Waka Ama Challange

1st & 2nd April 2006
Korora Domain
Ahipara

$10,000.00 Prize Pool
(including one major spot prize)
Registration: 11th March

 The Te Houtaewa Surf Challenge is one aspect of Te Ara Wairua Cultural Festival. This is an invitation to W6 Outrigger Enthusiasts to take part in an Outrigger surf challenge that the Tai Tokerau Polynesian Canoe Association will be organizing in partnership with Tall Tale Tours Kaitaia.

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Venue:Ahipara Beach (in case of bad weather and high seas the alternative venue will be Lake Ngatu). 

The Challenge: Will be 1000m, 3000m and 5000m Outrigger Sprints. Races will begin and end with Le Mans start and finish. 

Teams: Teams need not be club teams but participants must be experienced paddlers. 

Course: Will be run in lanes. Age Category: Restricted to paddlers 17 years and over in the year of competition. 

Rules: The Nga Kaihoe O Aotearoa Ocean Race rules will apply. 

Limited to 12 Men's and 12 Women's teams.
(Note that it is now being run over 2 days. )
Tshirt size must be filled in on the entry form.

Cost:

$65.00 early bird (per paddler)
$80.00 late entry (after 1st March)
note: this price includes TShirt

Entry Form...click here

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