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New Zealands Premier Waka Ama Festival
Takapuna Beach Cup is hosted at one of Auckland's best beaches. Racing takes place on the Hauraki Gulf which offers paddlers clean waters, stunning views and a chance to paddle around one of New Zealand's iconic extinct volcanoes, Rangitoto.
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Takapuna beach cup 2024 dates
16-18 February 2024!! Lock it in e te whānau!
❌CANCELLED ⚠️ TAKAPUNA BEACH CUP 2023 ⚠️
We hope all our waka ama whānau are as safe as possible during this time.
Due to impacts of weather events and the declared National State of Emergency, the decision has been made CANCEL the Takapuna Beach Cup 2023 for the health and safety of all our waka ama whānau involved.
Entry refunds will be processed this week. For any queries, email takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz
Kia tūpato e te whānau 🧡
Due to impacts of weather events and the declared National State of Emergency, the decision has been made CANCEL the Takapuna Beach Cup 2023 for the health and safety of all our waka ama whānau involved.
Entry refunds will be processed this week. For any queries, email takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz
Kia tūpato e te whānau 🧡
Takapuna beach cup - auckland update
Kia ora koutou
We hope you are all well, as many of you may be aware, Auckland has been experiencing some severe weather patterns.
There was severe flooding last week that impacted thousands of people and has closed beaches across Auckland due to sanitation and debris issues. And now we have Cyclone Gabrielle on its way and likely to hit us over the weekend.
We are monitoring the situation regularly and are in contact with the local city council. At this stage, it looks like things will improve in time for Takapuna Beach Cup. We will keep you all updated with regular email updates as any new information comes to hand.
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions at takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz
Ngā mihi
Lara and the Waka Ama NZ team
We hope you are all well, as many of you may be aware, Auckland has been experiencing some severe weather patterns.
There was severe flooding last week that impacted thousands of people and has closed beaches across Auckland due to sanitation and debris issues. And now we have Cyclone Gabrielle on its way and likely to hit us over the weekend.
We are monitoring the situation regularly and are in contact with the local city council. At this stage, it looks like things will improve in time for Takapuna Beach Cup. We will keep you all updated with regular email updates as any new information comes to hand.
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions at takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz
Ngā mihi
Lara and the Waka Ama NZ team
ENTER NOW! Takapuna Beach cup 2023
Firstly, we would like to send a massive mihi to our Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) whanau and those effected by the recent weather events. We are working closely with the Auckland Council and local organisers and are happy to let our Takapuna Beach Cup whanau know that the beach clean up is under way and the event is still on schedule. Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page as we keep you updated leading up to the event.
A reminder that the online entries close February 7th!! Enter now!!
A reminder that the online entries close February 7th!! Enter now!!
Event schedule now online!
2023 Takapuna Beach Cup Event Schedule is now online - click here to view!
Paddlers PoolNot long to go till 2023 Takapuna Beach Cup. We have a number of paddlers pool requests coming through. Have a look on the website if you need a paddler. We also have a large number of international paddlers looking for V1, OC1 and OC2 to hire. If you are able to help our visitors please get in touch and we will give you some contact details. Would be great to help out our International paddling whanau.
Contact: takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz Click here for paddlers pool ENTER NOW! 2023 Takapuna beach cup!Online entries are open! Enter now - https://enternowonline.com/4515/events
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2023 Takapuna beach cup dates
2023 dates are confirmed! 17-19 February 2023!
More information to come!
More information to come!
Takapuna beach cup 2022 - cancellation
Unfortunately due to the change in COVID Traffic light setting to Red for all of Aotearoa on 23 January 2022 - the 2022 Takapuna Beach Cup is cancelled.
Over the next few weeks, we will connect with our Takapuna Beach Cup whānau virtually and share memories and stories from over the years. We hope all of our Waka Ama whānau stay safe over the next few weeks and we look forward to the day we are all back at Takapuna in 2023.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz
Refunds will be processed for entry fees that have been paid
Ngā manaakitanga ki a koutou katoa
Lara and the TBC organising crew
Over the next few weeks, we will connect with our Takapuna Beach Cup whānau virtually and share memories and stories from over the years. We hope all of our Waka Ama whānau stay safe over the next few weeks and we look forward to the day we are all back at Takapuna in 2023.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz
Refunds will be processed for entry fees that have been paid
Ngā manaakitanga ki a koutou katoa
Lara and the TBC organising crew
Takapuna beach cup 2022 - it's on!
