What:             Master Women’s OC1 Iron (12km) 35 and over
When:            7am Registration with 8am Race Start
Where:          Avarua Wharf – Matavera Point – Avarua Wharf

What:             Master Men’s OC1 Iron (12km) 40 and over
When:            9.30am Registration with 10.30am Race Start
Where:          Avarua Wharf – Matavera Point – Avarua Wharf

What:             Open Women’s OC1 Avana Iron Challenge (18km)
When:            12noon Registration with 1pm Start
Where:          Avarua Wharf – Avana – Avarua Wharf

What:             Open Men’s OC1 Avana Iron Challenge (18km)
When:            2pm Registration with 3pm Start
Where:          Avarua Wharf – Avana – Avarua Wharf

What:             Medal and Trophy Presentations for OC1 Races
                        Followed by the Official Opening of Vaka Eiva 2007
When:            5pm

Where:          Avarua Harbour

At present, each participating crew will be allocated one canoe for their registered race division. The paddler representing your club in the OC1 race will be advised of their canoe allocation during registration on Friday.

This is our fifth event and the first day of racing has seen some challenging conditions every year so far, so be prepared for a course change as your safety is our main concern. This race is for experienced OC1 paddlers and this is not the time to “give it a bash” especially when the owners of the OC1’s have given their precious canoe to you in good faith that you will look after it as if it were your own. Each paddler will sign an indemnity form stating that they are responsible for any repairs or for the replacement of the OC1 if need be. If a canoe has been damaged or needs to be replaced, the paddler responsible AND the club they paddle for will not be eligible to race until the funds due have been recovered.

Last year saw NZ paddler Bernie Murch from Waitakere take out the Open Women’s title ahead of the winner from 2006, local paddler Serena Hunter. The open men’s race was won by first time Vaka Eiva participant, Manny Kulukulukulani of Team Livestrong Hawaii who finished just under one minute ahead of local paddler Reuben Dearlove of Te Tupu o te Manava.  

Trader Jacks will be providing a BBQ meal to all paddlers which will be followed by the Official Opening Ceremony. Paddlers will be treated to a Local Cultural Show. Then the top place getters for today will be presented with their medals and trophies.

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