Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2026
2026-01-11 - 2026-01-17 | Lake Karapiro
Race Entries

OC6 : If you want to enter you must do so via the Club. Details below. No mixed crews.V1: Each region has a quota, so paddlers should attend regionals to qualify. Details of the South Island qualifying event can be found here.

Check out the V1 quotas for our region. If you qualify then notify your club rep. (Quotas are for 2023. New info when available)
To enter you will need to pay your race fees to the Maitahi OCC account. Please note that it is the responsibility of the Team Manager to collect individual crew money and make a single payment :
NBS Bank (note change of bank!)Account Name: Maitahi Outrigger Canoe ClubAccount No: 03-1354-0648685-00Use your crew name as the Reference When you pay your fees please email maitahi.treas@gmail.com and Tony Davies maitahi.race@gmail.com with the following information :

Crew name
List of crew members
Age Category. No mixed crews
If any of your crew have qualified for V1 and are racing, this would be a good time to let us know, or they can contact us separately

Sun 11th Jan – Sat 17th Jan 2026 – Lake Karāpiro
The National Sprint Championships is the biggest race on the Waka Ama calendar. It is an experience not to be missed, where over 3,000 paddlers come together over 7 days to race. Ages range from 5 years to 85+ years.
Each year has seen more paddlers from Maitahi OCC attending the Championships, both in crew races and as individuals. It’s a fantastic experience for anyone, with packed banks of spectators cheering on every race. The South Island (TWOA) is seeing greater success each year.
It’s also where qualifying places are decided in World Championship years.

For more information on this year’s event go to the WANZ calendar
page.
All info below is for 2024 Sprint nationals. New info to be added when available.
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN TO SPRINT NATIONALS 2024.PLEASE READ ALL ENTRY DETAILS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT QUALIFICATION, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT.
The first panui can be found here

Race Entries

OC6 : If you want to enter you must do so via the Club. Details below. No mixed crews.V1: Each region has a quota, so paddlers should attend regionals to qualify. Details of the South Island qualifying event can be found here.

Check out the V1 quotas for our region. If you qualify then notify your club rep. (Quotas are for 2023. New info when available)
To enter you will need to pay your race fees to the Maitahi OCC account. Please note that it is the responsibility of the Team Manager to collect individual crew money and make a single payment :
NBS Bank (note change of bank!)Account Name: Maitahi Outrigger Canoe ClubAccount No: 03-1354-0648685-00Use your crew name as the Reference When you pay your fees please email maitahi.treas@gmail.com and Tony Davies maitahi.race@gmail.com with the following information :

Crew name
List of crew members
Age Category. No mixed crews
If any of your crew have qualified for V1 and are racing, this would be a good time to let us know, or they can contact us separately

Takapuna Beach Cup 2026
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-15 | Takapuna Beach, Auckland
Date: Fri 13th Feb – Sun 15th Feb 2026 – Takapuna
A long-standing favourite race for Maitahi paddlers and one that attracts crews from all over the world. In the vibrant surroundings of the North Shore you can enjoy (?!) Iron distance races but the biggest attraction for many crews is the change race that circumnavigates Rangitoto. It takes a bit of organising but it is an incredible experience.
The event has a great race website where you can find all the information you will need.
If anyone is thinking of forming crews for change races it is well worth getting together with other crews for training days. Either contact one another directly or Tony Davies on maitahi.race@gmail.com
Race Entries
Although most sanctioned races require you to enter through the club/WANZ, you can enter directly through the race organisers for Takapuna Beach Cup.
It would be useful from a club perspective if you could let Tony Davies know if you are racing as there might be opportunities to coordinate training, travel etc with other crews.