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As per Auckland Council and Government requirements, the Takapuna Beach Cup 2022 will be a My Vaccine Pass event for all attendees (including spectators, paddlers, coaches, managers, boat crew, volunteers, etc)
The event will only be able to be run at COVID Protection Framework - Orange or Green. Online entries are open - Enter here Entries Close: Mon, 7th Feb 2022 Reminder: Waka and Support Boat Hire closes on 27th January. Draft Schedule is online - View here - please note that there will be no racing on Friday. All registrations and safety checks for the 21km and 42km race to be completed Friday. Contact takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz if you have any questions -- |
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Entries open! Schedule online!
You heard it here first! Online entries are now open for the 2022 Takapuna Beach Cup!
Click here for all entry information - head to Event Info > Event Schedule for further information!
Bring on February 2022!
Click here for all entry information - head to Event Info > Event Schedule for further information!
Bring on February 2022!
Added divisions to the 42km and 21km - J19 Men, Women and Mixed!
Currently the Waka Ama NZ Race rules enable paddlers who are turning 16 in the year of competition to take part in open ocean events. However, there has never been a specific J19 division for these paddlers at the Takapuna Beach Cup and these aged 16-19 have had to compete in the Open division.
The introduction of J19 Division will enable bonafide J19 teams to compete in the 42km and 21km events.
Additional Junior Division Rules: (all general 42km rules apply):
21km all rules apply
http://www.takapunabeachcup.com/21km-half-iron-race.html
These divisions will be eligible for prize money if the division meets the prizemoney criteria.
Click here for all information regarding these categories
The introduction of J19 Division will enable bonafide J19 teams to compete in the 42km and 21km events.
Additional Junior Division Rules: (all general 42km rules apply):
- A coach/adult in charge of a Junior 19 crew must be at least 21 years of age and must be present on the support boat – the contact details of this person will need to be supplied at race registration
- All paddlers must sign a waiver – if paddlers are 15 turning 16 in the year of competition– a parent or guardian must sign
- A crew will consist of up to 10 paddlers
- Should the weather conditions be considered adverse for Junior division teams to participate, the Race organising committee may make the call to cancel the division at any time.
- Minimum age paddler can turn in the year of competition: 16 years old
- Maximum age paddler can turn in the year of competition: 19 years old
21km all rules apply
http://www.takapunabeachcup.com/21km-half-iron-race.html
These divisions will be eligible for prize money if the division meets the prizemoney criteria.
Click here for all information regarding these categories
💛 Check out our Takapuna Beach Cup Waka Ama Race Featured Paddler for 2021 💛
Audrey Wikiriwhi is a familiar face on and off the water at the Takapuna Beach Cup! Alongside her husband Eru, you will find them volunteering and racing at the event. Audz shares a kōrero about her TBC memories which you can read here: http://www.takapunabeachcup.com/featured-paddler.html
If you want to make some TBC memories of your own 🙋♀️🙋 registration open 1 AUGUST for the 2022 TAKAPUNA BEACH CUP!
If you want to make some TBC memories of your own 🙋♀️🙋 registration open 1 AUGUST for the 2022 TAKAPUNA BEACH CUP!
Takapuna beach cup 2022 dates
We look forward to seeing you at the 2022 Takapuna Beach Cup Race - 18, 19 & 20 February 2022!!
Keep an eye on our website and the Takapuna Beach Cup Race Facebook page for updates!
Keep an eye on our website and the Takapuna Beach Cup Race Facebook page for updates!
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Takapuna Beach Cup 2021 - Cancelled
and In light of the latest COVID-19 developments, it is with disappointment that we announce that the Takapuna Beach Cup, scheduled for 20th and 21st February is cancelled.
With Auckland currently in level 3 for at least 72hours, there is the very high possibility that the region will be in at least level 2 or level 3 on the 20th February. We have made the decision to cancel the event now in the interest of safety and so that those participating from outside of Auckland have sufficient time to cancel their travel and accommodation plans.
All entry fees will be refunded in full this week.
We would like to thank everyone for their support of the Takapuna Beach Cup. We had huge numbers of participants entered from throughout Aotearoa this year and it was on target to be a great weekend!
The dates for next years Takapuna Beach Cup are 18, 19 & 20 February 2022.
Please stay safe whānau and if you have any questions please email takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz
With Auckland currently in level 3 for at least 72hours, there is the very high possibility that the region will be in at least level 2 or level 3 on the 20th February. We have made the decision to cancel the event now in the interest of safety and so that those participating from outside of Auckland have sufficient time to cancel their travel and accommodation plans.
All entry fees will be refunded in full this week.
