World Sprint Championships 2024
2024-08-13 08:00 - 2024-08-24 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hilo, Hawai’i
Crews from Maitahi are on their way to this one. Details on WANZ website HERE

Long Distance Nationals 2024
2024-10-03 - 2024-10-06 | 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
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-10 | 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 go so he can help co-ordinate if multiple crews make the trip.

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Dates & Times

Saturday 2 November 2024: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday 3 November 2024: 7:00am – 3:00pm

Age Requirements

Age is determined as at Friday 1 November 2024
Minimum age for competition is 30 years

Age Divisions
For Individual Races (OC1, OC2, V1)

Men: 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+
Women: 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+
Mixed: 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+

For Team Boats and Relay Races

OC6 – 180+, 240+, 300+, 360+, 420+
OC1/V1 Relays – 90+, 120+, 150+, 180+
OC2 Relays – 180+, 240+, 300+, 350+
V12 Mixed – 360+, 480+, 600+, 720+, 840+

Event Divisions
Saturday 2 November

4km V12 Races – Mixed
12km Single Long Course – OC1/OC2/V1
6km Iron Race – OC6 Mixed
12km Iron Race – OC6 Women
12km Iron Race – OC6 Men
Day 1 medal presentations

Sunday 6 November

9km Team Relay – OC1/OC2/V1
12km Iron Race – OC6 Mixed
6km Iron Race – OC6 Men
6km Iron Race – OC6 Women
6km Single Short Course – OC1/OC2/V1
Day 2 medal presentations

Fees
Each competitor is required to pay the Games Fee once and then the Sport Fee for each sport in which they register.
Sport Fee:

$65 per person (unlimited divisions)

Games Fee:

Competitor:
Early bird $130 (1 March – 31 May 2024)
Saver $145 (1 June – 31 August 2024)
Standard $155 (from 1 September 2024)

Payment processing fee: 1.4% (incl GST)
Account2Account (select Australian banks – no fee)
Venue

Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club
The Gold Coast’s spectacular network of waterways will provide a stunning environment for participants in seven sports at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games. Known as a beautiful expanse of easily accessible calm water, the Broadwater is a popular spot for water enthusiasts, making it the ideal location for the outrigger canoeing, ski and stand up paddling competitions.
Location

Northern Peninsula Lawn, Broadwater Parklands
Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215

Entries Close

Team entries close: Monday 21 October 2024 (11:59pm AEST)
Individual entries into existing teams close: Monday 21 October 2024 (11:59pm AEST) and a final crew list must be submitted (crew list template – coming soon!).

Additional Information

Some events will be run simultaneously so participants must choose which events they will be racing (eg. a participant may only compete in one of the following: OC1, OC2, or V1 in the 6km Iron Race on Saturday, 12km Iron on Sunday). Please see the combined schedule above to ensure you have no clashes.
Each crew is required to have a team manager who will register your crew name via the team manager portal prior to any competitor registrations for team entries.
Once the crew is created, team managers can register competitors via the team manager portal or individuals can register themselves via the Competitor Entry Form.
If you are interested in paddling but do not have a crew, please use our Sports Bulletin Board to advertise your availability or search for a crew/team looking for paddlers. Alternatively if your team is short paddlers please use the Sports Bulletin Board to advertise for paddlers or look for available individuals. You can also indicate your interest via the registration form.
A final crew list for all OC6 (6 people), V12 (12 people) and Team Relay races must be submitted to the Sport Convenor by Monday 21 October 2024 (crew list template – coming soon!).
Canoes available to hire for Interstate and International crews – please apply via the organiser’s email address below.
Participants must register at the Games Village prior to competing.
Races will consist of a maximum of six paddlers for OC6, and two paddlers for OC2 races.
The 9km relay will consist of teams of three for the OC1, VI and teams of 6 for the OC2 with each team to complete a lap of the 3km course.
The mixed OC6 division must be a 50/50 split – three female and three male paddlers (or never more male than female).
The regatta is presented by the Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club and sanctioned by the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association (AOCRA).

Sport Rules

The regatta will be conducted under AOCRA Rules and Regulations

Contact
Paddling – Outrigger Canoeing
Sue Jones (+61 411 321 415)
Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club
Email: outriggercanoe@mastersgames.com.au
Web: goldcoastoutriggers.com
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Waka Te Tasman 2024
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-16 | Kaiteretere
Friday 15th-Saturday 16th November 2024 Kaiteretere
The biggest race on the South Island right on our doorstep in beautiful Kaiteretere, hosted by our friends at Motueka Waka Ama Club. As well as attracting some top class crews and individuals from around the country, WTT also offers novice racers a chance to get out there and enjoy some friendly competition. The atmosphere is always great and the conditions can be challenging and fun (or flat calm and still fun). There are races in various age categories for rangatahi, wāhine and tāne.
If you are a paddler looking for a crew to race in please email Tony Davies on maitahi.race@gmail.com
Full information can be found on the WANZ race calendar page by clicking here

