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Whaingaroa Hoe on 26th May 2012

by Rodger on May 18, 2012

2011 Whaingaroa Hoe

 

Whaingaroa Hoe

Venue: Whaingaroa
Date: Sat 26th May 2012
Distance: 8km/12km/24km
Host: Whaingaroa Whanau Hoe Waka

Whaingaroa Whanau Hoe Waka invites paddlers and supporters to our annual Whaingaroa Ironperson Hoe on May 26th in Raglan

Entries open on May 1st and close on Monday 21st May

A special invitation to all women’s teams to compete in the womens 24km W6 race where the first women’s team to cross the line is awarded the Chrissy Herbert Memorial Trophy. Chrissy was a top NZ steerswoman who fell ill and later passed away while competing in Raglan in 2001. We have a great turn out every year to honour Chrissy and we thank her family, her paddling friends and all wahine paddlers for supporting the race.

2012 Whaingaroa Hoe Programme

6.30am                   Arrive, Rigging, Registration

Te Kopua, Marine Parade, Raglan

9am                        Karakia

Race Briefing -8km W6 Novice/ Junior

9.30am                  Race Start – 8km W6 Novice/ Junior

  • Steerers need to be experienced
  • Teams need to be able to finish 8km within an hour

10.50am                Race Briefing – 24km Women and Mixed W6 and 12km Men V1/W1, W2 and SUP

11.20am                Race Start – Women and Mixed W6 24km

11.25am                Race Start – V1, W1, W2 Men and SUP Men and Women 12km

2pm                        Race Briefing – 24km Men W6 and 12km Women V1, W1, W2 and Mixed W2

2.30pm                  Race Start – Men W6 24km

2.35pm                  Race Start – V1, W1, W2 Women and Mixed W2 12km

5 -5.30pm             Kai and Prize-givingTe Kopua Boat Ramp

Important Information

Entry Fees:

$35 ea for paddlers entering the 24km or 12km

$25ea for novice adult paddlers entering the 8km or $15ea for junior paddlers entering the 8km

Paddlers entering the W1/V1/SUP 12km and W6 8km/24km only pay one fee of $35

For catering and safety purposes, please register teams and make payment by Monday 21stMay 2012

Email Registration form and details of payment to whaingaroahoe@gmail.com

WHEN DEPOSITING ENTRY FEES PLEASE USE TEAM NAME OR NAME AS REFERENCE

To be in the draw for spot prizes, your registration form MUST be in by Monday 21st May

The Whaingaroa Hoe runs on a tight schedule, please be early and organised

High Tide is 1.30pm

Race Director:

Amber Hartstone

EXCITING INFO ABOUT THE WHAINGAROA HOE

WAHINE MOE – SPECTATOR BOAT
If you were at the 2011 Whaingaroa Hoe, you would have seen the fantastic spectator boat the Wahine Moe on the water for the Womens and Mixed Race. We are pleased to offer paddlers and supporters the chance to watch the 24km mens W6 race on board the Wahine Moe. There are only 55 spots available @ $15 per person. To secure your spot please email whaingaroahoe@gmail.com The $15 includes a sausage sizzle, 2 – 3 hours of watching the race, free bus from venue to Boat, Hot drink, there is also bar facilities on board at your extra cost. Bus transport will be leaving race venue at 1.45pm.

CLUB POINTS
Again we will be rewarding the top club with a $250 cash prize
Points will be awarded as follows:

1st = 20 points
2nd = 15 points
3rd = 10 points
participating/ completing course = 5 points

(points will be awarded in divisions where there are 8 or more entries)

SUPPORTERS MEALS ARE $10 each – please indicate how many supporter meals you require when you enter your team

UPDATED ENTRIES AND RACE COURSE MAPS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN MAY AT www.whaingaroahoe.blogspot.com

Sorry we do not have any Waka available for hire, however in the past clubs from Hamilton, Rotorua, Ngaruawahia, Tauranga and Huntly have had Waka available for travelling teams please contact them via contact details on the Waka Ama website.

Any queries please contact: Lana Hartstone whaingaroahoe@gmail.com

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