiring sprint kayak paddlers are in for a treat next week with the arrival of dual Australian Olympic kayaker Hannah Davis to run a week-long training camp.
Paddlers donate tablets to Aitutaki tamariki
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
Visiting oe vaka team Wai Nui O Kanada all the way from Canada have brought smiles to the school children of Aitutaki again this year donating a very generous 20 android tablets.
Junior paddlers grow at Motu2Motu
Thursday 4 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
A typically beautiful day in stunning Aitutaki was what 96 paddlers and supporters experienced during Tuesday’s Motu2Motu race.
Perfect conditions for Motu2Motu
Thursday 4 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
Beautiful conditions and a stunning venue is every paddlers dream and for the 90 international and local paddlers in yesterdays Motu2Motu race that is exactly what was on offer.
Cash back fuels volunteer fire brigade
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
The Vaka Eiva oe vaka event and associated promotions has proven itself to be the gift that keeps on giving for the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade this festive season.
Sun comes out for Motu2Motu
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
The change in weather will have paddlers in today’s Motu2Motu race in Aitutaki jumping for joy and slapping on the sunblock for the 36km relay race.
Volunteer praised, awarded
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
Long time Vaka Eiva volunteer and 2014 volunteer co-ordinator Liz Sosene was recognised for her continued support and willingness to go above and beyond to help during the weeklong Vaka Eiva Festival at Saturday’s closing ceremony.
Volunteers make it happen
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
The hype of the 2014 Vaka Eiva festivities has taken over the island as the week long event continues to entertain paddling enthusiasts and curious spectators.
Vaka Eiva wraps up, Motu2Motu hypes up
Monday 1 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
Challenging weather conditions during this year’s Vaka Eiva festivities interrupted the week of paddling, however organisers managed to pull through and deliver an enjoyable event.
Promising kayak talents discovered
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
This year’s 11th annual Vaka Eiva event saw the first ever edition of the Cook Island National Sprint Kayak Championships in in Muri on Monday.
Adaptive paddlers take on Vaka Eiva
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
While most paddlers at this year’s Vaka Eiva event were challenged by the tough conditions, two paddlers in particular had a bit more on their plate.
Vaka Eiva a family affair
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
Vaka Eiva is a family affair as local paddler Tupuna Amo is welcomed to shore by his leading ladies in last Saturday’s OC1 and V1 races.
Future paddlers celebrated island style
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
After two days of racing in unfavourable weather the mapu Vaka Eiva paddlers were treated to a night of fun, laughter and celebration at Tuesday night’s wrap up.
