Event Schedule
Day 1 - Friday 21 Nov
Traditional Blessing of Vaka
Vaka Shed, Avarua Wharf
Registration & Mix n Mingle
Vaka Shed, Avarua Wharf
Day 2 - Saturday 22 Nov
Singles Race
OC1/V1 Iron Races
All Divisons
Avarua Wharf
Fun Mix & Mingle Beach Day
Fun in the sun with some beach games
Vaianas Beach Bar
Day 3 - Sunday 23 Nov
Rest Day
A great day to explore our beautiful island or get some R&R before a BIG week of Paddling in Paradise.
Please note most shops are closed on Sundays.
Opening Ceremony
Dinner & Prizegiving for Singles Races
The Islander Hotel, Nikao.
Day 4 - Monday 24 Nov
V6 Iron Races All Divisions
J19 – Golden Masters
First Race Start
Avarua Wharf
Prize giving for the day
ANZ Vaka Eiva Night Market
Maire Nui Park, Avarua
Day 5 - Tuesday 25 Nov
Oe Mapu (Juniors) Sprint Regatta
J12 – J19 ONLY
Muri Lagoon
Ariki Adventures Boiler Swim
All Divisions Welcome
Trader Jacks Beach
All proceeds to our local JNR Paddling Programme
Day 6 - Wednesday 26 Nov
Pacific Paddle Women’s Round Raro Relay Race
Registration
Race Start
Avarua Wharf
Pacific Cup Men’s Round Raro Relay Race
Registration
Race Start
Avarua Wharf
Day 7 - Thursday 27 Nov
Oe Mapu (Juniors) Marathon
Regatta J12 – J16 ONLY
First Race Starts
Muri Lagoon
Day 8 - Friday 28 Nov
Bob Worthington Memorial Trophy
Mixed Round Raro Relay
Registration
Race Start
Closing Ceremony, Prize Giving & Dinner
Official Paddles Up Wrap Party
Venue TBC
Day 9 - Saturday 29 Nov
Locations
