Kahawai is coming to Vegas…RotoVegas that is!
Kahawai– an event format designed to develop the next generation of paddlers – will be held on Saturday 30th September 2023 on the shores of the spectacular Lake Okaraka, in conjunction with the Kayak Krazy Winter series finale.
This event is open to all paddlers up to (and including) the age of 18, and is suitable for paddlers of all levels and from any paddling discipline (sprint, surf, ocean, slalom or multisport).
Boats (open top, surfski style), paddles and PFDs are provided.
The event will adopt the Kahawai Paddler-X format.
Heats of 4-6 paddlers race from a start line, around one or more buoys and back to a finish line adjacent to the start. Races can take anywhere from 2-4 minutes, and every paddler will compete in several races as they progress from heats through to division finals.
The event divisions are as follows:
- Under 12 girls, Under 12 boys
- Under 14 girls, Under 14 boys
- Under 16 girls, Under 16 boys
- Under 18 girls, Under 18 boys
Age groups are based on age at 1st January 2023
This is a PaddleAble Disability Inclusive event. We welcome and encourage all paddlers. Where necessary we are able to make modifications to equipment or provide support paddlers to cater for individual needs of participants living with disabilities.
Event fee: $25 to be paid upon registration.
Enter online – Entries close 12pm Thursday 28th September
Schedule
1pm-1.30pm- Paddler Registration
1.30pm- Paddler Briefing
2pm- Racing starts
We anticipate the day being completed by 4.30pm, but depends on total competitor numbers.
Further details and online entry: https://www.paddler.nz/kahawai
Any questions?
Contact Danika at Canoe Racing NZ- danika@crnz.org or 021 202 6154
The final race in the Kayak Krazy winter series for 2023 will be held at Lake Okareka in the morning, so make a day of it with two awesome paddling events! Find out more about the Kayak Krazy series finale/NZ 10km National Championships
