23 February 2024, Issue 1198
Ready for rapids? The rush and roar of the racing river goes quiet. All focus is on the seconds of the clock, and each one counts! The Kaimai Canoe Club hosted its Wairoa Race last weekend, which saw 40 kayakers whipping through grade five whitewater. The course record was even broken by
Michel Uhl from Okere Falls with a time of five minutes and 56 seconds. Pictured is Emily Nagel, of Matamata, spinning her boat to manoeuvre between gates 10 and 11. Following the competition, Canoe Slalom Bay of Plenty is hosting a free ‘Give it a go’
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day for people keen to try this action-packed water sport for themselves on Saturday, February 24, at Waimarino Water & Adventure Park. “It’s a fantastic outdoor sport with a great community,” says Canoe Slalom BOP co-chairperson Tim Rex. International paddler Irene Egües will be coaching, sharing
all the tips to get you started in your kayak. “You can do it at the level you choose. “So you can take it as far as you want and you can get a huge adrenaline rush. “It’s competitive at the top levels but you can just do it for fun as well.” To find out more, see page 6. Photo: Rob Sperling.
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