We would like to thank everyone for their support of the Takapuna Beach Cup. We had huge numbers of participants entered from throughout Aotearoa this year and it was on target to be a great weekend!
The dates for next years Takapuna Beach Cup are 18, 19 & 20 February 2022.
Please stay safe whānau and if you have any questions please email takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz
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eVENT SCHEDULE UPDATE
With Prada Cup racing taking place late afternoon on the 20th and 21st of February, we must complete all Takapuna Beach Cup racing by 12:00 Noon each day.
We have revised our event schedule to ensure that we comply with the Harbour Master and conclude racing by 12:00noon. The revised Race Schedule can be downloaded below. Please read the new schedule carefully and email takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz if you have any questions .
Please note: that the schedule may be amended at anytime and should conditions or circumstances on or before race day require us to shorten an event will do so in order to ensure racing is completed by midday.
We have revised our event schedule to ensure that we comply with the Harbour Master and conclude racing by 12:00noon. The revised Race Schedule can be downloaded below. Please read the new schedule carefully and email takapunabeachcup@wakaama.co.nz if you have any questions .
Please note: that the schedule may be amended at anytime and should conditions or circumstances on or before race day require us to shorten an event will do so in order to ensure racing is completed by midday.
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What is new in the revised Schedule?
Race Registration for the Saturday 21km and 42km Race will take place on Friday 19th February
Sunday 21st February
OC1 & OC2 Relay Race
10km J16 Iron Race, J19 & Short Course Race (Novice category included)
Race Registration for the Saturday 21km and 42km Race will take place on Friday 19th February
- 3:00pm – 8:00pm Registration and safety checking – All registrations and safety Checks for the 21km and 42km race to be complete Friday 19 Feb.
Waka can be delivered to the race venue from Midday Thursday 18 Feb - There will be a Support Boat Driver Briefing at 6:30pm on Friday 19th Feb
- Race Briefing or the 42km Race will be held at 7pm on Friday 19th February - One person from each team to be present.
- Refreshments provided after briefings
- 0600 - Karakia
- 0715 - 42km Men, Women & Mixed Teams start
- 8:00am – Race briefing for 21km
- 8:30 – Race start 21km Women & Mixed (estimated finished 10:30 to 11:30am)
- 8:40 – Race start 21km Men (estimated finish time 10:40 to 11:40am)
- 12:30/1:30- Paddlers Hangi served on grass reserve
- 1:00pm Prize Giving on reserve.
- Saturday afternoon 3pm to 6pm - Registration and safety checks for W6 Waka racing on Sunday morning.
Sunday 21st February
OC1 & OC2 Relay Race
- 06:00 Registration Opens
- 0630 Karakia
- 07:30 V1/OC1 & OC2 Relay Race Briefing
- 08:00 OC1 & OC2 Relay Race Starts
- Estimated finish – 11:00am - 12:00pm
10km J16 Iron Race, J19 & Short Course Race (Novice category included)
- 0600 Registration Opens ( All teams should have been registered Saturday afternoon)
- 0630 Karakia
- 0815 5km J16 & Novice Race Briefing
- 0845 5km J16 & Novice Race Starts
- 0930 10km J19 & Open/Master/Senior Master/Golden Master/Mixed Short Course Race Briefing
- 10:15 10km J19 & Open/Master/Senior Master/Golden Master/Mixed Short Course Race Starts
- Estimated Finish time 11:15am to 11:45am
- 1:00pm Prize Giving on Grass Reserve and karakia whakamutunga
Online Entries for 2021 are LIVE!!
Click here to register your team for the 2021 Takapuna Beach Cup.
Please remember that if online booking to hire a waka or a support boat closes on 24th January. After that date you will need to source your own.
Please remember that if online booking to hire a waka or a support boat closes on 24th January. After that date you will need to source your own.
Takapuna beach cup update - 26 aug 2020
Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou ngā kaihoe | Warm greetings to you all, the paddlers!
As the race organisers of the Takapuna Beach Cup, we want to reach out to you all about the upcoming Takapuna Beach Cup 2021 - this will be the 15th edition of this race.
We are currently working on the premise that the 2021 Takapuna Beach Cup will be going ahead. You can keep up with all the current information on our new website here: http://www.takapunabeachcup.com/
Please save the dates Friday 19th Feb to Sun 21st Feb 2021
Sadly, due to the impact of COVID-19, we are uncertain if we can welcome our international outrigger whānau to Aotearoa. We will try and keep you as updated as we can of the current conditions in Aotearoa but at present, our borders are heavily restricted - you can find more information here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-closures-and-exceptions
We are monitoring any changes with regard to COVID-19 moving forward, but we are well into the planning of the 2021 Takapuna Beach Cup and will be looking to host another world-class event for the 15th year running.
