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

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

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 […]