Hawkes Bay Kayak Racing Club inc

28/05/2026

Have you registered yet for this year's Watersports Marathon?

Just 1 month and short and long course as well as team boat options this year. Be sure to check out the website for further details...and if you want to enter a team boat but don't have enough for a team...get in touch...we may be able to add you to a team.

https://manakayak.co.nz/blog/watersports-marathon-challenge-copy

Less than 1 month until the 2026 Watersports Marathon Challenge in Hawkes Bay, the ultimate paddling wknd for all paddlers.

3 marathon events over two days - short course, long course and team boats. Do 1, 2 or all 3! Open to paddling craft (kayaks, ski, multisport boats, sea kayaks waka, SUP), this is a divisional event meaning you race against paddlers of a similar speed/ability, rather than in craft categories or age groups. That means, whoever you are, you are guaranteed an exciting and competitive race!

Entries are open now and all event information available on our online event calendar.

This event is the selection event for the 2026 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships.

28/05/2026

Congratulations to Lachie Harkness on winning the Ocean Ski Series this year. What an awesome year you are having on the water...with more to come in Canada at Junior Worlds for Canoe Sprint next month.
Amazing work

16/05/2026

Future is looking gold!!!

Greer Hambleton led the medal charge in her first time representing New Zealand.

16/05/2026

Gold!!! So awesome...what an inspiration to our younger paddlers! Congrats Aimee...enjoy every moment!!!

✨️ World Cup Gold in Brandenburg for Aimee Fisher in the Women's K1 500m ✨️

Well done Aimee!🥇

14/05/2026

More International action from Europe this evening. Good luck everyone

The 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Cup in Brandenburg, Germany gets underway tonight (Thursday 14th May 7.00pm NZT) continuing the international season for our sprinters, with this event featuring two of our paracanoe athletes.

The event runs from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th May and more than 850 athletes from 60 nations will compete at the Beetzsee Regatta Course. It is a vital event in the olympic qualification journey for the NZ team, with qualification ranking points up for grabs. It also marks the first time Paracanoe paddlers will race on the international stage in 2026 and will offer the chance to gain Paralympic Ranking points in the race to Los Angeles 2028.

Check out tonight's schedule and watch the action live on the Planet Canoe YouTube channel (subscription required) or Sky Sport NZ is also broadcasting sessions. For everything you need to know - https://canoeracing.org.nz/everything-you-need-to-know-2026-icf-canoe-sprint-world-cup-2/

09/05/2026

Great to see Hamish Legarth back on the water racing for NZ after his cycling tour of Africa last year.

9th in NZ K4 in B final at the World Cup in Szeged. Well done boys!

09/05/2026

She's done it again...Silver for Aimee Fisher. What a race! What a legend!

🥈 Silver Medal for Aimee Fisher in Szeged! 🥈

Aimee finishes 2nd in the first World Cup of the Year in the women's K1 500m.
Well done Aimee!

07/05/2026

More international action in our kayak world this weekend as the 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup gets underway in Szeged, Hungary.

Hawke’s Bay paddlers Aimee Fisher and Hamish Legarth will once again be representing New Zealand on the world stage, proudly wearing the fern and giving it their all.

Aimee will compete in the K1 and K4, while Hamish lines up in the K2 and K4.

This marks the beginning of the olympic qualification journey for the NZ team, with qualification ranking points up for grabs - best of luck to you all!!!

The 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged, Hungary get underway tomorrow night (Friday 8th May 7.00pm NZT) and it kicks off the international racing season for the NZ Sprint Kayak team.

The event runs from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May and marks the beginning of the olympic qualification journey for the NZ team, with qualification ranking points up for grabs. Olympic champions and rising talents will go head-to-head at the legendary Maty-ér, promising world-class competition and unforgettable moments.

Check out everything you need to know including the NZ team, how to watch and links to results and schedules - https://canoeracing.org.nz/everything-you-need-to-know-2026-icf-canoe-sprint-world-cup-1/

03/05/2026

Congratulations to NZ on taking out the Asia Pacific Sprint Cup

A huge shoutout to our Hawke’s Bay paddlers - every one of them bringing home a medal.

An outstanding performance across the board, with the team doing themselves and the Bay seriously proud on the international stage.

Special mention to Greer Hambleton - an incredible debut for NZ, claiming 4 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze.

A massive effort from a very talented bunch of young athletes.

02/05/2026

Hawke’s Bay paddlers are making the most of the international stage in Rotorua this weekend, proudly representing NZ at the Asia Pacific Sprint Cup.

Huge effort from the team so far - plenty of podium finishes, tight racing, and an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

One more day to go… keep up the mahi team!!!