Paddling
Hunting her way to victory
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Serena shares her successful paddling story
Local arts and cuisine on show
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Continuing with the annual tradition, the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is all set for another year of Go Local Trade Day which starts today.
Boiler Swim for White Ribbon Day
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
This year’s Boiler Swim competition which will be held on Thursday next week at 4pm has been dedicated to White Ribbon Day.
Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 Team Entries
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Open Tane – 1. Toa Fetu Boyz – Ngakau Toa Vaka – CI, 2. Pacific Dragons – Pacific Dragons OCC – AUS
Paddling fiesta is finally here!
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Excitement is building for another year of paddling feast at the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 which kicks off this afternoon with the event official opening ceremony.
2016 Matson Vaka Eiva Programme
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Thursday 17th November 2016
Junior paddlers set for Vaka Eiva
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
WHILE attention will be on the open men’s and women’s feature races at the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016, a lot will be at stake for the young and upcoming paddlers in the week-long event.
Piho hopes to boost Cookies
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
COOK ISLANDS surfer Charlotte Piho made a slow start to her campaign in the 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship at the legendary Cloudbreak.
Canadians jet in for Vaka Eiva
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
CANADIAN team Wai Nui O Kanaka is the first international side to touch the Rarotonga shores for the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016, which starts with the official opening ceremony this Friday.
Fun under sun at vaka race
Tuesday 27 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
POLYNESIAN Rentals’ Green Machine emerged champions in the Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) Vaka Corporate Race Day at Vaiana’s Beach Bar in Nikao over the weekend.
Kuki paddlers versus the world
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Paddling
IT WAS a race of a lifetime for Kuki paddlers representing the Cook Islands to the New York Liberty Challenge Vaka Race in New York in June. Poppy and Stephen Doherty with Teina and Johnny Taulu joined over 500 competitors from around the world who raced across New York’s Hudson River.
George off to Tahiti Te Aito
Wednesday 1 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
LOCAL paddler Andre Tutaka George will represent the country at the Ultimate Te Aito in Tahiti next month.
Defending champions rule Te Aito
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Published in Paddling
FORTY-five paddlers competed in this year’s elite individual vaka racing competition, the Te Aito 2016 over the weekend in Rarotonga.
Nukutere leads Vaka Iti regatta
Friday 29 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The 2016 BSP Vaka Iti Regatta got off to a blistering start in Muri Lagoon yesterday.
Maki That Thing reigns supreme
Monday 29 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) team Maki That Thing – pictured right – won the Corporate Oe Vaka competition at Nikao beach over the weekend.
Warning postpones junior oe vaka
Friday 15 January 2016 | Published in Paddling
Cyclone warning for Rarotonga has forced the Ngakau Toa Vaka Canoe Club to postpone its junior oe vaka day.
Overseas paddlers keen to return
Tuesday 1 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Visiting paddlers are keen to return to next year’s Matson Vaka Eiva to be part of yet another year of festivity.
Canoe festival ends on a high
Monday 30 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 came to an end after a party on Friday night which included a lineup of local musicians providing entertainment for the paddlers.
Vaka Eiva excitement
Saturday 28 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 came to an end yesterday after some exciting races in the weeklong competition.
Exciting finish looms in Vaka Eiva
Friday 27 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 is set for an exciting finish when paddlers hit the water to compete in the Round Raro Relay today.
