Paddling
Adopt a School initiative takes off
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
FROM A humble start in 2011, the Adopt a School initiative by the Vaka Eiva organisers has gained momentum to become a major part of the week-long paddling event.
A clean environment priority for organisers
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
KEEPING the environment clean is one of the major priorities of Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 organisers.
Yellow shirts up for grabs
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
TO PAY tribute to this year’s sponsors, the organisers of the Vaka Eiva 2015 is hosting an Iron Race on Monday.
Vaka history in culture show
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
OE VAKA history will feature prominently in the cultural show for the official opening of Vaka Eiva 2015 on Friday, November 20.
Don't ignore safety advice
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
THE SAFETY of participants is paramount for organisers of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015.
Weather a mixed offering
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
THE VAKA Eiva 2015 organisers are, of course, hoping for some decent weatherover the course of the week-long competition.
2015 Matson Vaka Eiva Full Programme of events
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Paddling
THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2015 Registration all Teams-
Team Canada looks forward to paddle fest
Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Canadian team is looking forward to the experience of competing in the Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 when the event kicks off this Friday.
Stage set for paddling feast
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Preparations are on track for the country’s biggest international event which starts this Friday.
Vaka Eiva needs volunteers
Friday 30 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Regions biggest canoeing competition is looking for volunteers.
Countdown for Vaka Eiva 2015 begins!
Thursday 22 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The countdown for the much-anticipated Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 has started.
Nicholas siblings off to Rio
Wednesday 21 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The wait to the Olympic Games for the Nicholas sibling representing the Cook Islands is over after the duo won continental places to the 2016 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Surf skier flies Kuki flag in Tahiti
Monday 21 September 2015 | Published in Paddling
Cook Islander Mereana Hodges heads into the World Championships Ocean Surf Ski event in Tahiti next week with some valuable experience from her previous race.
Cook Islands paddlers at world champs
Monday 21 September 2015 | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands canoeing siblings Ella and Bryden Nicholas took part in the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championship in London last week in their bid to qualify to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Paddlers surprised at whale sighting
Friday 4 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
A group of standup paddlers were greeted by a massive surprise when their paddle-board yoga session was interrupted by the arrival of a group of whales at Avana Passage this week.
Paddlers pay respects to crash victim
Wednesday 19 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association paid a moving tribute to one of their members on Thursday last week.
Manihiki wins oe vaka gold
Monday 3 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Te Fuinga O Niva (Manihiki) won the oe vaka gold medal in the Cook Islands Games on Saturday.
Vaka races off till next week
Wednesday 22 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The V6 and V3 mixed vaka races which were to be held this afternoon have been postponed to Wednesday next week.
CICA to discuss new amendment
Tuesday 21 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) will have a special general meeting this Thursday to vote on an amendment to its constitution.
Paddlers in 10km marathon
Friday 17 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) is holding one of its regular competitions this Saturday.