Raukawa Comerford has put together results, photos and a list of credits from the Matariki race held on May 30, 2009
Click on the link below to check out the words and visuals
www.wakaama.co.nz/site/story/1001843/
Friday, June 19, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Update of races
I've just seen another change of date with the Ruamahanga River Kayak race now shifting to Sept 6 which is good as the Tour de Tasman is on that August weekend.
Jun 21 Porirua kayak Duathlon 10k, 8r www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Jul 5 Porirua kayak Criterium 8-10k www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
July 18 Hawkes Bay Wild water race phild@ths.school.nz
July 19 Ngaruroro River race 19k and 9k phild@ths.school.nz
July 19 Pauatahanui Duathlon 10k,6r www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Aug 2 Tour da Porirua 200m to 4km kayak www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Aug 2 Ruamahanga Triathlon 12k,40c,10r the.barbers@xtra.co.nz
Aug 8 Beavertown Badboy kayak race www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Aug 9 Foxton Loop race 12km mgrant@inspire.net.nz
Aug 23 Petone duathlon 10k,6r www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Aug 29&30 Tour De Tasman multi stage kayak race www.tourdetasman.co.nz/
Sept 6 Ruamahanga River race 18 and 31 km www.wmsc.org.nz/
Sep 13 Twin Rivers kayak race 21 km www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Sep 13 Cambridge to Hamilton kayak race 23km www.kayakrace.co.nz/
Sep 13 Wellington 10km kayak champs www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Sep ? Tom Ehlen Memorial multisport 12 mtb, 5 k, 5 r michael.jacques@paradise.net.nz
Oct 17 Ruamahanga River relay/marathon 64 or 82km www.betterthantv.co.nz/
Oct 25 Whanganui Descent kayak race 22 and 57km www.kururau.50webs.com/
Jun 21 Porirua kayak Duathlon 10k, 8r www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Jul 5 Porirua kayak Criterium 8-10k www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
July 18 Hawkes Bay Wild water race phild@ths.school.nz
July 19 Ngaruroro River race 19k and 9k phild@ths.school.nz
July 19 Pauatahanui Duathlon 10k,6r www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Aug 2 Tour da Porirua 200m to 4km kayak www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Aug 2 Ruamahanga Triathlon 12k,40c,10r the.barbers@xtra.co.nz
Aug 8 Beavertown Badboy kayak race www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Aug 9 Foxton Loop race 12km mgrant@inspire.net.nz
Aug 23 Petone duathlon 10k,6r www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Aug 29&30 Tour De Tasman multi stage kayak race www.tourdetasman.co.nz/
Sept 6 Ruamahanga River race 18 and 31 km www.wmsc.org.nz/
Sep 13 Twin Rivers kayak race 21 km www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Sep 13 Cambridge to Hamilton kayak race 23km www.kayakrace.co.nz/
Sep 13 Wellington 10km kayak champs www.manakayakracing.co.nz/
Sep ? Tom Ehlen Memorial multisport 12 mtb, 5 k, 5 r michael.jacques@paradise.net.nz
Oct 17 Ruamahanga River relay/marathon 64 or 82km www.betterthantv.co.nz/
Oct 25 Whanganui Descent kayak race 22 and 57km www.kururau.50webs.com/
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Matariki Race Sat. May 30, 2009.....briefly
Matariki 2009 was raced yesterday with the 10km race at 9am run in a light southerly and the 21km race in a moderate southerly with the sun bursting through as paddlers approached the finish.
I think there would have been about 50 to 80 paddlers participating in the days racing and the day was well organised by the Hoe Tonga Committee.
Performing various duties leading up to, and on the day were Chris Fox, Raukawa Comerford, Marinna Milanta-Lowrey, Trish Prentice, Katie Townsend, Paora Howe, Averil and many more sorry to those I've left out. Oh yeah and not to forget the peoples who prepared and served the three course meal, yes and you've read that correctly a race with at three course meal the Kai (or food for us Palangis) was just awesome.
The Prize giving was pretty cool, the Maori Tonga which were specially commissioned for Matariki were carved from the native timbers and pounamu, were precious works of art.
If you checked them out, close up, it must certainly inspire you to get involved in the Sport and enter next year with the aim of winning one of these treasures (It shouldn't matter if it's winter or not) Just get out there and put extra clothes On!!!
