Special General Meeting
2022-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Sports House, Saxton Field, 142 Saxton Rd East, Stoke, Nelson
6 May 2022
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a Special General Meeting of the Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club Incorporated to be held at

Sports Tasman Sports House Boardroom
142 Saxton Road East, Stoke
Saturday 28 May 2022 at 4 pm

AGENDA

1. NOTICE OF MEETING
2. APOLOGIES
3. PROXIES
4. NEW CONSTITUTION/RULES
Jody Hughes
Secretary

Hoe Matariki - TTOA
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-25 | Tahunanui Beach
This is organised by our friends at TTOA. It’s local, will be well organised and is a great opportunity to race without travel. Singles, doubles and novices paddle on Friday in a fun format and W6 crews go on Saturday on an 18km loop from Tahunanui Beach, around Oyster Island and back.
Entry details can be found here at the WANZ website.
Entries have to be via our club as it is a sanctioned event so if you are entering as an individual or a crew you will need to contact Zoe Horvath on maitahi.treas@gmail.com and pay the entry fees to the club account :
SBS Bank
Account Name: Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club
Account No: 031355 0682383 00
Reference: Matariki/Crew name
If you are interested in using a club waka contact Tony Davies on maitahi.race@gmail.com. Waka will be allocated to crews that have entered and paid on 1st June. If we are oversubscribed and cannot agree distribution between crews then the coin toss will come into play. we will endeavour to secure waka for all crews who want to race but PLEASE do not leave your entries to the last minute.

IVF World Sprint Championships 2022
2022-08-08 - 2022-08-16 | London, Dorney Lake, Windsor, United Kingdom
8th-16th August 2022 – London
The World Championships is being held in Europe for the first time. Qualification for crews is via the Sprint Nationals in January 2022.
Maitahi OCC has strong links with paddlers in the UK. We have hosted friends from Royal Canoe Club Outrigger as well as OCUK and some of our members have enjoyed paddling on the Thames & the British coastline on trips too the UK.
The races will be held on the the 2012 Olympic rowing lake at Eton Dorney, near Windsor.
Further details will be available on the event website

Long Distance Nationals 2022
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-09 | Waitangi
October 6th – 9th 2022 – Waitangi
Maitahi OCC has been sending more and more crews and individuals to race at LDN each year. There’s always a huge buzz wherever the race is held and the excitement of lining up against dozens of other OC6 in your event, is something you will really enjoy.
There is no qualification process for entry to the race.
Training for LDN brings crews very close together and it’s as much a mental challenge as a physical one. There is plenty of help and advice available at the club for anyone wanting to form or find a crew. If you are interested email Tony Davies for more information.
The event information, including pānui, is available on the WANZ calendar
Race Entries
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 :
SBS Bank 03 1355 0682383 00
Use your crew name as the Reference
When you pay your fees please email Zoe Horvath maitahi.treas@gmail.com and Tony Davies maitahi.race@gmail.com with the following information :

Crew name
List of crew members
Category.
If any of your crew are racing singles or doubles as well, this would be a good time to let us know, or they can contact us separately

Picton to Picton Race 2022
2022-10-16 | Picton, Picton
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 distance paddle on Sunday 16th October 2022.

Due to the recent flooding and potential difficulty with road access, we have taken the decision to run the event this year from the Picton foreshore to the Snout and back. A distance of 12km return.

The event is limited to fours, quads, eights and octuples. There will also be a separate category for coastal quads and waka ama. The course may be shortened in the event of bad weather.

Mike Beech is coordinating the Wakas at this end and we have asked that you manage your health and safety independently, following our safety plan. We will have 7 safety boats, one provided by Mike Beech.

We will confirm all safety plans shortly and liaise with you. A safety briefing will be held at 8am at QCYC and we will corace start time at that point as this is dependent on ferries and whether they are running to time. Crews should be ready to launch at 8.30am, with expected start from 9am.

Entry fees are $20 per person (excluding coxswains) to cover the staging of the event and includes the barbecue and beverages at the prize giving.

Race information and entry forms are enclosed. As this will be a handicapped start, please indicate roughly how long you think your crews will take to complete the 12km course on the entry form. Crews will be set off at intervals with slowest crews first.

Please send your entries to pictonrowingclub@gmail.com. Entries close on Friday 7th October 2022 at 8pm. Please make payment by Wednesday 12th October to – Picton Rowing Club account: 03 1710 0002021 000 and quote: your club name – LD

Changing facilities and toilets will be available at Picton Rowing Club. There are also public toilets near the slip and at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club. The QCYC club deck and downstairs area will be available for spectators. Please note that wet gear is not permitted within the QCYC building. Please remove any dirty footwear prior to entry.
Trailer Parking and Parking
Trailer Parking will be available outside the yacht club.
All cars will need to park in the main town car park and walk over the bridge to PRC or park in the grass area opposite the St Johns First Aid building , at the marina as directed.

Barbecue and Prize giving
Participants and support crew are invited to join in a supplied brunch and prize giving with Picton Rowing Club members and supporters. All participants will receive a food voucher as part of their entry. Food for spectators and supporters will be $5. A coffee kart will also be available.

Picton Rowing Club – Season Opening
Opening of the Picton Rowing Club 2022/23 season by our club patron, Mr Les Jones, will be held prior to the prize giving.

Please let me have your phone number and either Jim or I will give you a buzz.

Look forward to seeing you all.

