An attractive location on the Wairoa River this weekend will play host to the 2021 New Zealand Kayak Marathon Championships in Tauranga, which promises to serve up a genuine test of skill and endurance for all competing paddlers.

Ben Keys mounted a successful defence of his open men’s title and Danika Mowlem toasted victory as the overall open women’s champion following the conclusion of the 2020-21 Darcy Price Series.