Welcome to the sport of Waka Ama also known as Outrigger Canoe.
What is a Waka Ama? A waka ama or waka for short, is a canoe with an ama (outrigger) on one side to help with balance. They range in size from the a 6-seater (which is 12 meters long), down to double and single seat canoes.
Who can do it ? Although Waka Ama includes all ages from 7 yrs and up, with men’s, women’s and mixed divisions. (Our oldest member is over 80 yrs old).
Our six-session Beginner Course is for adults.
How hard is it? The sessions are usually around 45-60 mins on the water and are low intensity, if you can walk around the Mount, then you will find these sessions easy.
What should I wear? Something comfortable, shorts and t-shirt, jandals or boat shoes. Jeans and long pants are not suitable. Training usually lasts about 1 hour, so we recommend you bring a drink bottle and some warm clothing for afterwards.
Do I need my own paddle? No, we supply the waka, life jackets, paddles and an instructor. The club has training paddles available for use. (You may want to look at purchasing your own paddle later if you love the sport!)
NB: Waka Ama is weather dependant! Safety is paramount! We will provide SIX BEGINNER SESSIONS between September and November 2023
OK, I am interested, now what? Keep an eye on this page from of our website from August for Beginner Course registrations to open. A Link to an online registration form will be added when live. Registrations are strictly limited due to limited availability of resource (waka, coaches, steerers).
PROCESS:
Participants complete the online registration form
We will send invoices via email to the first 12 registered people
The remaining registered people will be placed on a wait list
Registration is confirmed once full payment is received
We will then advise next steps
2024 COURSE DETAILS
Proposed start date likely October and details will be published once confirmed. (weather dependent)
Saturday 9am to 10.30am (TBC)
3 x W6 Waka available
12 beginners
NB We always have more registrations than we are able to cater for
Once registered and paid, you will be contacted by our Beginner Group Coaching team with confirmation and further details.
2024 Beginner Course Cost $60 REGISTRATIONS STRICTLY LIMITED NB If you join the club immediately after the six-session programme, this fee will be deducted from your Annual Membership fee.