Amanda Inkster
PRC
021 247 8879

Crew-Safety-information-for-Long-Distance-Race-Picton-Return-to-Snout-1.pdf

PRC-Long-Distance-Entry-Form-1.xlsx

Long-Distance-Race-Invitation.pdf

James Bhutty Moore-morial Race 2023 (32km)
2023-02-04 | Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui
For more information go to the WANZ Event page

The Whakaraupō Chase
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-25 | 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 event.
This is a sanctioned event so you MUST enter through our club rep, Zoe.
All the information is on the WANZ event page at https://wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2080

Caroline Bay 2023
2023-05-06 | 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 or Tane. This is recognition that a number of clubs have limited numbers of paddlers within 1 age group and this limits attendance at small events like ours.

Entry is either by WANZ system (once event has sanctioning approval) or direct to Waitahapc@gmail.com please note we need to have entries by the 28th of April to allow organisers to confirm viability of event.

Look forward to seeing some of you in Timaru and those going to LDNs good luck.
Caroline Bay Regatta Pānui 1 2023

Ice Breaker 2023
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04 | 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 notify Zoe at maitahi.treasurer@gmail.com . If you need a club canoe (though you should be able to get one locally) please contact Tony at maitahi.race@gmail.com
The WANZ event page is at :
https://wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2104
Message below from race organisers :
Kia ora koutou,

We’re busy planning another awesome IceBreaker event – on the 3rd and 4th of June. https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2104
We will likely have club waka available for most races, so please reach out if you need any hireage.

We have a few new additions/changes to the format, so we’d love for you to pass this info on to your clubs.

10km W6 open race – we have previously limited the W6 10km distance to novice crews only, but are opening this to open crews as well as keeping the novice division. There are no age divisions for W6 10km racing, just open and novice (womens, mens, mixed).
20km long-course distance for all Divisions – mens, womens, mixed will all race the same course!
500 metre sprints – this is intended to be a bit of fun to finish off Saturday racing, and format will largely depend on the weather and entries. Age categories from tamariki upwards, we hope this will be super fun and accessible for all paddlers! As IceBreaker has a single race entry charge, there is no additional fee for the sprints if you are racing in another race. For any tamariki only racing in the sprints, we’re happy to waive the entry fee, please just make sure they are WANZ affiliated (and let us know so we can calculate the correct entry fee for your club!).

Let us know if any questions or there is anything we can assist with – looking forward to another great event!

Ngā mihi,
Gwen
Fire in Ice Outrigger Canoe Club

Picton 12km Race - Saturday September 30th
2023-09-30 | 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 details on their Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/events/126192037166665/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
It’s $20 per paddler and we will post more details as we get them on how to enter. As we already have a bit of interest we will set the following dates for waka allocation.
Notification of interest starts immediately :
Krakenz 50
Hinethai
Allocation of Waka (for fully paid and entered crews) 1st September

Ki Uta Ki Tai 2023
2023-10-21 | Lake Te Anau, New Zealand
Saturday 21st October 2023 – Lake Te Anau
An opportunity to paddle in the beautiful surroundings of Fjordland. The race, organised by the recently formed Oraka-Aparima Runaka waka Ama Club, is currently for OC6 only though many of the Maitahi paddlers who go to the race also take singles or doubles to explore the area. There may be room on the singles trailer if it is making the trip.
Details of the event can be found on the WANZ calendar page
We are still waiting for race entry details.
Race Entries
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 :
SBS Bank 03 1355 0682383 00
Use 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 (please refer to pānui for info on maximum crew numbers in OC6 races)
Race Category

Club Waka
We would recommend contacting the race organisers for waka hire but should you require a club canoe and are able to tow please contact Tony at maitahi.race@gmail.com
Travel & Accommodation
The Race Pack contains details of accommodation possibilities. Please note that these are 2022 details as no updated inf for 2023 is available yet.

Paddlefest Nelson 2023
2023-11-11 - 2023-11-12 | Tahunanui Beach
Saturday 11th-Sunday 12th November 2023 – Nelson
Entries
Entry info TBA
Event Information
Paddlefest was created with the idea to celebrate and share this amazing location that we call Paddletown (Nelson). The aim is to get different paddle-craft on the water for some racing (distance and sprints), relays and fun. There are social events mixed in as well and a chance to swap craft and have a go on surf skis, SUP or whatever else turns up !
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It’s run by our good friends at Nelson SUP Club with Tahunanui Beach resident weather-man Toby Wild usually manning the loudhailer down at the surf line.

Paddlefest is a small craft event so single and double waka only. If you haven’t yet raced in a single or double this is a great chance to do so in a fun and safe environment.

The event Facebook page can be found here.

Aorere Splash 2024
2024-03-23 | 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 now quite close to the event date and a lot of organisation is required to form crews and get support boats etc, we will set the waka allocation date for 19th February.
So far we have the following requests.
Tuhirangi – Nga Manu Whaitiri
Ohana – Krakenz

World Sprint Championships 2024
2024-08-13 08:00 - 2024-08-24 17:00 | 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

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.

Tuna E Hoe Ana 2026
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-21 | Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes
20th & 21st February 2026 – Lake Rotoiti
See the event in the Waka Ama NZ Event Calendar
Race Director: Linda Heath
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.
This race is being sanctioned with Waka Ama NZ and panui will be published on the Waka ama Event Calendar.
Club Waka Allocation
For Maitahi cclub members who wish to reserve a waka to race in at this race you will need to let the race director know.
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
Club Rigging & Transport
De-rig and loading : Thursday 19th February 5.30pm
Race rigging : Friday 20th February on arrival/as crew available
Race de-rig/load : After last race on Saturday 21st
Unload and re-rig : Sunday 22nd February 3.00pm
