We really appreciate the support everyone gave by attending the race today, there were a total of 45 paddlers on the water in the end, hard to believe that this race was only put together and advertised only 2 weeks earlier, thanks to all those who contacted their paddling mates to let them know about the race.
Thank you to the people from the Wairarapa who battled the wind over the Rimutakas to get here, also to those who came through from Levin, Palmerston North and Ashurst we hope that you all manged to get yourselves and your craft home safely.
The course was a bit of a slog today for many of us as we missed the traditional North and NW swells that help us to surf down to the turn buoy in quick smart time, it usually takes us 30 minutes to get down there.
None the less Glenn Muirhead and Rob Nichol didn't seem to worry about that too much, as they set a scorching pace down there and back, washhanging and working well together. Glenn came home in 62 minutes 46 seconds with Rob only 7 seconds behind him, they can both take credit for the quick time set, which beats the old course record by 2 minutes.
Also Ben Manners who at 13 was our youngest competitor this year, great effort Ben, and a reminder that the race is open to people of all ages. We hope to see you back next year with a few more youngies joining you. The Race isn't a race without everyone out on the water participating, good weather and with excellent numbers this race was quite the spectacle for those motorists viewing the race as they drove down "The Motorway"
A big thanks to Vicky (Stephen Parker's partner) for helping Sharlene with the timekeeping and also to Aaliyah Clarke for being Sharlene's little runner. Also to the Interislander Managers and staff for allowing me access through their worksite at the Southern end to place and pick up the buoys.
We picked up a buoyancy vest that was left behind with Te Runanga O Toa Rangatira on it. Finally after tallying up all the entry funds (I didn't budget on so many people turning up) we have 3 remaining spot prizes of $20 Countdown vouchers that go to Tana Rupapere, Pete Notman and Howie Clarke if you could give me an e-mail back I'll make sure the above buoyancy vest and vouchers get to you.
Long course 13 km
MK Multisport kayak W6 Waka Ama 6 person SS Surf ski W1 Waka Ama single W2 Waka Ama double SUP Stand Up Paddle Board SK Sea kayak
62:46 Glenn Muirhead MK
62:53 Rob Nichol MK
68:59 Kokiri Team Brendon W6
69:16 Mike Tate SS
70:04 Chester Burt SS
70:36 Les Morris MK
71:48 Sandy Winterton MK
72:01 Outlaws Whanau mixed W6
73:33 Dave Dellabarca MK
73:43 Joern Scherzer W1
74:17 Paddy Rimene W1
76:00 Tipi Terangihaeata W1
76:06 Neil O'Brien W1
76:07 Geoff Ludemann MK
76:25 Jeff Booth SS
76:38 John Taylor SS
78:10 Kokiri Jandals mixed W6
78:13 Iain Gillies SS
78:17 Dave Ryde W1
78:25 George Faalogo W1
78:42 Ray Mennie MK
78:54 Stephen Parker MK
79:09 Melz Grant MK
79:55 Matt Archer W1
80:42 Ben King/ Mike Ross W2
82:30 Peki Emery W1
83:24 Tana Rupapere W1
83:40 Sef Misky W1
84:26 Tu Waikai Nui Womens W6
90:06 Wairarapa Nui Tonu Womens W6
91:02 Terry Gardiner W1
Short course (6 km)
37:29 Ben Manners SS
39:23 Pete Notman SK
42:11 Howie Clarke SUP
Thank you to the people from the Wairarapa who battled the wind over the Rimutakas to get here, also to those who came through from Levin, Palmerston North and Ashurst we hope that you all manged to get yourselves and your craft home safely.
The course was a bit of a slog today for many of us as we missed the traditional North and NW swells that help us to surf down to the turn buoy in quick smart time, it usually takes us 30 minutes to get down there.
None the less Glenn Muirhead and Rob Nichol didn't seem to worry about that too much, as they set a scorching pace down there and back, washhanging and working well together. Glenn came home in 62 minutes 46 seconds with Rob only 7 seconds behind him, they can both take credit for the quick time set, which beats the old course record by 2 minutes.
Also Ben Manners who at 13 was our youngest competitor this year, great effort Ben, and a reminder that the race is open to people of all ages. We hope to see you back next year with a few more youngies joining you. The Race isn't a race without everyone out on the water participating, good weather and with excellent numbers this race was quite the spectacle for those motorists viewing the race as they drove down "The Motorway"
A big thanks to Vicky (Stephen Parker's partner) for helping Sharlene with the timekeeping and also to Aaliyah Clarke for being Sharlene's little runner. Also to the Interislander Managers and staff for allowing me access through their worksite at the Southern end to place and pick up the buoys.
We picked up a buoyancy vest that was left behind with Te Runanga O Toa Rangatira on it. Finally after tallying up all the entry funds (I didn't budget on so many people turning up) we have 3 remaining spot prizes of $20 Countdown vouchers that go to Tana Rupapere, Pete Notman and Howie Clarke if you could give me an e-mail back I'll make sure the above buoyancy vest and vouchers get to you.
Long course 13 km
MK Multisport kayak W6 Waka Ama 6 person SS Surf ski W1 Waka Ama single W2 Waka Ama double SUP Stand Up Paddle Board SK Sea kayak
62:46 Glenn Muirhead MK
62:53 Rob Nichol MK
68:59 Kokiri Team Brendon W6
69:16 Mike Tate SS
70:04 Chester Burt SS
70:36 Les Morris MK
71:48 Sandy Winterton MK
72:01 Outlaws Whanau mixed W6
73:33 Dave Dellabarca MK
73:43 Joern Scherzer W1
74:17 Paddy Rimene W1
76:00 Tipi Terangihaeata W1
76:06 Neil O'Brien W1
76:07 Geoff Ludemann MK
76:25 Jeff Booth SS
76:38 John Taylor SS
78:10 Kokiri Jandals mixed W6
78:13 Iain Gillies SS
78:17 Dave Ryde W1
78:25 George Faalogo W1
78:42 Ray Mennie MK
78:54 Stephen Parker MK
79:09 Melz Grant MK
79:55 Matt Archer W1
80:42 Ben King/ Mike Ross W2
82:30 Peki Emery W1
83:24 Tana Rupapere W1
83:40 Sef Misky W1
84:26 Tu Waikai Nui Womens W6
90:06 Wairarapa Nui Tonu Womens W6
91:02 Terry Gardiner W1
Short course (6 km)
37:29 Ben Manners SS
39:23 Pete Notman SK
42:11 Howie Clarke SUP
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