A couple of our clubbies joined teams from TMOCC down in Kaiteriteri for this race. Thanks Carol for writing up a little info about their experience for our page. Looks like it could be something to do in the future.
Words from Carol...
Words from Carol...
“Waka Te Tasman”…. do it … next year………start saving. It’s a wicked event. So... Moira, Tai, Andrea and I, joined Bec’s Ryder and the TMOCC “RokaWaka” and “WOW Factor” crews for a paddle down in Kaiteriteri last weekend. With Becs’ fantastic organising, we all flew into Nelson on different flights on the Friday and all ended up being transported to Kaiteri Lodge backpackers about an hour away towards the Abel Tasman National Park. | What a venue. Beautiful golden sand. Hot sunny weather and some of the most fantastic scenery in NZ……yip “We in paradise” now! Me and Andrea subbed in for the Waitaha Open women’s crew for the morning racing. Great bunch of ladies going to Raro with great focus, interesting calls and lots a guts. Good fun. |
In the arvo, Moira, Tai and me made up a mixed crew with Kahurangi Tapsell, Ian Hemmingsen, Mark Ashurst and Bec’s Ryder. There was no “Mixed” division….so we got chucked in with the men. If you’re on the ball you would have counted 7 aye! The event had 3 races. Race #1 - a 1 km gut busting mad dash to the shore. Ian sat that race out. Here we are at the finish………in front of a couple men’s crews you’ll notice!!!
GREAT TO SEE THE TAURANGA MOANA CLUBS GETTING OUT TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD!