Paddling
Locals power home for trophy
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Locals proved to be podium paddlers in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 festival cleaning up yesterday’s mixed-relay race.
Paddling's bright future
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Local junior oe vaka paddlers have put on some skilful displays on the water in this year’s Mapu Oe Vaka regatta in the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 Festival.
Junior paddlers turn 'super hero'
Thursday 24 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
After yesterday’s men’s and women’s round Raro relay race, paddlers will have the day to explore Rarotonga ahead of the final Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 race in the Bob Worthington Memorial mixed relay race on Friday morning.
Locals all the way in tough relay race
Thursday 24 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Superior surfing skills were called for in yesterdays coveted Pacific Cup and Pacific Paddle round Raro relay race in the men’s and women’s division, and local club Ngakau Toa vaka delivered to dominate on the water.
Vaka Eiva: Day 4 preview
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Typical Raro conditions of big seas will greet Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 round Raro race paddlers today who are competing for the coveted Pacific Paddle and Pacific Cup trophies.
Action-packed sprints get Muri lagoon churning!
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
The reappearance of the warm Raro sun yesterday added to the fun atmosphere of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 sprint events on Muri lagoon.
Home teams power on
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Local paddlers from the Ngakau Toa Vaka club were the best on the water for the teams V6 12km race on Monday from Avarua harbour in both the men’s, women’s and Under 19 division
Moohin powers home over Hunter
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Wet weather and rough sea conditions on Saturday did little to dampen the spirits of paddlers on day one of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 paddling festival.
Paddlers in for wild weather
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
TWENTY-KNOT winds and swells of up to three metres are expected to greet paddlers in today’s first Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 race which is sure to make for adrenaline pumping action.
Local paddlers eager to start
Friday 18 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Reigning Round Raro Relay open women’s champions Ngakau Toa are all set to retain their title in this Matson Vaka Eiva competition.
Adopt a School initiative continues
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
This year sees Vaka Eiva in its twelfth year of competition celebrating the sport of Oe Vaka in the Cook Islands.
Teams come from all over for Vaka Eiva experience
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
A great line up of Cook Islands and international teams will provide plenty of exciting action during this year’s Vaka Eiva festival.
Serena Hunter – 2015 achievements
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Showing passion, dedication and commitment to her sport, Serena set her sights high in 2015 with her bucket list goal “the Molokai solo”, the prestigious Kaiwi channel crossing, a 55km ocean race from the island of Molokai to Oahu recognised as the ultimate endurance race for paddlers and the world championships of long distance OC1 outrigger canoeing.
Hunting her way to victory
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Serena shares her successful paddling story
Local arts and cuisine on show
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Continuing with the annual tradition, the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is all set for another year of Go Local Trade Day which starts today.
Boiler Swim for White Ribbon Day
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
This year’s Boiler Swim competition which will be held on Thursday next week at 4pm has been dedicated to White Ribbon Day.
Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 Team Entries
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Open Tane – 1. Toa Fetu Boyz – Ngakau Toa Vaka – CI, 2. Pacific Dragons – Pacific Dragons OCC – AUS
Paddling fiesta is finally here!
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Excitement is building for another year of paddling feast at the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 which kicks off this afternoon with the event official opening ceremony.
2016 Matson Vaka Eiva Programme
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Thursday 17th November 2016
Junior paddlers set for Vaka Eiva
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
WHILE attention will be on the open men’s and women’s feature races at the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016, a lot will be at stake for the young and upcoming paddlers in the week-long event.