Paddling
Paddling pair ready for regatta
Friday 6 February 2015 | Published in Paddling
Two Rarotonga teenagers are set to test their kayaking skills and rub shoulders with the world’s best in the sport at the Oceania Championships next week in New Zealand.
Paddlers in training mode for PNG
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Paddling
Oe vaka trials and training are in full swing for paddlers vying for a spot in this year’s Pacific Games team heading to Papua New Guinea in July.
Sprint kayak coaching for junior paddlers
Tuesday 6 January 2015 | Published in Paddling
Aspiring sprint kayak paddlers are in for a treat next week with the arrival of dual Australian Olympic kayaker Hannah Davis to run a week-long training camp.
Paddlers donate tablets to Aitutaki tamariki
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
Visiting oe vaka team Wai Nui O Kanada all the way from Canada have brought smiles to the school children of Aitutaki again this year donating a very generous 20 android tablets.
Junior paddlers grow at Motu2Motu
Thursday 4 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
A typically beautiful day in stunning Aitutaki was what 96 paddlers and supporters experienced during Tuesday’s Motu2Motu race.
Perfect conditions for Motu2Motu
Thursday 4 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
Beautiful conditions and a stunning venue is every paddlers dream and for the 90 international and local paddlers in yesterdays Motu2Motu race that is exactly what was on offer.
Cash back fuels volunteer fire brigade
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
The Vaka Eiva oe vaka event and associated promotions has proven itself to be the gift that keeps on giving for the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade this festive season.
Sun comes out for Motu2Motu
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
The change in weather will have paddlers in today’s Motu2Motu race in Aitutaki jumping for joy and slapping on the sunblock for the 36km relay race.
Volunteer praised, awarded
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
Long time Vaka Eiva volunteer and 2014 volunteer co-ordinator Liz Sosene was recognised for her continued support and willingness to go above and beyond to help during the weeklong Vaka Eiva Festival at Saturday’s closing ceremony.
Volunteers make it happen
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
The hype of the 2014 Vaka Eiva festivities has taken over the island as the week long event continues to entertain paddling enthusiasts and curious spectators.
Vaka Eiva wraps up, Motu2Motu hypes up
Monday 1 December 2014 | Published in Paddling
Challenging weather conditions during this year’s Vaka Eiva festivities interrupted the week of paddling, however organisers managed to pull through and deliver an enjoyable event.
Promising kayak talents discovered
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
This year’s 11th annual Vaka Eiva event saw the first ever edition of the Cook Island National Sprint Kayak Championships in in Muri on Monday.
Adaptive paddlers take on Vaka Eiva
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
While most paddlers at this year’s Vaka Eiva event were challenged by the tough conditions, two paddlers in particular had a bit more on their plate.
Vaka Eiva a family affair
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
Vaka Eiva is a family affair as local paddler Tupuna Amo is welcomed to shore by his leading ladies in last Saturday’s OC1 and V1 races.
Future paddlers celebrated island style
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
After two days of racing in unfavourable weather the mapu Vaka Eiva paddlers were treated to a night of fun, laughter and celebration at Tuesday night’s wrap up.
Pinnacle relay to paddles up party
Friday 28 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
Today’s Vaka Eiva programme has been changed to cater for postponed races from Wednesdays cancelled Iron Challenge races.
Rogz for Dogz mixed champs
Friday 28 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
It was a calmer day for the Vaka Eiva safety crew yesterday as teams battled it out in the open mixed and master mixed Round Raro Relay.
Local crews muscle through tough conditions
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
Strong 35km an hour winds and high sea swells made for tough Vaka Eiva paddling conditions for both safety crews and paddlers in yesterday’s six man vaka Iron Challenge race.
Paddlers get wet at Muri marathon
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
Vakas lined the beach in front of Sails Restaurant yesterday as the mapu Vaka Eiva paddlers took on the elements at the junior’s race day in Muri.
Safety is a Vaka Eiva priority
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Paddling
Vaka Eiva continues to prove its high safety standards with safety crews for the event being acknowledged for their valuable work on day one of the paddling festival. Saturdays OC1 and V1 races marked the first day of the week long Vaka Eiva event with some 600 participants on the island to compete.
