Paddle Only
Overview
This scenic and sometimes challenging 12k on Porirua Harbour and Pauatahanui Inlet is open to Kayaks, Surf Skis, and Waka-ama W1-W12.
If the multisport solo or team options aren't your thing, the paddle-only option might be. It kicks off from Ngati Toas Waka Ramp on Wineera Dve and heads up Porirua Harbour, across the mouth and under Paratamata Bridge into Pauatahanui Inlet and around to Browns Bay; and then back. Paddlers finish with a 300m run to the Kai Tahi HQ finish line.
It's a scenic and serene route, but with the odd sea breeze, sand bank, tidal eddies and harbour swells, you need your wits about you.
The paddle-only entry is per boat, regardless of how many paddlers are in it !
General Info
Expected times 1hr to 2hrs.
Entry is to ages 13yrs and older. Younger entrants may be allowed on a case by case basis; Email the race director.
Race Weekend HQ is Kai Tahi Foodhall, 20 Parumoana St, Porirua.
All paddlers start at Ngati Toa Waka Ramp on Wi Neera Dve.
Waka will start 2min after kayaks.
All races finish at Race HQ on the waterfront reserve behind Kai Tahi.
All categories have awards for 1st place.
Full Race Weekend Info - Click Here