Paddling
Te Tupu open day attracts good numbers
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Te Tupu O Te Manava Outrigger Canoeing Club open day over the weekend attracted a good turnout.
Young paddler has eyes firmly on sporting goals
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Paddling
Young kayaker Otea Tommy, who is currently training in New Zealand, talks to CI News reporter Teherenui Koteka about his preparation for the New Zealand Canoe and Kayak sprint nationals, his inspirations and his future goals.
Motu2Motu draws paddlers to Aitutaki
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Paddling
Motu2Motu, the annual paddling race around Aitutaki's stunning lagoon, continues to grow in 2018.
Kayakers celebrate a successful year
Wednesday 12 December 2018 | Published in Paddling
The local based Cook Island kayakers have made their mark this year competing in three of New Zealand’s calendar regattas, NZ Nationals (Feb 23-25) in Karapiro and Blue Lakes 1 (Oct 13-14) and Blue Lakes 2 (Dec 1-2) staged on Rotorua’s stunning Lake Tikitapu.
Vaka Eiva crews are in safe hands
Tuesday 4 December 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Paddling
HEAD Vaka Eiva lifeguard Rene Hand is hoping for a much safer and less dramatic paddling competition this week, with calmer conditions forecast than in 2017.
Record entrants line up for Boiler Swim
Friday 30 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
In a fantastic show of support for the Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services, a record 74 swimmers took to the water in front of Trader Jacks on Wednesday to race round the boiler and back.
Sprint races bring exciting competition
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
There was more perfect weather for the Vaka Eiva sprint day at Vaiana’s on the beach at Nikao.
Timoti living her dream at the Vaka Eiva
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
Cook Islander Makayla Timoti, who is at the top of her oe vaka game in New Zealand, joined Te Tupu’s women’s crew this week to compete in a paddling festival she’s been dreaming about since her father entered years ago.
Ngakau Toa Vaka wins mixed open race
Wednesday 28 November 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Paddling
Eleven crews lined up to contest the Bob Worthington Memorial Round Rarotonga mixed teams race on day three of the Vaka Eiva 2018 yesterday.
Local teams dominate iron races
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
Saturday morning saw competition begin in earnest with the 12km iron races for V6 canoes in the 2018 Vaka Eiva.
Vaka Eiva starts after a warm opening
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
The official opening of the week long Vaka Eiva festival on Saturday provided a great welcome to all paddlers and friends.
Oe vaka festival set to take off
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Paddling
Outrigger paddlers from across the globe will soon flock to our shores for the annual Matson Vaka Eiva 2018 paddling festival.
Aitutaki Oe Vaka off to Tahiti
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Paddling
The Aitutaki Oe Vaka Club will be representing the Cook Islands at this year’s 18th IVF World Oe Vaka Sprints in Tahiti, starting tomorrow and running through to July 27.
Cooks bag mixed result in canoe event
Monday 14 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands Canoeing and Kayak team recorded a mixed result in the inaugural Asia Pacific Sprint Cup in Adelaide, Australia, over the weekend.
Race review leads to joint win
Wednesday 9 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Paddling
Despite an original announcement stating otherwise, Tereora College and Nukutere College have now been named joint winners of the 2018 Vaka Iti paddling regatta.
Youngsters battle for Vaka Iti title
Tuesday 8 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Paddling
After being postponed in the final week of term one due to bad weather, the 2018 Vaka Iti competition was held yesterday at Vaiana’s in Nikao.
Vaka Iti to be held on Monday
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The BSP Vaka Iti 2018 regatta which was orignally to be held early last month will now take place on Monday at Vaiana’s in Nikao.
Hunters finish first in Hawaii
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Paddling
The magnificent paddling duo of Conrad and Serena Hunter finished first in the mix masters race at the famously challenging PAA Kaiwi Channel Relay event in Hawaii last Saturday.
NTV women off to a perfect start
Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Ngakau Toa Vaka (NTV) kicked off their 2018 campaign with a winning start in the season opening Cook Islands Canoeing Association fortnightly competition this week.
Open day a huge success
Friday 20 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Paddling
Last month the National Canoe and Kayak Programme held an open day, hoping to recruit under-13s as a feeder programme to the national programme already in full swing.
