The Whakaraupō Chase

Lyttelton

Lyttleton, 24th-25th March If you are looking for a test of brains and fitness the challenging, but very enjoyable, Whakaraupō Chase, organised by our friends at Te Waka Pounamu, is a great event. There's also a standing invitation from the TWP guys to fit in a downwinder on singles our doubles before or after the…

Caroline Bay 2023

Caroline Bay, Timaru , New Zealand

Waitaha PC is holding its annual Caroline Bay, Timaru this year on the 6th of May and the first Panui can be found below..   There is only one main change and that is following the lead from the TWP event in March there will be no age categories for adult crews just Mixed, Wahine…

Ice Breaker 2023

Dunedin Dunedin

Dunedin, 3rd-4th June Get out the thermals, it's Ice Breaker time again, organised by Fire In Ice Outrigger Canoe Club in Dunedin. The event its sanctioned so you MUST enter through Maitahi OCC. If you are interested in going as an individual or crew you will need to pay entry fees to the club and…

Picton 12km Race – Saturday September 30th

Picton Picton

Organised by Picton Rowing Club this 12km race might be a good warm up event for crews heading to Waka Te Tasman in November. This is for W6 only. We already have interest from a couple of crews so if you have a crew wanting to race please email Tony at maitahi.race@gmail.com There's a few…

Aorere Splash 2024

Kaiteretere

The second edition of an exciting water change and iron distance race and it's right on our doorstep. Details below but all entry information is now available live on the event website : Last year two Maitahi crews took part in the 52km water change race and one in the 32km iron. As we are…

World Sprint Championships 2024

Hilo, Hawai'i

Crews from Maitahi are on their way to this one. Details on WANZ website HERE   

Long Distance Nationals 2024

Gisborne

3rd-6th October 2024, Gisborne All information about LDN can be found on the WANZ website at https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2196 Please remember that you MUST enter through our club rep, Zoe, as it is a sanctioned race. More info to follow

Pan Pacific Masters Games 2024

Gold Coast Queensland, Australia

There has already been a little bit of talk about some crews being interested in a jaunt to the Gold Coast in November, so here are some event details from the official website (also pasted below). This will be down to crews to organise and enter themselves but please notify Tony of any intention to…

Waka Te Tasman 2024

Kaiteretere

The biggest annual race on the South Island