We actually had a 33 kmh Northerly that gusted through to 48 kmh at times so all credit to everyone who took up the challenge and embraced the conditions we had today........ by the way the wind speeds were (43 kmh gusting to 63 kmh at 4 pm)
A great starter for the series with 33 paddlers taking to the water and a fairly even spread of craft
June 16 see's Joern running the next event out at Ngatitoa Domain........expect to see about 70 paddlers on the water at that one. Remember to view the final venue and course information 24 hours before on www.hoetonga.co.nz and www.wellypaddlers.blogspot.co.nz
So please continue the trend of embracing whatever the Wellington weather throws at us on the day, rug up in warm gear, bring some more of your paddling mates along and get out on the water, see you in 3 weeks!
See photo slideshow on right hand side of page.
Finally hanks to Dave Annear at Fergs Kayaks www.fergkayaks.co.nz for again co sponsoring this years Series............ along with all the entry fees from the 6 events and some good work by Dave, we may well see $1500 to $2500 of spot prizes at the last event just like we had last Season.
Thanks again, Sharlene and Chester.
SUP course 4.4 km
27:10 Karl Le Quesne
27:13 John Toomath
27:54 Stuart Hiddleston
28:16 Brodie McGregor
29:26 Clark Townsley
30:44 Jillian Warren
32:21 Rick Ellison
34:39 Katie Townsend
35:08 Frank Letoa
36:29 Neil Luka
36:29 Chaz Quin
Waka Ama 7 km
40:34 Joern Scherzer
43:39 Lawrence Hynes
44:06 Wairarapa Waka Ama Club (W6)
44:22 Piki Emery
44:33 Karl Timu
52:49 Raewyn Anderson
52:57 Neil O'Brien
Kayaks 7km
40:44 Dave Dellabarca
41:57 Ben Lepper
43:29 Sandy Winterton (sea kayak)
45:19 Pete Notman
Surf skis 7km
36:59 Chester Burt
37:29 Matt Archer
42:24 Dave Mc Knight
43:00 Ian Gillies
46:10 Graham Daniel
Below a quick selection of photos from today ... Click on any photo to enlarge
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