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