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Last day of racing – Day 8
We had a tropical storm warning and torrential rain over night. The storm warning has now been lifted and it looks like it's clearing for todays racing. The humidity is...
500m straight racing begins – Day 6
Today was a great day for us after yesterday's disappointment. We raced just after 10am in our heat 1 of 3 for Masters 70 Women in the straight 500m. We...
Days 4 & 5
Well our turns are over and done for the campaign. We made the repercharge, but came in third so missed the final by a second. It's just how it goes....
Day 4 – Gold & Silvers
Wow, what an exciting day. Wow, what a long day. But the medal count for paddlers from our area was impressive. The most exciting were the Gold medal for the...
Day 3 done and dusted
The weather continues to delight those of us who come from winter. Today was calm on the course and hot and humid. Visibility was better than yesterday when there was...
Day 1
How to check out the racing TV coverage To check out the racing coverage go to Facebook and look at Ocean Paddler TV. #IVFHILO #OceanPaddlerTV #HCRAPaddler Results Results are on...
Rest day & opening ceremony
Going through the lava tubes Today was an almost free day for us as we only had to be at the venue for 3:30pm for the opening ceremony. Last night...
Getting in the waka on Hilo Bay
Managing the heat Everyone seems to be handling the heat better than expected. It seems to cool off overnight so the mornings are great for hanging out on the deck...
First days in Hilo
Well, here we are in Hilo and it's amazing. The people are really friendly and very helpful. We have been here 7 days and time seems to be going so...
The story behind Rubys uniform
I know there will be club members out there going "... but those aren't Maitahi shirts" so I thought I'd tell you the story about how our uniforms came about....
Rubys go to world sprints – 8 sleeps to go
Whakatū/Nelson master womens 70's crew going to world sprint championships Ruby's is a Masters 70 womens crew from Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club, Whakatū, Nelson. We will be representing Whakatū and...
Have fun at Bingo night
Ruby's worlds crew are having another bingo fundraising night. Where: Two Thumbs breweryWhen: 2 July @ 6-8pmCost: $22.50 (includes booking fee) Book at Eventbrite
Winter Series 1 rescheduled for 7th July
Unfortunately the weather didn't play ball, forcing the late postponement of the first event. Big thanks to everyone who helped organise, load and transport waka.
Tuna e Hoe Ana 2025
The dates have been set for our major annual fundraising event at Lake Rotoiti. We will be in action on 7th-8th February 2025 and keeping our fingers crossed for the...
Portage Race – waka availability 24th-26th May
Thus far we have just two crews entered for the Portage Race on 25th May and fortunately there is no clash of waka requests : Tuhirangi : Hine TahiOhana :...
Bingo fundraiser for Ruby’s crew going to Hilo
Come and join us for a fun night. When: Tuesday 21st MayWhere: Two Thumbs Brewery, New StCost: $22.20 Join us for an exciting Bingo Night Fundraiser at Two Thumbs Brewery...
