Paddling
Slalom sisters race in London
Thursday 5 June 2014 | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands sisters, medical students and slalom canoe athletes Ella and Jane Nicholas have touched down in London where they’ve acquired new canoes for the International Canoeing Federation slalom world cup.
Goddard at Vaka Eiva helm
Wednesday 28 May 2014 | Published in Paddling
Continuing the success of the largest annual sporting event the Vaka Eiva Festival is one of the main goals for newly appointed event coordinator Josh Goddard.
Paddlers raise funds for sailor
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Paddling
Impressive support for oe vaka in Aitutaki was seen last weekend when the island’s paddling community held its V12 corporate challenge.
Oe vaka time trial boosted by Jacks
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s annual Time Trial Series has been given an encouraging boost, with Trader Jacks Bar & Grill jumping on board to sponsor prizes for the fortnightly event.
Vaka club needs more paddlers
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Paddling
Te Tupu O Te Manava Outrigger Canoe Club has a major challenge ahead of it – rebuilding its membership base.
Junior paddlers eye up Trans-Tasman series
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Paddling
This September the Ngakau Toa Vaka junior paddlers will take on the annual Trans-Tasman Series and Gubbi Gubbi Championships held at Lake Kawana on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Australia.
Cookie students take on waka ama
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Paddling
Three Cook Islands Auckland University students joined a team of Pacific students in an annual paddling race.
Ngakau Toa Vaka re-elects officials
Tuesday 8 April 2014 | Published in Paddling
Consistency seems to be the key for Ngakau Toa Vaka Canoeing Club for 2014, with office bearers continuing in positions with Vaea Melvin as president, Jane Pearson as vice-president, Julie Wilson as treasurer and Dani Cochrane as secretary for yet another year.
Oe vaka crews set fast times
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Paddling
Paddlers made quick work of Wednesday’s five km race with all crews clocking in under 30 minutes.
Nicholas sisters place at nationals
Wednesday 2 April 2014 | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands slalom canoeing sisters Ella and Jane Nicholas placed in the top three at the recent New Zealand canoe slalom nationals.
Vaka Iti, corporate oe vaka round the bend
Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Published in Paddling
More than 440 school students will take to Muri lagoon on April 11 for the annual Vaka Iti oe vaka competition for youth paddlers.
Tumutevarovaro take on Takapuna
Saturday 1 March 2014 | Published in Paddling
After impressive racing results at Vaka Eiva 2013 for the Cook Islands teams, local oe vaka clubs Ngakau Toa Vaka and Te Tupu o te Manava combined forces to field a team at the coveted Takapuna Beach Cup Race 2014 in Auckland last week.
Growing interest in oe vaka
Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Paddling
Interest is growing in the sport of oe vaka with local club Ngakau Toa giving everyone the opportunity to try out the sport as part of the clubs novice and junior workshop.
Traditional vaka inspires US paddler
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Paddling
American paddler Leeann Bare first laid eyes on the magnificent Marumaru Atua two years ago when the traditional vaka was dry-docked in California.
Vaka Eiva success a credit to CICA, volunteers
Tuesday 3 December 2013 | Published in Paddling
It was an action-packed week for paddlers, supporters and spectators as they celebrated the 10th anniversary of the popular Vaka Eiva Festival.
Vaka Eiva wraps up, Motu2Motu apopo
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Paddling
The 10th Vaka Eiva Festival came to a close on Friday night with the paddles up party at Avarua harbour.
Tahiti dominates Vaka Eiva Muri sprints
Thursday 28 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Kiwi and Tahitian paddlers dominated on the lagoon for the blazing hot Vaka Eiva sprints at Muri beach yesterday, where the 1000-plus paddlers and supporters took over the beach to soak up the sun and sea with a little bit of paddling thrown in the mix.
Full on fun at Mapu Vaka Eiva
Wednesday 27 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Yesterday’s on-again, off-again downpour did little to dampen the spirits of the tamariki who took part in the annual Mapu Vaka Eiva in Muri. Over 200 mapu paddlers and supporters gathered in Muri early yesterday morning for the traditional turou welcoming the crews to the event. The 500m V1 rudderless sprint races began the day’s […]
Big show of support from Vaka Eiva paddlers
Wednesday 27 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
More than 100 Vaka Eiva paddlers turned up at Avatea School as part of the ‘adopt a school’ programme. “We received about $1000 worth of sports equipment including rugby and soccer balls, swimming goggles and sailing equipment. We also received $1000 worth of library books and $1000 worth of arts and stationery,” said school principal […]
Warm and windy conditions for Vaka Eiva
Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Breezy conditions and a slight bump in the temperature are being forecast for Vaka Eiva paddlers this week. Weather forecasting site www.wunderground.com is predicting highs of 29 degrees and cloudy skies for the rest of the week, with a chance of tropical storms today. Winds will be from the east, strengthening from 15km today to […]