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World Sprints in Tahiti
There was a good representation of Nelson paddlers at World Sprints this year. Whakatū Marae had 2 crews, Katcha Whae) (Womens masters W6) and VO2 (mens masters W6) as well...
Onetahua Waka Ama club celebrate 10th anniversary
Thank you to Onetahua Marae and Onetahua Waka Ama club for hosting the folks from over the hill to the 10 yr celebration of your Waka Ama club and Top...
Portage Waka Ama Race 2018
First there is de-rigging Kia ora Maitahi whanau; big ups to all for the de-rig tonight. Bex Malthus for doing some early work, Greg Buck, Rongomai Flavell for carrying that...
Evening Huli in Nelson Haven
It happens so quickly, even after the jokes: " No swimming now!" Seems "Flying the Ama" was involved?? Lessons learnt: Lean left PDF fitting paddling OC2 with companion waka (club...
Autumn Cleaning Day
Maitahi OCC Cleaning day went off wonderfully thank you members. We were lucky this weekend with sunshine, no wind and a great turn out. These pics are just some of...
Winter Paddling
We are now getting in paddling in the dark in the evenings and in the early mornings. The harbour master has been out and checking to make sure all craft...
Wonderful Development for Rangatahi – NCEA credits for waka ama
Secondary school students will be able to convert their passion for Waka Ama into NCEA credits this year "Secondary school students will be able to convert their passion for Waka...
Ready to pour our hearts out!
It was a sea of orange rather than red today as 25 Matahi volunteers maned the Energy Centre Bar and the Grainery Bar at March fest to pour their hearts...
‘Golden women’ heading to Tahiti for world sprints
You can still compete internationally into your 60's and 70's! 2018 IVF Va’a (Waka Ama) World Club Sprint Championships, Tahiti Two of our club members are heading to the 2018...
Halberg Trust at Tahunanui Beach
Sunday was a first for us. We held our annual Fun Day at Tahunanui beach in conjunction with the Halberg Trust who were getting their members out on the water....
Weetbix Tryathalon – Volunteers
Once again Maitahi turned out in force, volunteering to put up the marquees, be cycle marshals and to organise the car parking at Centennial road. This is a major fundraising...
Tuna e Hoe Ana – Our 10th Anniversary
Our Nelson Lakes regatta, Tuna e Hoe Ana at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes this weekend was a great success. One crew even came over from the UK! (Well, they are...
Canterbury Secondary School Waka Ama Championship
Canterbury Secondary School Waka Ama Championship will be held on March 3rd 8:30 – 1:00 @ Lake Rua, Sawyers Arms Rd Grades: Yr 9 - 10 & Yr 11 –...
National Waka Ama Sprints – a big experience
Nelson was really well represented in the National Waka Ama Sprints at Karapiro this January (2018). We had around 30 Nelson paddlers competing with a couple more from Motueka. The...
Tony attended a Kai Bartlett OC1 clinic in Kauai
Kauai – 54 It’s strange how life works out. When I used to sit in our small council flat in North London as a kid watching Steve McGarrett and Danno...
Harbour Masters Challenge
The Harbour Masters Challenge is an annual multi water sport event held at Tahunanui beach. The Nelson Ports harbourmasters are keen to gather those water sports that use the harbour,...
