Surf Ski's - Royal Akarana Paddlers
Who are the Royal Akarana Paddlers?
We are a bunch of guys and girls of all ages who get together to paddle surf skis socially and train for competition.
What we offer…
Novice paddlers:
Just started paddling and keen to learn
more and have fun
o Help with buying a ski
o Where and when to paddle
o Someone to paddle with
o Tips and techniques on how to paddle and re mount your ski when you fall in (everyone falls in – even the experts)
o Socializing / friendship
Intermediate paddlers:
Been paddling for a while and want to go paddling with others at the same level?
o Regular training sessions and courses
o Tips and techniques on how to paddle.
o Socializing / friendship
Experienced paddlers:
o Regular training sessions
o Tips and techniques
o Training with some of NZ’s top paddlers including Olympic coaches and paddlers.
o Socializing / friendship
Events and Races
Cambridge to Hamilton river race
The Takapuna Beach Series
King of the Harbour
Pacific Downwind
Interclub Championships
RAYC - Surf Ski Race Series / Club Championship
Ferg’s Winter Series.
Monster Downwind Runs (sometimes in excess of 20kph +)
And numerous other race and events we enter as a group from RAP.
Other Stuff
Ski Storage (subject to availability) - $150 yearly
Showers / Changing facilities.
Bar & Café facilities.
Fantastic environment
Meeting times & Sessions –
Generally someone is paddling every morning. However, as a rule of thumb we meet:
Saturday Breakfast Club
Every Saturday morning we meet at the RAYC and split into our various groups to paddle and train together
Afterwards, about 9.30am, we meet at the club for a hearty bacon, eggs, toast and coffee (other options available)
Why not come down and meet the team, join us for breakfast or come for a paddle if you have a ski… a great way to meet the team!
Monday - 6.30am
Tuesday - 5.30Pm
Wednesday - 6.30am
Thursday - 6.30am & 5.30pm
Saturday - 7.30
Sunday - 8.30
We circulate a list of members and contacts numbers s people can work in with one another – in winter month’s paddling times will change
Admin & Membership Manager
For Enquires & membership please call -
Phone - 09 524 9945
Fax -09 520 1380
The Landing: 8-10 Tamaki Drive
Okahu Bay
Yearly Member fee - $100
Or
Mike Hall – 021 733 887
Mark Van Den Anker – 0274 759 091
Dave Chambers – 021 376 757
Warren Trethewey – 021 325 194
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