WakaFit OC6 FULL DAY Workshop

8.30am-11.30am : WakaFit W6 FUNCTIONAL Workshop

At this workshop paddlers learn to understand the functional movements of outrigger paddling, learn skills, tools to enable the right muscles to be used in paddling to generate the most effective power output. This workshop is for all outrigger paddlers, beginners, novice and advanced. We go right back to basics and learn the functional movements of paddling. This will also ensure that our paddlers are paddling the smartest and effective way to minimise injury, increase power and enjoyment of paddling, Paddlers and clubs have found this workshop very helpful to help understand the functional movements of paddling.

11.30am-1pm WakaFit OC6 STEERING Workshop 

This 1 ½ hour workshop has been very popular with those who are starting to steer, or learning to steer or wanting to advance their steering. This workshop where we go specific into steering OC6 or W6. Learning tips, skills, drills to help us steer our team more effectively in both the flat and ocean. Great for those learning to steer outrigger canoe, coaching or wanting to advance their steering capabilities.

1.30pm-4.15pm : WakaFit OC6 OCEAN Workshop

This workshop where we go specific into ocean paddling, We learn drills, technique, skills and tips to paddle smarter in the ocean. As well as learn the skill of feeling the water, reading the conditions, understanding currents, tides, swells, wind. All outrigger paddlers must be competent swimmers, have life jackets, bailers and spare paddles when attending these workshops.

4.30pm-6pm WakaFit OC6 STEERING Workshop 

This 1 ½ hour workshop has been very popular with those who are starting to steer, or learning to steer or wanting to advance their steering. This workshop where we go specific into steering OC6 or W6. Learning tips, skills, drills to help us steer our team more effectively in both the flat and ocean. Great for those learning to steer outrigger canoe, coaching or wanting to advance their steering capabilities.

6pm Presentation & Open Forum

Come meet International Paddling Coach, 8 X World Waka Ama/Outrigger Champion Vesna Aroha Radonich Vesna Radonich. Hear her personal journey that has shaped Vesna to become the world’s best through coaching, online memberships, mentoring and workshops. A mum of 2 children, she continues to be one of NZ top and international paddlers while juggling her business as International Paddling Coach. Her strength-based approach to coaching has lead to many successes, as she empowers paddlers to be faster and smarter on and off the water.