Paddling
Motu2Motu draws paddlers to Aitutaki
Monday December 17, 2018Motu2Motu, the annual paddling race around Aitutaki's stunning lagoon, continues to grow in 2018.
Kayakers celebrate a successful year
Wednesday December 12, 2018The local based Cook Island kayakers have made their mark this year competing in three of New Zealand’s calendar regattas, NZ Nationals (Feb 23-25) in Karapiro and Blue Lakes 1 (Oct 13-14) and Blue Lakes 2 (Dec 1-2) staged on Rotorua’s stunning Lake Tikitapu.
Ngakau Toa Vaka wins mixed open race
Wednesday November 28, 2018Eleven crews lined up to contest the Bob Worthington Memorial Round Rarotonga mixed teams race on day three of the Vaka Eiva 2018 yesterday.
Sprint races bring exciting competition
Thursday November 29, 2018There was more perfect weather for the Vaka Eiva sprint day at Vaiana’s on the beach at Nikao.
Timoti living her dream at the Vaka Eiva
Thursday November 29, 2018Cook Islander Makayla Timoti, who is at the top of her oe vaka game in New Zealand, joined Te Tupu’s women’s crew this week to compete in a paddling festival she’s been dreaming about since her father entered years ago.
Record entrants line up for Boiler Swim
Friday November 30, 2018In a fantastic show of support for the Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services, a record 74 swimmers took to the water in front of Trader Jacks on Wednesday to race round the boiler and back.
Local teams dominate iron races
Monday November 26, 2018Saturday morning saw competition begin in earnest with the 12km iron races for V6 canoes in the 2018 Vaka Eiva.
Vaka Eiva starts after a warm opening
Monday November 26, 2018The official opening of the week long Vaka Eiva festival on Saturday provided a great welcome to all paddlers and friends.
Oe vaka festival set to take off
Thursday November 08, 2018Outrigger paddlers from across the globe will soon flock to our shores for the annual Matson Vaka Eiva 2018 paddling festival.
