The pinnacle of competitive sprint paddling.

NZ's premier endurance paddling race.

Normally the Anakiwa to Picton Race but flood damage has forced changes for 2022. Please see the information below from race organisers. Entry forms and information can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Picton Rowing Club would like to extend an invitation to all interested rowers and supporters to participate in a long…

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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…

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…

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…

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 [email protected] There's a few…

W6 racing in beautiful Fjordland.

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…

The date for the 2024 Portage race is Saturday 25th 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…