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Traditional vaka inspires US paddler
Thursday 5 December 2013 | Published in Paddling
American paddler Leeann Bare first laid eyes on the magnificent Marumaru Atua two years ago when the traditional vaka was dry-docked in California.
Vaka Eiva success a credit to CICA, volunteers
Tuesday 3 December 2013 | Published in Paddling
It was an action-packed week for paddlers, supporters and spectators as they celebrated the 10th anniversary of the popular Vaka Eiva Festival.
Vaka Eiva wraps up, Motu2Motu apopo
Monday 2 December 2013 | Published in Paddling
The 10th Vaka Eiva Festival came to a close on Friday night with the paddles up party at Avarua harbour.
Tahiti dominates Vaka Eiva Muri sprints
Thursday 28 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Kiwi and Tahitian paddlers dominated on the lagoon for the blazing hot Vaka Eiva sprints at Muri beach yesterday, where the 1000-plus paddlers and supporters took over the beach to soak up the sun and sea with a little bit of paddling thrown in the mix.
Full on fun at Mapu Vaka Eiva
Wednesday 27 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Yesterday’s on-again, off-again downpour did little to dampen the spirits of the tamariki who took part in the annual Mapu Vaka Eiva in Muri. Over 200 mapu paddlers and supporters gathered in Muri early yesterday morning for the traditional turou welcoming the crews to the event. The 500m V1 rudderless sprint races began the day’s […]
Big show of support from Vaka Eiva paddlers
Wednesday 27 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
More than 100 Vaka Eiva paddlers turned up at Avatea School as part of the ‘adopt a school’ programme. “We received about $1000 worth of sports equipment including rugby and soccer balls, swimming goggles and sailing equipment. We also received $1000 worth of library books and $1000 worth of arts and stationery,” said school principal […]
Warm and windy conditions for Vaka Eiva
Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Breezy conditions and a slight bump in the temperature are being forecast for Vaka Eiva paddlers this week. Weather forecasting site www.wunderground.com is predicting highs of 29 degrees and cloudy skies for the rest of the week, with a chance of tropical storms today. Winds will be from the east, strengthening from 15km today to […]
Kids get a taste of Vaka Eiva
Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Avarua School has been adopted by New Zealand’s Waitakere club and the school welcomed the club last week with a reception fit for kings. Over 1200 paddlers from across the globe will be flooding in at the Avarua wharf for the week long Vaka Eiva festival from November 22 to 29. For the 10th anniversary […]
Vaka Eiva spirit!
Monday 25 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Kiwi paddler Rob Cameron’s face says everything about the popular Vaka Eiva event – the festival of people and vaka connected by the moana all mixed into a week of fun. Fun was certainly had by paddlers that took to the water on Saturday for the first of the 10th Vaka Eiva festival races – […]
Individual strength, stamina and smiles at 10th Vaka Eiva opening
Monday 25 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Individual strength and smiles galore featured in the first day of racing in the 10th edition of the Vaka Eiva Festival, which began on Saturday. Paddlers from the junior under 18 men’s and women’s division right up to seasoned campaigners in the senior master men’s and women’s division took to the water for a hot […]
Vaka Eiva start tests individual strength
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Today’s start to the 10th Vaka Eiva Festival races will be a show of individual strength and stamina with paddlers taking to the water for the OC1 and V1 12km iron races. In all, three races will be run today over the open ocean course from Avarua harbour to Matavera Point and back to Avarua […]
Mixed forecasts for Vaka Eiva weather
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Weather forecasts are mixed, but local paddling champion Reuben Dearlove says ocean conditions are looking “pretty good” for the first few days of Vaka Eiva racing. The annual festival kicks off with a series of 12km and 18km races tomorrow, and runs through to next Friday. Dearlove said there are no major swells on the […]
Vaka Eiva starts today!
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Town is buzzing with excitement this morning as event organisers and paddlers prepare to launch into biggest Vaka Eiva in the event’s history. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the popular festivities and will begin with a traditional blessing of the vakas this evening at 5pm. The Vaka Village will be home base for […]
Vaka Eiva packs at the ready
Friday 22 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Event organisers and volunteers have been on their toes this week with final preparation for the 10th Vaka Eiva Festival starting today. A small group of 12 volunteers, organisers and event participants gathered at the Fisher’s residence last night to finish packing the Vaka Eiva official packs. Event co-ordinator Victoria Dearlove says over 1500 packs […]
Vaka blessing starts 10th Vaka Eiva
Wednesday 20 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
Over 1200 paddlers and supporters will flock to the Vaka Village at Avarau Harbour, paddles in hand, this Friday for a traditional blessing of the canoes ceremony for the week-long Vaka Eiva Festival. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual event and has attracted the biggest number of participants – both on and […]
Vaka Eiva volunteers make it happen
Thursday 7 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
The annual Vaka Eiva paddling festival is a success story that spans 10 years and its success hinges on the dedicated services of volunteers. This year, the popular oe vaka festival celebrates 10 years of paddling in paradise and once again the call is going out to volunteers to come on board the vaka and […]
Vaka fleet has a blast
Saturday 2 November 2013 | Published in Paddling
The Tangaroa 18ft Vaka National Championships 2013 were contested last Saturday in unstable wind conditions. The forecast was for increasing wind strength. The day started with steady winds of 12 to 13 knots and 8 sailing vaka took to the water, with an upper wind limit of 15 knots in effect for the day. Vaka […]
Vaka champs today
Saturday 26 October 2013 | Published in Paddling
Today will see up to ten, 6 metre ‘Tangaroa’ Class outrigger canoes almost flying (wind permitting) around Muri lagoon under sail and vying for the coveted annual National Championship title.
10 year success a celebration for Vaka Eiva
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Paddling
The Vaka Eiva paddling festival, the biggest ever sporting event on the annual calendar, is set to be even bigger this year as the hugely popular event celebrates a decade of paddling success.
Stand Up Rarotonga!
Saturday 22 June 2013 | Published in Paddling
Get your paddle on in Muri at the inaugural Stand Up Rarotonga event – a fun day dedicated to sharing the love of stand up paddling.