April 21, 2023
Long distance waka ama draws crowd to Whitianga
Posted On April 21, 2023
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Waka Ama NZ
More than 1000 paddlers from 56 clubs are in Whitianga for the 2023 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals.
More than 1000 paddlers from 56 clubs are in Whitianga for the 2023 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals.
Waka Ama NZ chief executive Lara Collins says the regatta started with a pōwhiri to Te Whanganui-a-Hei led by haukāinga Ngāti Hei.
Racing began today at 8.30am.
Te Toki Voyaging Trust’s waka hourua Haunui has sailed from Tāmaki Makaurau to support the event.