Paddling
Sun shines on Aitutaki paddling race
Wednesday 13 December 2017 | Published in Paddling
Motu2Motu again turned on the perfect weather for race day, defying an overcast and drizzle forecast to instead offer a light breeze and brilliant sunshine.
Vaka Eiva 'an amazing event'
Tuesday 5 December 2017 | Published in Paddling
Supporters and paddlers converged at the Vaka Village last Friday night to celebrate and reflect on the fantastic week that was the Matson 2017 Vaka Eiva.
Paddlers party after tough racing
Monday 4 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The 2017 Matson Vaka Eiva came to a perfect end with the Paddles Up Party on Friday night at the Avarua harbour car park.
Boiler Boys take top race
Monday 4 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Boiler Boys of Te Tupu O Te Manava proved why “old” is regarded as gold after an impressive performance in the final day of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2017 yesterday.
Happy despite bad conditions
Friday 1 December 2017 | Published in Paddling
Yesterday’s day off for the paddlers competing in 2017 Matson Vaka Eiva competition gave them a chance to explore Rarotonga ahead of the final day of the paddling festival.
Kiwi paddlers win open sprints titles
Friday 1 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
New Zealand’s Team Kina and Maire Mura won the Matson Vaka Eiva V6 Sprint Races open categories in Muri lagoon yesterday.
Te Tupu paddlers win top 12km single races
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Tough and exciting competitions were seen in the singles races on day two of the Matson Vaka Eiva on Monday.
NTV finish on top in mixed V6
Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
A young crew from Ngakau Toa Vaka (NTV) handed a paddling lesson to more experienced crews finishing approximately two kilometres ahead of second placed Te Tupu in the Bob Worthington Memorial Trophy Mixed Round Raro Relay yesterday.
'Good sort' wins trip to Vaka Eiva
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Paddling
A highly regarded New Zealand paddler has returned to Rarotonga for the opening of Vaka Eiva after winning an award that recognises prolific voluntary work in the community.
Paddlers battle 'cyclonic' conditions
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Paddling
Paddlers from the Cook Islands and overseas battled rough conditions on the opening day of the 2017 Matson Vaka Eiva competition. The testing weather which one visitor said borded on “cyclonic”, meant the races were shortened by nearly 50 per cent. Below are the results from the opening day of the one of the top sporting events in the Cook Islands.
Celebrations despite rough weather
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Paddling
The unforgiving weather did not stop the supporters and paddlers from gathering for the grand celebration - the official opening and prizegiving for the Matson Vaka Eiva 2017 on Saturday night.
Rough seas no match for brave paddlers
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Paddling
Saturday saw the opening on the annual 2017 Matson Vaka Eiva paddling competition. Despite the tough conditions, which one spectator described as “cyclone-like”, the brave men and women paddlers were undaunted. Although the races were shortened for safety reasons, the spirits of the competitors and supporters was not diminished.
Ngakau Toa ready for battle
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Paddling
The threat of wind and rain for next week’s forecast is certainly not dampening the spirits of the Ngakau Toa Vaka paddlers.
Meet the 'Mixed Bag of Nuts'
Friday 24 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Australia-based team “Mixed Bag of Nuts” is looking forward to the experience at this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva which starts this afternoon with the official opening at the Avarua Wharf Vaka Shed.
Overseas clubs jet in for annual Vaka Eiva
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Overseas teams have started arriving for the Matson Vaka Eiva 2017 which starts this Friday.
Paddling festival on three-day countdown
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Published in Paddling
With only three days to go until Vaka Eiva, the largest annual international event on the Cook Islands calendar, the Cook Islands Canoeing Association is looking forward to the culmination of a year of planning
Serena Hunter joins Te Tupu
Friday 17 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Top female paddler Serena Hunter has made a switch to Te Tupu o Te Manava open women’s team ahead of this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva which starts next week.
Plenty of support for Vaka Eiva
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The organisers of the 2017 Matson Vaka Eiva are making great strides in getting sponsors onboard for the biggest event on the Cook Islands sporting calendar.
A dream day for young CI paddler
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Paddling
Genesis Ngatikao is one of only two kayakers her own age in the entire Cook Islands, while the only suitable training waters she has is a 200m stretch of Rarotonga lagoon, accessible only at high tide.
Vaka challenge a great day out
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Published in Paddling
Twenty-two teams took to the water on Saturday for the Canoeing Association’s Corporate Oe Vaka challenge at 21.3 Vaiana’s Bistro & Bar.
