About the Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club
Top of the South - waka ama interclub winter series
Top of the South - waka ama interclub winter series
All club members are encouraged to participate
Strengthening the bonds we share of paddling waka and being on the water
Each year the waka ama clubs in the Top of the South hold a series of waka ama races with each club hosting one event in their area. The clubs, Onetahua (Golden Bay), Motueka (Kaiteriteri), Maitahi, Te Tai & Whakatu Marae (Nelson) and Waikawa (Picton) are competing for the trophy.
The series usually runs from May to October and is a great chance for all paddlers to get a taste of racing, whether they normally compete or are just social paddlers. It's is a very relaxed atmosphere and a great chance to catch up with our extended waka whanau in the region..
2017 Maitahi win the Waka Ama Top of the South Quad series
Te Tauihu Winter Series Events
Waikawa hosts at Picton
The first event in the series is usually in May and many members make a weekend of it in Picton. In the past we have enjoyed a paddle to Lochmara for coffee on the day after the race. It's always a great couple of days and for many new paddlers it's their first taste of racing in a welcoming and friendly environment.
Onetahua hosts in Golden Bay
Golden Bay normally turns on fabulous weather for some great paddling out around the shag colonies at Tata Islands, through to the mussel farms in Wainui Bay.
Again, it's often a whole weekend away for club members and Onetahua are always great hosts.
Maitahi hosts at Nelson
This is Maitahi's home leg of the Winter series.
It's a great chance to get some local racing under your belt as well as help with putting on the race for our visitors.
Motueka hosts at Kaiteretere
Moteuka host a great event from the beach at Kaiteretere. Always lots of fun and a chance to head out towards the iconic Split Apple Rock.
Maitahi always takes a large contingent to this race .
Points:
100 points per participant
200 points for each waka representing a club in Race 1 and 2
Race 1
OC1 Men/OC1 Women, OC2
1st place 1500
2nd place 1000
3rd place 500
Race 2:
OC6 club crews
1st place 1500
2nd place 1000
3rd place 500
Race 3:
Mixed club crews
1st place 1500
2nd place 1000
3rd place 500