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Day 2 photos

Tuesday 23 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Cooks paddlers in the medals

Tuesday 23 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Cook Islanders were in the medals once again yesterday in an exciting day of V6 Iron races. The masters/senior masters and U19 men kicked racing off in the morning over 12km. Always a race to watch, the masters paddlers didn’t disappoint with a battle from the start. The strong Raiatea Hoe crew kept the lead […]

'Perfect storm' hits race

Tuesday 23 November 2010 | Published in Regional

A freak squall threw 25-knot southerly winds and heavy rain that reduced visibility to 50 metres at the best of the best yesterday in the defining race of Vaka Eiva – the 18km open men’s V6 Iron. The mini storm seemed perfectly planned to test them in timing, endurance, bailing, steering and courage all at […]

Making waves!

Monday 22 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Singles OC1 and V1 results from Saturday, 20 Nov

Monday 22 November 2010 | Published in Regional

The singles Iron races were run in two categories for the first time this year – the conventional OC1 canoes with rudders, and the rudderless V1 canoes which are dominant in Tahiti and are increasing in the other paddling countries of Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia and Cook Islands.

Takuvaine wins

Monday 22 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Takuvaine has succeeded against Arorangi in the Lotto Premier Men’s match on Saturday, winning 3-1. Arorangi took the lead through young Luke Tukaroa with a penalty in the first half. But it was for a short while as Takuvaine came back to equalise before the half time whistle. Takuvaine regrouped at half time and came […]

It's all action

Monday 22 November 2010 | Published in Regional

If conditions today are as brutal as Saturday – expect to see some outstanding paddling in the V6 Iron races. It will be all about teamwork today and based on Saturday’s V1 and OC1 results – the international Australian Crown Beach Kings is the team to watch. The international Boiler Boys crew are also expected […]

Kings rule the waves

Monday 22 November 2010 | Published in Regional

The Crown Beach Kings oe vaka crew have set the tone for Vaka Eiva 2010 with three podium finishes in Saturday’s 18km men’s Iron race. In conditions that can only be described as brutal – 30 open men paddlers pushed their way to Avana in three metre seas and howling 25 knot winds. The conditions […]

Takuvaine face Arorangi

Saturday 20 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Today Takuvaine will make the trip towards the western side of the island as they will face Arorangi on home soil. Kicking off today’s games will be the Under 15 Girls at 1.30pm. In the Premier Men’s division Takuvaine will be keen to walk away with a win against Arorangi to keep their third place […]

Symposium talks power of sport

Saturday 20 November 2010 | Published in Regional

The power of sport was the main theme at the opening of the two-day Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) symposium yesterday. New Zealand International Olympic Committee member, Barry Maister, highlighted the ‘culture’ of a national Olympic committee to the group of 80 participants at the symposium opening. He said the Cook Islands […]

Roberts gets meeting moving

Saturday 20 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Renowned international trainer Keith Roberts has been pouring his energy into making Rarotonga athletes the best they can be. Roberts was one of the keynote speakers at yesterday’s CISNOC symposium opening where he spoke about what sport really is. Before his short speech, Roberts made the group of around 80 participants stand up and do […]

McKee proves age no barrier

Saturday 20 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Jane McKee, 53, is living proof that age is just a number. She is definitely one to watch in today’s women’s OC1 race. McKee placed third overall in last year’s race, only a minute behind winner Lisa Curry and shows that age is no barrier when it comes to being competitive. McKee will again be […]

Matavera faces tough Sokattak

Friday 19 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Defending soccer champions Nikao Sokattak will go head to head with Matavera and are overwhelming favourites to win this match. Matavera have a tough task on their hands to get anything from this match. – CIFA Media Draw and referee appointments for today at the Matavera school grounds: 4.45pm Premier Men, Ref: Tupou Patia assisted […]

Sports symposium begins today

Friday 19 November 2010 | Published in Regional

The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) two day sports symposium will open today at the Takuvaine AOG Hall. International Olympic Committee member Barry Maister of New Zealand and chairman of Christchurch City Holdings will be among the keynote speakers at the two day conference. The symposium will begin with registrations of participants […]

Vaile ready to take on the world's best

Friday 19 November 2010 | Published in Regional

The 2009 Cook Islands women’s singles lawn bowls champion Kanny Vaile will be taking on the world’s best in Norfolk Islands next week. As the winner of the 2009 Cook Islands national singles championships – Vaile earned the honour of competing at the World Champion of Champion tournament. The bowls tournament will run between November […]

7s in training

Thursday 18 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Under the guidance of internationally renowned trainer Keith Roberts, the Rarotonga based sevens rugby players are improving their fitness and all round game performance ahead of the IRB Sevens Circuit early next year. A squad of 14 players are being put through their paces by Roberts who is pleased with their progress. The players have […]

New trade day

Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional

The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is gearing up for its inaugural Trade Day Vaka Eiva 2010 market, to be held as part of the week-long international paddling tournament. From midday on Tuesday November 23, 14 authentic Cook Islands art and craft stalls will be established in the Vaka Village at Avarua’s wharf. Products for […]

Be hungry, eat the race!

Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Rising star learns to paddle from within Paddle from the heart, read the waves, don’t hold back and trust yourself. This is a mantra that Kiwi paddler Vesna Aroha Radonich goes through as she prepares to take to the water. Her favourite mantra though is – be hungry, eat the race! Vesna, who is of […]

Ocean art on show

Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional

Since 2004, The Art Studio in Arorangi has been paying tribute to Vaka Eiva with stunning displays of painted paddles. This year, the gallery will again showcase paddles, but has opened its exhibit to include paintings and other works of art. “Normally it’s just the paddles – we’ve done that very successfully since the beginning […]

Making news on the ocean waves

Wednesday 17 November 2010 | Published in Regional

In between court reporting and police news – Cook Islands News reporter Rachel Reeves has been putting in the hard yards on the water ahead of her first Vaka Eiva festival. The 22-year-old was born and raised in Redondo Beach, California, and is American and German on her mother’s side and Atiuan and British on […]