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Takapuna Beach Cup 42k Changes Race from Ocean Sports Media on Vimeo.
Welcome to the Takapuna Beach Cup
The Takapuna Beach Cup & Taniwha Outrigger & Canoe Club wish to again express our extreme dissapointment in having to cancel our Sunday OC1/OC2 relay race due to the tsunami warning but had to accept the advise from Civil Defence. Due to our committed outgoing costs we have no option but to apply our Event cancellation clause being “ If the event is cancelled due to a natural disaster, extreme weather or for any other safety reason there will be no refund."
The organisers of the 2010 Takapuna Beach Cup would like to thank all those that participated in what was an eventful and extremely enjoyable regatta.
A big thank you also to all the volunteers and supporters, without you the racing simply cannot take place.
Saturday
The 42K marathon race on Saturday was run in warm light-easterly conditions. A total of 46 W6 canoes lined up on the start line, with the Women’s crews heading off first at 11am, and the Men’s crews starting 20 minutes later. Its was great to see such a big line-up at the start of a race in New Zealand and after the initial surge, crews settled down into their race plans.
Conditions in the first half of the race remained pretty choppy with the timing of changes being important. Some close racing, especially in the middle of the field, meant avoiding competing crews and their support boars was crucial.
Some tricky sections around the islands and it was a downhill home run with the light easterly breeze and small swell helping to compensate for some tired bodies. The winning Men's time this year 3hrs 15mins 0 secs with the leading Womens crew coming in at 3hrs 49mins 10secs. Full W6 race results will be posted shortly.
Sunday
Great weather, great conditions, great course but no racing.
We were reminded of Mother Nature’s power when a tsunami warning was given early on Sunday morning. We are all still recovering from the shock of the recent South Pacific tsunami so the race organisers, on the strong advice from Civil Defence, had no alternative other than to cancel the W1 racing on Sunday.
A disappointing finish to the weekend but the racing on Saturday was very exciting and enjoyed by all.
Thank you again to everyone that took part in the 2010 Takapuna Beach Cup, we hope to see you back again next year.
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aloha and kind regards,
Glenn McMahon (proprietor)
P: 09 488 9493
International: 649 488 9493
E: glenn@shutterspeed.co.nz
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Hey Lance,
Can’t believe its been a week since we we’re in NZ!!!
Just like to take this opportunity to thank you guys for an awesome time…..bummer about the tsunami? But something special all the same!!
The boys and a few paddling partners are talking about returning next year as a mixed team!! When can we nominate for next years event??
Thanks heaps and keep up the good work.
Cheers
Rhys (Cairns Beaches)
The event is proudly hosted by the Taniwha Grizzlies/ Taniwha Canoe & Dragon Boat Club / Takapuna Beach Cup Race Committee and sanctioned by the Auckland Regional Outrigger Canoe Association.
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