FUN DAY

Posted by on 22 November 2011 | 0 Comments

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Maitahi Club Fun Day
Come and have a go at outrigger canoeing

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Water road code for steerers

Posted by Carmel Barrett on 15 October 2011 | 0 Comments

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Check out this link - it provides the water road code for steerers. Particularly useful for those new to steering!

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A message from Robert

Posted by on 18 September 2011 | 2 Comments

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Here's a message from Robert Kraak about the Kaiteriteri to Nelson paddle on Saturday, September 17:

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OC1 for sale

Posted by on 7 September 2011 | 0 Comments

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OC1 for sale: Fuze, carbon fibre, light and in great condition. Likes to ride the waves.

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CERTIFICATE IN WAKA AMA

Posted by on 11 August 2011 | 0 Comments

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f you are interested in participating in the following course, please register your interest  - see Want to know more? below. 
It is not often we get the chance to have this type of tuition in our region.

CERTIFICATE IN WAKA AMA
Level 4


What’s it about?
The Certificate in Waka Ama aims to provide an opportunity for people who are interested in waka ama, to learn how to paddle and get involved in the waka ama community.

Entry Requirements
Students interested in this course should have an interest in waka ama and desire to learn.

Fees: $576.50

Content of Programme
The programme comprises of four components:
1. Ngā kōrero o Mua – History of Waka Ama
2. Te Hanga Rauemi – Waka Ama resources
3. Te Hoe Waka – Basic paddling strokes, techniques,
waka positions and calling
4. Te Whakapakari Tinana – Waka fitness including nutrition and diet

Delivery of Programme
The course will  run 1 weekend a month from Oct to Jan in Nelson and will be facilitated by Matahi Brightwell a very well know and respected member of the NZ paddling fraternity
Waka Ama Tutor: 
Matahi Whakataka Brightwell, Ngāti Porou
Waka Ama Tutor, Master Carver

Matahi Whakataka Brightwell has been instrumental in the re-birth and growth of the sport of Waka Ama in Aotearoa. He has been actively involved in the revival of traditional methods in building, navigating and sailing and is well regarded for his facilitation of waka ama wānanga throughout the Pacific. Matahi has many years experience coaching waka ama at a club, regional, national and international level.

Want to know more?
For any further enquiries, please contact Tania Piki on free-phone: 0800 944 847 or
Phone: 04 237 3103 ext 3765, business days 9am-5pm or email: maori@whitireia.ac.nz
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K2N Kaiteriteri to Nelson Challenge - 17 Sept 2011

Posted by on 25 July 2011 | 1 Comments

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Ready for a challenge to get you warmed up for another year of long-distance paddling?  ..... Click here

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Paddler looking for seat

Posted by Matt Wilson on 12 July 2011 | 0 Comments

George, a paddler from Christchurch, is in Nelson studying and is keen to get out on the water, so if any crews are looking for paddlers please get in touch.

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A women’s crew is looking for a paddler

Posted by on 28 June 2011 | 0 Comments

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Women’s crew looking for a paddler to join us on Monday night 5.15 to build crew and fitness to enter Kaiteriteri race in November and the club race next February.

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Matariki Waka Ama Fun Day

Posted by on 1 June 2011 | 0 Comments

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Motueka Waka Ama Club s holding a fun day at Kaiteriteri on the Sunday 19th of June... details in the attached flyer!...

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Certificate in Waka Ama

Posted by on 27 April 2011 | 0 Comments

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CERTIFICATE IN WAKA AMA

Level 4

 

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