Love conquers the waves : Couples team paddles to victory in Vaka Eiva Mixed Race

The 2023 Vaka Eiva Mixed 30km changeover race crews from local clubs Ngakau Toe Vaka and Te Tupu O Te Manava celebrate their wins. MELINA ETCHES/23112918

Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports Due to challenging swell and wind conditions, the highly anticipated Vaka Eiva Mixed Round Rarotonga change-over course was modified to a 30-kilometre race from Avarua Harbour to the Matavera point turnaround, extending out to Arorangi and back. The mixed “Love Birds” team, made up of […]

Young paddlers showcase their skills

Ngakau Toa Vaka Under 19 paddlers raced in the Vaka Eiva 12km on Monday: Ewena Lenoir, Pourie Kaina, Metua-Ani Raea-Araitia, Emii Akava, Te-Iri Henderson, Maddyson Spurle-Lowe. VAKA EIVA/23112813

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports Eager junior paddlers were thrilled to finally hit the water at Nikao Beach for the Vaka Eiva Junior Sprints yesterday, having missed their Saturday race due to unfavourable sea conditions. Rarotonga’s Te Ngakau Toa Vaka and Te Tupu O Te Manava and Te Wharekura o […]