{"id":3658,"date":"2023-12-05T15:36:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whakatumarae.co.nz\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3658"},"modified":"2023-12-05T15:36:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:36:10","slug":"maitahi-outrigger-canoe-club-invites-you-to","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.whakatumarae.co.nz\/reo\/event\/maitahi-outrigger-canoe-club-invites-you-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club invites you to:\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tuna e Hoe Ana \u201cPaddling with Eels<\/strong>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\t9 February, 2024\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t3:00 pm\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t – \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t10 February, 2024\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t7:00 am\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

RACE OVERVIEW <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All races are held in Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti, on a course which has lots of turns. The course is visible from the shore at all times, so makes for great spectator viewing. (See race plan on following page). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The W6 Open to Master 70 categories are three stage races (distances see below). Crews with a maximum of 8 members can change paddlers after each race. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be race merchandise (cash and internet banking) and a BBQ sausage sizzle available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember this is an alpine event and the weather can be much colder than at sea level \u2013 also we share the lake with sand-flies, wasps and bumble bees \u2013 if allergic, please come prepared! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note (participants and friends and wh\u0101nau) that dogs are not permitted in Kerr Bay (not even in cars), as it is a National Park. Drones are not allowed either. Freedom camping is not permitted at the lake (however there is a DOC camping ground at Kerr Bay). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RACE DISTANCES <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single & Double Rangatahi (Int-J16) 2km <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single & Double Master 70 5km <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single & Double Nov. & Rangatahi(J19) 5km <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single and Double Open to Master 60 10km <\/p>\n\n\n\n

W6 Rangatahi (Int) Sprint\/2km <\/p>\n\n\n\n

W6 Rangatahi (J16) and Novice Sprint\/5km or 7.5km* <\/p>\n\n\n\n

W6 Rangatahi (J19) Sprint\/7.5km <\/p>\n\n\n\n

W6 Open to Master 70 Sprint \/ 7.5km\/ 5km <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUP Women & Men 5km <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*To be decided after consultation with crews <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CREW NUMBERS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

W6: <\/strong>Up to 8 paddlers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: <\/strong>Categories with single entrants will be combined with lower age groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

REGISTRATIONS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing date: Friday, 26<\/strong>th <\/strong>January 2024. <\/strong>Late entries up until Monday, 5th February 2024 will incur a $15 penalty fee per paddler. After this date, no more entries will be accepted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry fees: <\/strong>Must be paid on registration. Refunds available for cancelled entries up until Friday, 2nd February 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note \u2013 <\/em><\/strong>no payments accepted on race day! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration queries: <\/strong>Tony Davies email Maitahi.race@gmail.com or M: 021 1696987 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waka enquiries: <\/strong>Contact Tony Davies if you have waka available for others to use, or require waka. Email Maitahi.race@gmail.com or M: 021 1696987. Note \u2013 <\/strong>if you borrow a W6 through race organisers, there is a $150 fee, payable with entry fees \u2013 this will be passed on to the club lending the waka. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RACE COURSE PLAN <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EVENT ITINERARY <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY <\/strong>(Prize giving to follow each race, once next race has started) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:00pm onwards Registrations for Single,Double and SUP races \u2013 all competitors must register and pick up race numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event 1: <\/strong>SUP Women 5km; Single & Double Novice & M70 Women 5km; Single & Double Women, Mixed 10km <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.30pm Waka and equipment inspected \u2013 all participants must be checked by safety inspectors <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.45pm Karakia and race briefing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.00pm Race start <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event 2: <\/strong>Single & Double Int & J16 Girls, Boys & Mixed 2km <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.45pm Waka and equipment inspected \u2013 all participants must be checked by safety inspectors <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.00pm Race briefing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.15pm Race start <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event 3: <\/strong>Single & Double J19 Girls, Boys & Mixed 5km; SUP Men 5km; Single & Double Novice & M70 Men 5km; Single & Double Men 10km <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.30pm Waka and equipment inspected \u2013 all participants must be checked by safety inspectors <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.45pm Race briefing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.00pm Race start (finish by ~7:00pm) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SATURDAY 10TH FEBRUARY <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.00am onwards Registrations for W6 races \u2013 all crews must register and pick up race numbers <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event 4: <\/strong>W6 Women Sprint, 7.5km, 5km <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30am Waka and equipment inspected \u2013 all crews must be checked by safety inspectors <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.45am Karakia and race briefing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.00am Race start <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event 5 <\/strong>W6 Men Sprint, 7.5km, 5km <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30am Waka and equipment inspected \u2013 all crews must be checked by safety inspectors <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.45am Race briefing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.00am Race start <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event 6: <\/strong>W6 Rangatahi (J19) Sprint,7.5km (J16, J19) & W6 Novice Sprint,5km, W6 Rangatahi (Int) Sprint,2km <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.30am Waka and equipment inspected \u2013 all crews must be checked by safety inspectors <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1145am Race briefing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.00pm Race start <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event 7: <\/strong>W6 Mixed 500m Sprint, 7.5km, 5km <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.30pm Waka and equipment inspected – all crews must be checked by safety inspectors <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.45pm Race briefing <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.00pm Race start <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRIZE-GIVING AND DINNER <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.30pm Dinner, Lake Rotoiti Community Hall, Main Road St Arnaud village (see map) – BYO beverages \u2013 no bar! Prize giving to follow <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RACE RULES <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WAKA <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All waka must meet NKOA safety requirements. Single and double canoes can be without rudder (W) or with rudder (OC). We recommend small craft paddlers wear a leg leash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAFETY EQUIPMENT <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n