If you want to get even better value for money from the Wellington City Council, you should enter as they sponsored the race as well. Ray Ahipene-Mercer and Iona Pannet attended the Prizegiving (checking out the Councils great investment into the Sport).
Great event, excellent value for money and great company what more could you ask for.
View photos shot by Sharlene of the 21km race.
Results posted here in the next few days.
I think there would have been about 50 to 80 paddlers participating in the days racing and the day was well organised by the Hoe Tonga Committee.
Performing various duties leading up to, and on the day were Chris Fox, Raukawa Comerford, Marinna Milanta-Lowrey, Trish Prentice, Katie Townsend, Paora Howe, Averil and many more sorry to those I've left out. Oh yeah and not to forget the peoples who prepared and served the three course meal, yes and you've read that correctly a race with at three course meal the Kai (or food for us Palangis) was just awesome.
The Prize giving was pretty cool, the Maori Tonga which were specially commissioned for Matariki were carved from the native timbers and pounamu, were precious works of art.
If you checked them out, close up, it must certainly inspire you to get involved in the Sport and enter next year with the aim of winning one of these treasures (It shouldn't matter if it's winter or not) Just get out there and put extra clothes On!!!
If you want to get even better value for money from the Wellington City Council, you should enter as they sponsored the race as well. Ray Ahipene-Mercer and Iona Pannet attended the Prizegiving (checking out the Councils great investment into the Sport).
Great event, excellent value for money and great company what more could you ask for.
View photos shot by Sharlene of the 21km race.
Results posted here in the next few days.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Events Update
The 55km Molokai channel race proved fruitful for Kiwi competitors last weekend.
Katie Pocock won the womens race and was 23rd overall.
Travis Mitchell came home in 5th place, which I think is the best ever performance by a Kiwi male in the race, Paul Wilford came in 12th and Tim Grammer 17th.
For full details on the race http://www.surfski.info/
Well the weather hasn't been spectacularly brilliant for paddling of late, but still it might just clear up nicely for Matariki this weekend. The $25 entry closed on May 22.............but you can still enter this race and pay an extra $15 for late entry.
Below are a few races that I love doing in the supposed off season. I did the Portage race in Picton on May 16 and did o.k.
I paddled my 15kg Fenn XT (fat ski) which was a lot lighter to carry on the portages. I came 6th overall and 2nd in the Vet men.
May 30 Matariki 10 and 27km http://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup.php?regatta_uid=1000-0000542
June 6/7 NZ Marathon Kayak Champs 21 and 28km Blenheim matt@kowine.co.nz
Aug 9 Foxton Loop race 12km mgrant@inspire.net.nz
Aug 30 Ruamahanga River race 18 and 31 km http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Sep ? Twin Rivers kayak race 21 km http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Sep 13 Cambridge to Hamilton kayak race 23km http://www.kayakrace.co.nz/
Sep ? Tom Ehlen Memorial multisport 12 mountain bike, 5 kayak, 5 run michael.jacques@paradise.net.nz
Oct 17 Ruamahanga River relay/marathon 64 or 82km http://www.betterthantv.co.nz/
Katie Pocock won the womens race and was 23rd overall.
Travis Mitchell came home in 5th place, which I think is the best ever performance by a Kiwi male in the race, Paul Wilford came in 12th and Tim Grammer 17th.
For full details on the race http://www.surfski.info/
Well the weather hasn't been spectacularly brilliant for paddling of late, but still it might just clear up nicely for Matariki this weekend. The $25 entry closed on May 22.............but you can still enter this race and pay an extra $15 for late entry.
Below are a few races that I love doing in the supposed off season. I did the Portage race in Picton on May 16 and did o.k.
I paddled my 15kg Fenn XT (fat ski) which was a lot lighter to carry on the portages. I came 6th overall and 2nd in the Vet men.
