Paddling
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.
Juniors fight in Oe Mapu
Friday 27 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Oe Mapu competition in the Matson Vaka Eiva came to an end yesterday after some exciting races in Muri.
Sprints bring exciting finishes
Thursday 26 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Despite the conditions, the 500 metres V6 Sprints event lived up to its expectation with some pulsating races during the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 in Muri Lagoon yesterday.
Paddlers compete in sprints
Thursday 26 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Paddlers took part in the V6 Sprints event on day four of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 at Muri Lagoon yesterday.
Juniors to the fore at Muri
Wednesday 25 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Junior paddlers took the centre stage yesterday to fight for a podium place finish during the Oe Mapu at Muri lagoon.
Unfavourable conditions add to paddlers' misery
Tuesday 24 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The paddling feast continued with another exciting day during the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 yesterday at Avarua wharf.
Youngsters bag first Vaka Eiva win
Tuesday 24 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Tama Toa O Te Moana of Ngakau Toa Vaka had to fight off tough conditions to finish on top in the under-19 men’s 12 kilometre V6 race during the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 yesterday.
Home teams off to a good start
Monday 23 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Local clubs made a decent start to their campaign in the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 over the weekend.
Vaka Eiva teams ready to race
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 got off to a bright start with the Te Au O Tonga Turou and Akatapu Vaka (traditional blessing of canoes) at the Avarua wharf late yesterday.
