Paddling
Exciting finish to 2017 Vaka Iti
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Six teams battled in the 2017 BSP Vaka Iti competition at Vaiana’s, Nikao lagoon on Monday.
Close battles in schools paddling
Tuesday 11 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Nukutere College dominated the mixed-grade event in the 2017 BSP Vaka Iti Sprint Regatta at Vaiana’s, Nikao Lagoon yesterday.
Fundraiser for paddling team
Monday 27 March 2017 | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands master men and junior men paddling squad fundraiser this morning is not to be missed.
Paddling team off to Tahiti
Tuesday 21 March 2017 | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands master men and junior men paddling squads will take on the best of the world in outrigger canoeing in search for gold at the inaugural International Va’a Federation World Distance Championships in Tahiti in June.
Corporate event to help development
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Cook Islands Canoeing Association is holding its first annual Corporate Oe Vaka fundraiser to support the development of canoeing and kayak in the schools both here on Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
NTV wins big in oe vaka awards
Saturday 18 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Ngakau Toa Vaka (NTV) won big in the Cook Islands Canoeing Association Awards Night.
Motu2Motu heating up
Thursday 1 December 2016 | Published in Paddling
AFTER A week of wild and then wet weather on Rarotonga, the weather gods smiled upon Aitutaki for the 2016 Motu2Motu which started on Tuesday.
Locals power home for trophy
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Locals proved to be podium paddlers in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 festival cleaning up yesterday’s mixed-relay race.
Paddling's bright future
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Local junior oe vaka paddlers have put on some skilful displays on the water in this year’s Mapu Oe Vaka regatta in the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 Festival.
Junior paddlers turn 'super hero'
Thursday 24 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
After yesterday’s men’s and women’s round Raro relay race, paddlers will have the day to explore Rarotonga ahead of the final Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 race in the Bob Worthington Memorial mixed relay race on Friday morning.
Locals all the way in tough relay race
Thursday 24 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Superior surfing skills were called for in yesterdays coveted Pacific Cup and Pacific Paddle round Raro relay race in the men’s and women’s division, and local club Ngakau Toa vaka delivered to dominate on the water.
Vaka Eiva: Day 4 preview
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Typical Raro conditions of big seas will greet Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 round Raro race paddlers today who are competing for the coveted Pacific Paddle and Pacific Cup trophies.
Action-packed sprints get Muri lagoon churning!
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
The reappearance of the warm Raro sun yesterday added to the fun atmosphere of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 sprint events on Muri lagoon.
Home teams power on
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Local paddlers from the Ngakau Toa Vaka club were the best on the water for the teams V6 12km race on Monday from Avarua harbour in both the men’s, women’s and Under 19 division
Moohin powers home over Hunter
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Wet weather and rough sea conditions on Saturday did little to dampen the spirits of paddlers on day one of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 paddling festival.
Paddlers in for wild weather
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
TWENTY-KNOT winds and swells of up to three metres are expected to greet paddlers in today’s first Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 race which is sure to make for adrenaline pumping action.
Local paddlers eager to start
Friday 18 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Paddling
Reigning Round Raro Relay open women’s champions Ngakau Toa are all set to retain their title in this Matson Vaka Eiva competition.
Adopt a School initiative continues
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
This year sees Vaka Eiva in its twelfth year of competition celebrating the sport of Oe Vaka in the Cook Islands.
Teams come from all over for Vaka Eiva experience
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
A great line up of Cook Islands and international teams will provide plenty of exciting action during this year’s Vaka Eiva festival.
Serena Hunter – 2015 achievements
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Paddling
Showing passion, dedication and commitment to her sport, Serena set her sights high in 2015 with her bucket list goal “the Molokai solo”, the prestigious Kaiwi channel crossing, a 55km ocean race from the island of Molokai to Oahu recognised as the ultimate endurance race for paddlers and the world championships of long distance OC1 outrigger canoeing.