May 30 Matariki 10 and 27km http://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup.php?regatta_uid=1000-0000542
June 6/7 NZ Marathon Kayak Champs 21 and 28km Blenheim matt@kowine.co.nz
Aug 9 Foxton Loop race 12km mgrant@inspire.net.nz
Aug 30 Ruamahanga River race 18 and 31 km http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Sep ? Twin Rivers kayak race 21 km http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Sep 13 Cambridge to Hamilton kayak race 23km http://www.kayakrace.co.nz/
Sep ? Tom Ehlen Memorial multisport 12 mountain bike, 5 kayak, 5 run michael.jacques@paradise.net.nz
Oct 17 Ruamahanga River relay/marathon 64 or 82km http://www.betterthantv.co.nz/
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Update of races and calendar
Tai Tonga 41 Marathon (Formerly Baleana Bay Marathon)
Saturday April 25 (Anzac Day) 5km and 10 km races (Evans Bay)check out the details on http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/
Matariki
Saturday May 30 (alternate day Sunday may 31)10km and 25km races (Evans Bay-Mahanga Bay-Matiu Island-Oriental Parade-Evans Bay for the 25km)check out the details http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/
Both races Waka Ama, Surfski and Kayaks check the websites for entry criteria from the Race Organisers.
For those that are wanting to do some kayak harbour/estuary races over the coming months Mana Kayak Racing are supposed to be posting some events on there Club website http://www.manakayakracing.co.nz/ again it's a Kayak Racing club, but hey nothing stopping waka ama, surf skis and seakayaks etc taking to the water as well. I'm sure they will love to see a variety of craft out on the water.
As soon as I find out what races the Mana Club are organising I'll post them on the calendar.
Any queries:
chester.burt@gmail.com
cheers,
Chester
April 25 Tai Tonga 41 Marathon www.hoetonga.co.nz
May 3 Multisport Petone http://www.crazyman.co.nz/
May 16 Portage kayak race http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
May 30 Matariki Waka Ama/Surf ski/Sea Kayak http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/
June 6/7 NZ Marathon Kayak Champs (Blenheim) I.Huntsman@xtra.co.nz
June ? Wellington Mid winter kayak race http://www.surfskiandwakaama.blogspot.com/
Aug ? Ruamahanga Duathlon and multisport event http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Aug 23 Foxton Loop race www.max@q-kayaks.co.nz
Aug 30 Ruamahanga River Kayak race http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Aug 29/30 Tour de Tasman http://www.tourdetasman.co.nz/
Sept ? Cambridge to Hamilton River race http://www.kayakrace.co.nz/Sept ? Twin Rivers kayak race http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Sept ? Whanganui Descent http://www.kururau.50webs.com/
Oct 17 Ruamahanga kayak marathon/relay http://www.betterthantv.co.nz/
Saturday April 25 (Anzac Day) 5km and 10 km races (Evans Bay)check out the details on http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/
Matariki
Saturday May 30 (alternate day Sunday may 31)10km and 25km races (Evans Bay-Mahanga Bay-Matiu Island-Oriental Parade-Evans Bay for the 25km)check out the details http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/
Both races Waka Ama, Surfski and Kayaks check the websites for entry criteria from the Race Organisers.
For those that are wanting to do some kayak harbour/estuary races over the coming months Mana Kayak Racing are supposed to be posting some events on there Club website http://www.manakayakracing.co.nz/ again it's a Kayak Racing club, but hey nothing stopping waka ama, surf skis and seakayaks etc taking to the water as well. I'm sure they will love to see a variety of craft out on the water.
As soon as I find out what races the Mana Club are organising I'll post them on the calendar.
Any queries:
chester.burt@gmail.com
cheers,
Chester
April 25 Tai Tonga 41 Marathon www.hoetonga.co.nz
May 3 Multisport Petone http://www.crazyman.co.nz/
May 16 Portage kayak race http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
May 30 Matariki Waka Ama/Surf ski/Sea Kayak http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/
June 6/7 NZ Marathon Kayak Champs (Blenheim) I.Huntsman@xtra.co.nz
June ? Wellington Mid winter kayak race http://www.surfskiandwakaama.blogspot.com/
Aug ? Ruamahanga Duathlon and multisport event http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Aug 23 Foxton Loop race www.max@q-kayaks.co.nz
Aug 30 Ruamahanga River Kayak race http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Aug 29/30 Tour de Tasman http://www.tourdetasman.co.nz/
Sept ? Cambridge to Hamilton River race http://www.kayakrace.co.nz/Sept ? Twin Rivers kayak race http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Sept ? Whanganui Descent http://www.kururau.50webs.com/
Oct 17 Ruamahanga kayak marathon/relay http://www.betterthantv.co.nz/
Monday, March 30, 2009
Update of races
I've updated the calendar from the previous Post so just scroll down to view that.
