Paddling
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.
Serena lives a paddler's dream
Wednesday 20 September 2017 | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands sporting legend Serena Hunter achieved a paddler’s dream when she paddled with the top Tahitian team in California, USA, earlier this month.
Hunter to paddle in major US race
Monday 21 August 2017 | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands woman who has taken the nation to the top of international outrigger canoe paddling has been invited to race for the best women’s team in Tahiti at an elite world event held in California each year.
Hunter battles for silver
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Serena Hunter overcame tough conditions on Friday to create history, claiming a silver medal in the inaugural IVF Va’a World Championship in Tahiti last week.
Cook Islands paddlers hunt for podium finish
Friday 30 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands is yet to make a podium finish in the inaugural IVF Va’a World Distance Championships in Tahiti.
Hunter leads way for Kukis
Wednesday 28 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Serena Hunter has emerged the top bet for the Cook Islands in the inaugural IVF Va’a World Distance Championship which is underway in Tahiti.
Cook Island paddlers ready for world event
Tuesday 27 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands paddling team will be no pushover in the inaugural IVF Va‘a World Distance Championships which starts today in Tahiti.
Up to Tahiti with a plane load of paddles
Monday 26 June 2017 | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands paddlers travel to Tahiti to represent their islands against the best in the world.
Hunter hoping for big outing
Tuesday 23 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Top female paddler Serena Hunter is hoping to add to her impressive resume when she competes in the Te Aito Tahiti and inaugural IVF Va’a World Distance Championships in Tahiti next month.
Paddlers looking forward to Tahiti
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Paddling
Te Aito Cook Islands 2017 winners Esben Torget and Serena Hunter are looking forward to representing their country in the Te Aito Tahiti and inaugural IVF Va’a World Distance Championships in Tahiti next month.
Paddling favourites win Te Aito 2017
Thursday 11 May 2017 | Published in Paddling
Rain, low visibility and wind welcomed the first race of elite singles paddler event, Te Aito 2017, on Saturday last week.
Paddlers compete in V1 race
Thursday 20 April 2017 | Published in Paddling
Seventeen paddlers took to the start line in Saturday’s singles V1 race, the second-to-last race on the Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s national singles calendar before the elite singles event, Te Aito Cook Islands.