Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi Challenge

Ocean Blue Sports welcomes you to the Matariki “Hiwa-i-te-Rangi” Challenge, a six-man waka ama race to be held at Okahu Bay, Auckland, 28th June 2024.

This is intended to be a fun event to mark the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. The event is a half day of fun racing, food and merchandise sales, and prize giving.
We welcome you and your whānau to join us this year.

Race Day Format
This event is a W6 Turns “Shoot Out”
Races consist of up to 10 teams per round, each team will have at least 2 races each
Waka will be provided so teams need only bring their lifejackets and paddles
All waka ama safety rules apply, everyone must be capable of completing the course