A Couple of things the latest update on Wellingtons Matariki race, run by Hoe Tonga
There will be a 12km race for under 16 paddlers and an Open race which will be 25km.
The courses haven't been finalised as yet but you can keep checking www.wakaama.co.nz click on the Events calendar to get the latest news.
Last year we ran a Mid Winter downriver kayak race down the Hutt River (well we tried but the upper reaches were a bit boney and we ran a two lap circuit upriver and downriver from Sladden Park)............any how we have not set a date as yet to attempt this again apart from it being in June...............but it will more than likely be around the 21st which I think is also the shortest day.
The courses I'm looking are:
Totara Park Road bridge to Sladden Park 21km
Manor Park to Seaview bridge then back up to Sladden Park 11km
It's a tough one as we pretty much need at least 30 cumecs of water to run a descent race and avoid too many potential dramas, scrapes etc for all paddlers
Other Good events coming up the Portage race in May in Picton (10km kayak, 2km portage, 7km kayak 3km portage, 10km kayak) and NZ Marathon Kayak Champs in June in Blenheim (7km cicuits, 21km juniors & masters 28km Seniors, portages after each lap except last lap) both on great courses in the Marlborough Region.
Don't forget to check out 3 really good websites for motivation www.surfski.co.nz
www.sportzhub.com and www.surfski.info The people who run these sites are legends always new and useful information, articles and races and I love websites that get updated regularly.
A Couple of things the latest update on Wellingtons Matariki race, run by Hoe Tonga
There will be a 12km race for under 16 paddlers and an Open race which will be 25km.
The courses haven't been finalised as yet but you can keep checking www.wakaama.co.nz click on the Events calendar to get the latest news.
Last year we ran a Mid Winter downriver kayak race down the Hutt River (well we tried but the upper reaches were a bit boney and we ran a two lap circuit upriver and downriver from Sladden Park)............any how we have not set a date as yet to attempt this again apart from it being in June...............but it will more than likely be around the 21st which I think is also the shortest day.
The courses I'm looking are:
Totara Park Road bridge to Sladden Park 21km
Manor Park to Seaview bridge then back up to Sladden Park 11km
It's a tough one as we pretty much need at least 30 cumecs of water to run a descent race and avoid too many potential dramas, scrapes etc for all paddlers
Other Good events coming up the Portage race in May in Picton (10km kayak, 2km portage, 7km kayak 3km portage, 10km kayak) and NZ Marathon Kayak Champs in June in Blenheim (7km cicuits, 21km juniors & masters 28km Seniors, portages after each lap except last lap) both on great courses in the Marlborough Region.
Don't forget to check out 3 really good websites for motivation www.surfski.co.nz
www.sportzhub.com and www.surfski.info The people who run these sites are legends always new and useful information, articles and races and I love websites that get updated regularly.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Final Race ... Petone - Sunday 15th March 2009
Race 9,
Surf ski and Waka Ama Series
Wellington Motorway Course (13 km)
Waka Ama O.C.1 Men: Rob Taggart 75:55,1; Peki Emery 77.00,2; Chris Mike 78:10,3; Royce Gray 79:57,4; Star Olsen 84:42,5, Pere Gray 85:45
Waka Ama O.C.1 Women: Anita Taggart 80:12,1; Mereana Mike 80:58,2; Kris Dahl 87:58,3.
Waka Ama O.C.6: Kokiri 63:12,1; Taranaki Whanui 73:30,2; Kokiri Chicks 74:14,3.
Waka Ama O.C.2: Sara Snow/Michelle Warren 79:28,1.
Sea Kayaks Men: Trevor Mc Donald 86:23,1.
Multisport Kayak Men: Glenn Muirhead 66:04,1; Les Morris 67:27,2; Jeff Booth 72:42,3; Brent Harrison 73:20,4; Eric Barber 74:22,5;Sandy Winterton 75:43,6; Dave Fisher 75:46,7; John Allen 76:34,8.
Multisport kayak woman: Dianne Morgan 82:21,1.
Ocean Racing Surf ski: Chester Burt 65:30,1; Craig Anderson 68:13,2; Dave Rudge 70:26,3; Lyall Reedy 72:28,4; Dave Ryde 75:42,5; Mark White 76:27,6; Kevin O'Connor 77:09,7; Wil Van Breda 83:20,8.