We want to take this opportunity to send our aroha and thoughts to our outrigger/va'a whānau from around the world at this time. We hope you and your family are keeping safe and well. We are looking forward to the next time we can all be back on the water, enjoying each other's company.
Ngā manaakitanga ki a koutou katoa
Lara and the TBC organising team.
As the race organisers of the Takapuna Beach Cup, we want to reach out to you all about the upcoming Takapuna Beach Cup 2021 - this will be the 15th edition of this race.
We are currently working on the premise that the 2021 Takapuna Beach Cup will be going ahead. You can keep up with all the current information on our new website here: http://www.takapunabeachcup.com/
Please save the dates Friday 19th Feb to Sun 21st Feb 2021
Sadly, due to the impact of COVID-19, we are uncertain if we can welcome our international outrigger whānau to Aotearoa. We will try and keep you as updated as we can of the current conditions in Aotearoa but at present, our borders are heavily restricted - you can find more information here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-closures-and-exceptions
We are monitoring any changes with regard to COVID-19 moving forward, but we are well into the planning of the 2021 Takapuna Beach Cup and will be looking to host another world-class event for the 15th year running.
We want to take this opportunity to send our aroha and thoughts to our outrigger/va'a whānau from around the world at this time. We hope you and your family are keeping safe and well. We are looking forward to the next time we can all be back on the water, enjoying each other's company.
Ngā manaakitanga ki a koutou katoa
Lara and the TBC organising team.
The Takapuna Beach Cup is New Zealand’s Premier 3-Day Outrigger Paddle Festival, attracting teams from throughout New Zealand and a feature event in the International Outrigger Circuit. The Event is run from Takapuna Beach and takes place during our best summer month, February.
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E ngā māna tūārangi,
Nau mai, piki mai, kake mai ki runga i ngā ngaru o Aotearoa, hei whakamana i a mātou no konei, hei whakanui i a koutou katoa hōki. No reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. |
Distinguished guests from afar.
Welcome and climb up and over the waves of Aotearoa. By doing so you honour us all and also enhance your own prestigious reputations. We therefore welcome you. |
The Takapuna Beach Cup which started in 2007 has become New Zealand’s premier long distance changeover race, and the backdrop of Auckland City and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf provide the perfect race course for this event.
There are not too many places in the world where one can paddle a race only 15 minutes from the central city CBD, around a dormant volcano (Te Rangi i totongia te ihu a Tama-te-kapua - Also known as: Rangitoto) and two other islands (Motutapu and Rakino) before returning to the golden sands of Takapuna Beach!
The sport of Waka Ama (Outrigger/Va’a) continues to grow, both here and around the globe, and we are pleased to have hosted teams from as far away as New York, Arizona, Japan, Singapore, Hawaii, Tahiti, Cook Islands and Australia!
Not to mention the teams and paddlers making the journey from throughout Aotearoa - from the Far North of the North Island to the Deep South of the South Island and everywhere in between.
Congratulations to the team of organizers and volunteers for growing this event to its current capacity. As the event enters its 15th year we look forward to many more years of Takapuna Beach Cup racing!
Although currently times are changing and challenging around the work we hope that we will be able to wlecome you back to the shores of Auckland and Aotearoa soon
Ngā manaakitanga ki a tātou katoa
-Lara Collins, Waka Ama NZ CEO
There are not too many places in the world where one can paddle a race only 15 minutes from the central city CBD, around a dormant volcano (Te Rangi i totongia te ihu a Tama-te-kapua - Also known as: Rangitoto) and two other islands (Motutapu and Rakino) before returning to the golden sands of Takapuna Beach!
The sport of Waka Ama (Outrigger/Va’a) continues to grow, both here and around the globe, and we are pleased to have hosted teams from as far away as New York, Arizona, Japan, Singapore, Hawaii, Tahiti, Cook Islands and Australia!
Not to mention the teams and paddlers making the journey from throughout Aotearoa - from the Far North of the North Island to the Deep South of the South Island and everywhere in between.
Congratulations to the team of organizers and volunteers for growing this event to its current capacity. As the event enters its 15th year we look forward to many more years of Takapuna Beach Cup racing!
Although currently times are changing and challenging around the work we hope that we will be able to wlecome you back to the shores of Auckland and Aotearoa soon
Ngā manaakitanga ki a tātou katoa
-Lara Collins, Waka Ama NZ CEO