Race Entry
Please note that as this is a sanctioned race you can only enter Waka te Tasman via Maitahi OCC. This is a stipulation of the race organisers.
The 2024 Race Pack can be downloaded HERE
Please refer to the entry information on the pānui for race categories. The cost per person is $60 for adult paddlers and $30 for rangatahi.
Please take note that there is now an Intermediate (J13yrs) category for the W6 event
If you paddle singles or doubles on Friday and are also in a crew race on Saturday, the cost remains the same. The entry fee includes food but please see the pānui for details.
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 Club
Account No: 03-1354-0648685-00
Use your crew name as the Reference
When you pay your fees please email Simone Newsham maitahi.treas@gmail.com and Tony Davies maitahi.race@gmail.com with the following information (Zoe Horvath our WANZ rep will then make the entry happen) :

Crew name
List of crew members (please refer to pānui for info on maximum crew numbers in OC6 races)
Race Category. If any of your crew are racing singles or doubles this would be a good time to let us know, or they can contact us separately
Waka requirement if not already registered

Club Waka Allocation
In line with our new allocation policy, please see the dates and allocation information below.
Registration of Interest for club waka : Open Now
Club waka allocated : 6th October
Payment Date Opens : Open Now
Payment Date Closes : 7th November
Registrations of Interest :
OC6
Ohana :
Tuhirangi :
Aorere :
Araru :
Mangoripi :
Mangōpare :
Nga Iti Tangata :
Any OC6 : Nga Manu (Event 1), Te Paerangi -Auckland (Event 1), Hine Tahi (Event 1), PCKC (Event 1), Tai Tonga – Wellington (Event 1)
OC2
Anihau :
Te Wairua o te Kauwau :
Tāua Erua
Any OC2
Confirmed Allocations :
OC6
Ohana :
Tuhirangi :
Mangoripi :
Mangōpare :
Nga Iti Tangata :

Any OC6 :
OC2
Anihau :
Te Wairua o te Kauwau :
Tāua Erua
Any OC2
Rigging & Transport
De-rig and loading : TBC
Race rigging : Friday 15th/Saturday 16th TBC
Race de-rig : After races
Unload and re-rig : Sunday 17th TBC
Maitahi Crews & Paddlers

Te Waka o Aoraki Regional Sprints 2024
2024-12-07 | South Eyre Lake
Saturday 7th December 2024 – South Eyre Lake, Eyrewell
Entry information for 2024 event can be found here once published .
TWOA Regional Sprints is the South Island V1 qualifying event for Sprint Nationals. Although you do not have to qualify to race in OC6 at Nationals, this is still a very useful warm up for the big event in January.
If you are hoping to race V1 at Nationals then it is highly likely that you will need to qualify. We will almost certainly be taking our borrowed singles trailer to the event, so if you want to put your waka on it contact Tony Davies on maitahi.race@gmail.com
We do not need to transport OC6 as the Christchurch clubs who are close to the venue at Lake Eyre provide them. This is to be confirmed !
Entries
Entries opened 1st October.
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 Club
Account No: 03-1354-0648685-00
Use your crew name/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
Race Category. No mixed crews
If any of your crew are racing singles or doubles this would be a good time to let us know, or they can contact us separately

Tuna E Hoe Ana 2026
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-21 | Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes
20th & 21st February 2026 – Lake Rotoiti
A unique race, organised by Maitahi OCC, in the beautiful surrounds of the Nelson Lakes National Park. We welcome paddlers from the South Island and beyond, and as well as fantastic competitive paddling for rangatahi, novices and all age groups in OC6, singles and doubles, it’s a tremendous social occasion.
The whole club mobilises to put as many crews as possible on the water as well as providing volunteers to run the event. The prize-giving dinner at Rotoiti Hall on Saturday afternoon is always a great finale to the weekend.
The 2025 Race Pack is coming.
This race is being sanctioned with Waka Ama NZ and details will be added later.
Club Waka Allocation
In line with our allocation policy, please see the dates and allocation information below.
Registration of Interest : 1st December 2024
Payment Date Opens : 1st December 2024
Waka allocation starts: 8th January 2025
Allocation:
Rigging & Transport
De-rig and loading : Thursday 6th February 5.30pm
Race rigging : Friday 7th February on arrival/as crew available
Race de-rig/load : After last race on Saturday 8th
Unload and re-rig : Sunday 9th February 3.00pm
Accommodation
Red Deer Lodge is situated very close to the lake (a few minutes walk) and has 5 rooms with 28 bunk beds. The cost per night is $30 (to be confirmed) and the lodge is available on both Friday and Saturday night. We will split the bunks into male and female only rooms.
For bookings please contact Heather Law on heather.law@xtra.co.nz
Payment should be made to the Maitahi OCC account using Red Deer and your name or crew name (if paying for more than one person) as the reference info.
NBS Bank (note change of bank!)
Account Name: Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club
Account No: 03-1354-0648685-00

Portage Race 2025
2025-05-11 | Picton, Picton
The date for the 2025 Portage race is Saturday 11th May.
W1 – 8km (plus return paddle)
W2 – 8km (plus return paddle)
W6 – 8km (plus return paddle) OR 30km on new course
Single sex and mixed crew categories. No age divisions.