Thank you everyone for you support & attendance to our Races over this 2008 / 2009 season
Chester and I have both really enjoyed running these races for you all
Kind regards
Sharlene Winiata & Chester Burt
Race Calender
As more events and dates come to hand I'll post them right away.
Apr 5 Multisport Porirua http://www.poriruagrandtraverse.co.nz/
Apr 5 Wairarapa Mountain Duathlon http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
May 3 Multisport Petone http://www.crazyman.co.nz/
May 16 Portage kayak race http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
May 30 Matariki Waka Ama/Surf ski/Sea Kayak http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/
June 6/7 NZ Marathon Kayak Champs (Blenheim) I.Huntsman@xtra.co.nz
June ? Wellington Mid winter kayak race http://www.surfskiandwakaama.blogspot.com/
Aug ? Ruamahanga Duathlon and multisport event http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Aug 23 Foxton Loop race www.max@q-kayaks.co.nz
Aug 30 Ruamahanga River Kayak race http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Aug 29/30 Tour de Tasman http://www.tourdetasman.co.nz/
Sept ? Cambridge to Hamilton River race http://www.kayakrace.co.nz/
Sept ? Twin Rivers kayak race http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Sept ? Whanganui Descent http://www.kururau.50webs.com/
Oct 17 Ruamahanga kayak marathon/relay http://www.betterthantv.co.nz/
chester.burt@gmail.com for any other info
Surf ski and Waka Ama Series
Wellington Motorway Course (13 km)
Waka Ama O.C.1 Men: Rob Taggart 75:55,1; Peki Emery 77.00,2; Chris Mike 78:10,3; Royce Gray 79:57,4; Star Olsen 84:42,5, Pere Gray 85:45
Waka Ama O.C.1 Women: Anita Taggart 80:12,1; Mereana Mike 80:58,2; Kris Dahl 87:58,3.
Waka Ama O.C.6: Kokiri 63:12,1; Taranaki Whanui 73:30,2; Kokiri Chicks 74:14,3.
Waka Ama O.C.2: Sara Snow/Michelle Warren 79:28,1.
Sea Kayaks Men: Trevor Mc Donald 86:23,1.
Multisport Kayak Men: Glenn Muirhead 66:04,1; Les Morris 67:27,2; Jeff Booth 72:42,3; Brent Harrison 73:20,4; Eric Barber 74:22,5;Sandy Winterton 75:43,6; Dave Fisher 75:46,7; John Allen 76:34,8.
Multisport kayak woman: Dianne Morgan 82:21,1.
Ocean Racing Surf ski: Chester Burt 65:30,1; Craig Anderson 68:13,2; Dave Rudge 70:26,3; Lyall Reedy 72:28,4; Dave Ryde 75:42,5; Mark White 76:27,6; Kevin O'Connor 77:09,7; Wil Van Breda 83:20,8.
Thank you everyone for you support & attendance to our Races over this 2008 / 2009 season
Chester and I have both really enjoyed running these races for you all
Kind regards
Sharlene Winiata & Chester Burt
Race Calender
As more events and dates come to hand I'll post them right away.
Apr 5 Multisport Porirua http://www.poriruagrandtraverse.co.nz/
Apr 5 Wairarapa Mountain Duathlon http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
May 3 Multisport Petone http://www.crazyman.co.nz/
May 16 Portage kayak race http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
May 30 Matariki Waka Ama/Surf ski/Sea Kayak http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/
June 6/7 NZ Marathon Kayak Champs (Blenheim) I.Huntsman@xtra.co.nz
June ? Wellington Mid winter kayak race http://www.surfskiandwakaama.blogspot.com/
Aug ? Ruamahanga Duathlon and multisport event http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Aug 23 Foxton Loop race www.max@q-kayaks.co.nz
Aug 30 Ruamahanga River Kayak race http://www.wmsc.org.nz/
Aug 29/30 Tour de Tasman http://www.tourdetasman.co.nz/
Sept ? Cambridge to Hamilton River race http://www.kayakrace.co.nz/
Sept ? Twin Rivers kayak race http://www.marlboroughmultisport.co.nz/
Sept ? Whanganui Descent http://www.kururau.50webs.com/
Oct 17 Ruamahanga kayak marathon/relay http://www.betterthantv.co.nz/
chester.burt@gmail.com for any other info
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