Paddling
Ho Ohau Olis: Naïve new recruits learn to laugh at themselves
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Published in Paddling
We are a motley group of paddlers, many novices, who are excited about a visit to the Cook Islands, being involved in an amazing event.
Matson Vaka Eiva 2019 programme
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Published in Paddling
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Registration - All Crews International & Local Vaka Shed Avarua Harbour 10:00am to 5:00pm Te Au O Tonga Turou – Traditional Welcome & Event Blessing Vaka Village Avarua Harbour 5:00pm
Vaka Eiva 2019: President's welcome
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Published in Paddling
Kia orana and welcome to Vaka Eiva 2019. It is a great pleasure to host this annual international outrigger regatta for the 16th year running.
Kayakers return with medals from New Zealand
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
A team of 16 kayakers that competed in last weekend’s Blue Lakes 1 Regatta at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua has returned from New Zealand with an array of awards to signify their accomplishments.
'I feel I've done myself and the Cooks proud'
Friday 27 September 2019 | Published in Paddling
Kayaker Jane Nicholas is confident she has done enough to secure a place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Jane Nicholas follows her Olympian siblings in donning Cook colours
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Published in Paddling
Which does the Cook Islands need more: doctor or kayaker?
Allez! Paddling to Paris 2024
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands’ hard-working young paddlers have three reasons to smile: their first K4 4-person kayak, the coaching of a two-times Olympic paddler, and a bold new goal: the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Tutaka-George, Hunter win singles titles
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Published in Paddling
Unrelenting challenging conditions made it a hard slog around the course for the paddlers who took part in the National Singles Race on Saturday.
National singles
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands Canoeing Association will host the national singles race today.
Nicholas sisters eye Tokyo Games
Friday 14 June 2019 | Published in Paddling
Double Cook Islands Olympian Ella Nicholas, and younger sister Jane line up at the first round of the International Canoe Federation (ICF) World Cup series for Canoe Slalom in London this weekend.
Paddlers battle to an exciting finish
Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Published in Paddling
Fifteen paddlers took to the water on Saturday for the second to last race of the singles season, which saw some exciting battles on the water.
Six paddlers off to Asia Pacific Cup
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Published in Paddling
A team of six paddlers will leave for New Zealand this weekend to represent the Cook Islands at the Asia Pacific Cup.
NTV to hold junior day
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Ngakau Toa Vaka (NTV) Canoeing Club will be holding its junior open day today at Nikao beach (across from First Windows).
Te Tupu open day attracts good numbers
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Te Tupu O Te Manava Outrigger Canoeing Club open day over the weekend attracted a good turnout.
Young paddler has eyes firmly on sporting goals
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Paddling
Young kayaker Otea Tommy, who is currently training in New Zealand, talks to CI News reporter Teherenui Koteka about his preparation for the New Zealand Canoe and Kayak sprint nationals, his inspirations and his future goals.
Motu2Motu draws paddlers to Aitutaki
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Paddling
Motu2Motu, the annual paddling race around Aitutaki's stunning lagoon, continues to grow in 2018.
Kayakers celebrate a successful year
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Paddling
The local based Cook Island kayakers have made their mark this year competing in three of New Zealand’s calendar regattas, NZ Nationals (Feb 23-25) in Karapiro and Blue Lakes 1 (Oct 13-14) and Blue Lakes 2 (Dec 1-2) staged on Rotorua’s stunning Lake Tikitapu.
Vaka Eiva crews are in safe hands
Tuesday 4 December 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Paddling
HEAD Vaka Eiva lifeguard Rene Hand is hoping for a much safer and less dramatic paddling competition this week, with calmer conditions forecast than in 2017.
Record entrants line up for Boiler Swim
Friday 30 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
In a fantastic show of support for the Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services, a record 74 swimmers took to the water in front of Trader Jacks on Wednesday to race round the boiler and back.
Sprint races bring exciting competition
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
There was more perfect weather for the Vaka Eiva sprint day at Vaiana’s on the beach at Nikao.