Entries should be made direct with the race organiser on Webscorer.

If you want to use a club waka for this race please let Tony know at maitahi.race@gmail.com once you have paid your race entry. Please include your race entry confirmation which you should receive by email from the organisers.
Last minute crews may possibly miss out if we cannot find extra waka elsewhere and remember we only have 4 waka available until our new ones arrive..

The allocation of waka to crews that have entered the race will be done on 7th May. Hopefully we can get all crews to agree on who gets what but if not it will come down to a coin toss. If we are oversubscribed we will try to access waka from other clubs. It is possible to enter after 7th May but this causes major headaches for us, so if you are serious about doing the race please get your entries in as soon as possible.

WAKA ALLOCATION :
Below are the crews who have paid and requested a waka ahead of the allocation date on 7th May. Choice priority in brackets
Ohana :
Tuhirangi :
Mangoripi :
Nga Iti Tangata :

Ice Breaker Challenge 2025
2025-05-31 08:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00 | Dunedin, Dunedin
Details are on WANZ event page HERE

Te Tauihu Winter Series @ Waikawa
2025-06-22 | Picton, Picton
Sunday 22nd June
08.30 – Karakia and race briefingRace 1W1/W2 Men,Women,MixedW6 Rangatahi, 60+ Men & Women
09.30 – Race 2W1/W2 Rangatahi, 60+ men, Women,MixedW6 – Men & Women
10.15 – Race 3W6 – Mixed (all age divisions)
11.00 – Race 4W6 – Club Mixup race
11.45Ka Mutu, packup, shared kai

Te Tauihu Winter Series @ Onetahua
2025-07-06 | Tata Beach
Sunday 6th July
Race Two in the 2024 Winter Series takes us over the hill to Golden Bay. Whether you are an experienced paddler, a novice or anything in-between, this is a great chance to enjoy some racing in a friendly but competitive atmosphere. There is racing for V1, OC1, OC2 and OC6 in men’s, women’s and mixed categories.

If you want to go, just respond to the invitation on Teamer when it is sent. Teams will be formed closer to the event but if you want to paddle with specific members for any reason, please let Tony know on maitahi.race@gmail.com ( I will be away at World Championships so someone else may have to step in)

Some club members make a weekend of it and head over on Saturday. Others make an early start on Sunday. Further details on accommodation and shared travel opportunities to follow.

Race fees : FreeLoading : Saturday TBATowing : Race rigging : Saturday/Sunday TBAUnload & Re-rigging : TBA

Race Schedule TBC

08.30 – Karakia and race briefingRace 1W1/W2 Men,Women,MixedW6 Rangatahi, 60+ Men & Women
09.30 – Race 2W1/W2 Rangatahi, 60+ men, Women,MixedW6 – Men & Women
10.15 – Race 3W6 – Mixed (all age divisions)
11.00 – Race 4W6 – Club Mixup race
11.45Ka Mutu, packup, shared kai

Te Tauihu Winter Series @ Kaiteretere
2025-08-10 | Kaiteretere
Sunday 10th August
08.30 – Karakia and race briefingRace 1W1/W2 Men,Women,MixedW6 Rangatahi, 60+ Men & Women
09.30 – Race 2W1/W2 Rangatahi, 60+ men, Women,MixedW6 – Men & Women
10.15 – Race 3W6 – Mixed (all age divisions)
11.00 – Race 4W6 – Club Mixup race
11.45Ka Mutu, packup, shared kai

Te Tauihu Winter Series @ Nelson
2025-09-21 | Tahunanui Beach
Sunday 21st September – Tahunanui Beach
Race four in the Winter Series sees us hosting our friends at our favourite local beach. This is a great chance to enjoy some local racing in a friendly but competitive atmosphere. There is racing for V1, OC1, OC2 and OC6 in men’s, women’s and mixed categories.
If you want to paddle, just respond to the invitation on Teamer. Teams will be formed closer to the event but if you want to paddle with specific members for any reason, please let Tony know on maitahi.race@gmail.com
Although we are spared the effort of de-rigging and loading waka, we need volunteers to paddle our fleet to the beach as well as helping with other jobs involved in hosting the race. If you can spare some time to put up gazebos, help with marshalling or anything else please let Tony Davies know either on maitahi.race@gmail.com or on 021 1696987 .
Paddle from marina to beach : TBAPaddle from beach to marina : TBA

Race Schedule
08.30 – Karakia and race briefingRace 1W1/W2 Men,Women,MixedW6 Rangatahi, 60+ Men & Women
09.30 – Race 2W1/W2 Rangatahi, 60+ men, Women,MixedW6 – Men & Women
10.15 – Race 3W6 – Mixed (all age divisions)
11.00 – Race 4W6 – Club Mixup race
11.45Ka Mutu, packup, shared kai

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.
