News

Portage race – winner’s report
The reports keep coming. This is from Jason D on behalf of the first waka home, Krakenz 50 in Ohana ...Well, the sea was angry my friends....the weather wasn't great...

Portage Reports
A report bonanza for this ever-popular race. First up Rodney on our mixed crew : This is a great event, and this year was no exception. Here are a few...

Winter Series Dates 2023
These are the dates for this year's events : 11th June - Motueka9th July - Onetahua13th Aug - Waikawa17th Sept - Nelson The Winter Series is a great set of...

Legends Paddle postponed
Tomorrow's (Sunday) Legends' Paddle at Kaiteretere has been postponed until the 27th May. Sorry for the late notice.

Ice Breaker race, 3rd-4th June
More details have become available of this race for those with a nice set of thermals. The race is now sanctioned so you will need to enter through the club....

Legends’ Paddle, Kaiteretere 7th May
Please see below from Callum regarding this very relaxed paddle day which is usually great fun. As an added bonus the kai is always fantastic ! If we have enough...

Portage race entries and waka allocation
Entries are now open to the Portage race in Picton on May 27th via the Webscorer portal You should make your entry direct with the race organiser and then email...

Long Distance success for Maitahi paddlers
It was a weekend to test the nerves as well as the fitness as Whitianga delivered some difficult conditions at Long Distance Nationals. But the challenging water didn't stop a...

Good luck to our LDN paddlers
The small contingent of Maitahi paddlers who are entered for Long Distance nationals in Whitianga will be making their way North this week for the weekend's racing. Glenn Hardinge will...

Portage Race Update
Below is an email from Tara who organises Portage, along with a flyer. It feels as if there may be a number in crews interested in this race so don't...

Caroline Bay 2023
The date for Waitaha's annual Caroline Bay race has been announced as 6th May. It would be a great warm up for Portage and great to support a club that...

Portage Race date announced
It will be on Saturday 27th May. See our Event page for details. Entries not yet open.

Aorere Splash 2023
Wow. What a day. The inaugural Aorere Splash saw six crews line up over a variety of change and iron distances on a glorious Autumn day in Kaiteretere. Only one...

New MOCC club shirts
As mentioned a wee while ago, the committee has been looking at a new supplier of club shirts, singlets,hoodies etc to make it easier for members to order at short...

2023 Long Distance Nationals
The great news for all involved is that next month's LDN in Whitianga is still scheduled to go ahead. We have a small but very, very committed group heading up....

Whakaraupō Chase
This great race, a test of both brains and brawn, is being held by our good friends at Te Waka Pounamu in Whakauraupō/ Lyttleton on 24th and 25th March. This...