What's On
What's On
Social and race events
Our club organises various social and race waka ama events for members and the general public. There are lots of other waka ama happenings in other parts of the country and further afield. If you want to know more about an event listed you can contact us or check out the Waka Ama NZ website if its a sanctioned event. They list lots of cool waka ama events on around the country.
Maitahi Social & Fun Stuff
Our Social paddles are a great way to get started, to meet people and find out what crews you might like to paddle with. We often go for coffee and a chat afterwards so you can get to meet club members and have fun.
If you would like to join in send an email using the Social Paddling enquiries form below.
Social & Club Events Calendar
Waka Ama Events Calendar
Waka Te Tasman 2019
November 15 - November 16 at KaiteriteriTe Waka o Aoraki Regional Sprints 2019
December 14 at Lake PegasusNational Sprints 2020
January 13, 2020 - January 18, 2020 at Lake KarapiroJames Bhutty Moore-morial Race 2020 (32km)
February 1, 2020 at Pilot Bay, Mount MaunganuiTuna E Hoe Ana 2020
February 7, 2020 - February 8, 2020 at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson LakesTakapuna Beach Cup
February 14, 2020 - February 16, 2020 at Takapuna Beach, AucklandLong Distance Nationals 2020
April 24, 2020 - April 26, 2020 at PictonWorld Sprint Championships 2020
August 15, 2020 - August 23, 2020 at Hilo, Hawai’i
Family Fun Days @ Tahunanui
We hold several Fun Days throughout the year, usually at Tahunanui Beach.
Fun Days are all about fun races and mixing and mingling. Plus they’re a chance for friends, family and the general public to have a go at paddling. See our calendar for the Fun Day schedule.
Tuna E Hoe Ana (Paddling with the eels)
Interested in the Maitahi annual regatta at Nelson Lakes in February?
Want to Give Waka Ama a go?
Sunday Social Paddle
On Sundays at 8:45am we have an organised social paddle. If you would like to join us to try out waka ama paddling then you need to fill out the form (or reply on Teamer if you are a member).
Saturday OC1/V1 Paddle
There is usually a group of OC1/V1 paddlers going out from Tahunanui Beach on a Saturday morning at 8:30am.
Casual Paddlers a Koha please
We ask a casual fee of $5 for the the first couple of 'try out' paddles. After that you will need to join the club to get the use of the equipment.
Rangatahi Programme for School Children
Maitahi encourages school children to get involved in waka ama. If you have children who are interested please fill out the form on our contact page.
Social Paddling Enquiry