VAKA EIVA 2026 - 20 YEARS

Fri, 20th Nov 2026 - Fri, 27th Nov 2026 - Cook Islands
Entries Close: Fri, 2nd Oct 2026 at 11:59pm

Kia Orana e te family Oe Vaka!

​The doors to paradise have officially open for our 20th Anniversary. Join us as we celebrate two decades of racing, friendship, and the true Cook Islands spirit.

​Ka kave tatou i teia vaka ki mua!
​Register now to secure your spot in this historic 20-year celebration as we have capped all races at this year's event.

​Kia manuia!

Race Programme
Friday 20th - Event Registration
Saturday 21st - V6 Iron Event / Opening Ceremony
Sunday 22nd - REST Day
Monday 23rd - OC1/V1 Singles Event & Fun Mix (conditions pending)
Tuesday 24th - Junior Sprints/Boiler Swim
Wednesday 25th - Raro Round Race
Thursday 26th - Junior Marathon J14/J16
Friday 27th - Round Raro Mix / Closing Ceremony

Registration Process:
​*Register Team: Select your event and enter team and paddler details.
​*Add Events: Click Add More to register for additional events if needed.
​*Order Packs: Add Paddler Packs (mandatory for all racers) or supporter packs to your cart.
​*Individual Orders: Alternatively, team members can purchase their own packs separately by visiting this link.
*​Checkout: Enter your contact details and click Continue to finalize the transaction.
NOTE; ITS MANDATORY TO ORDER A PADDLER PACK. Supporter packs can be ordered here if they are attending the function dinners.

Lost Paddlers - click on the link below 👇 to be added to the paddler pool or the "Lost Paddlers" TEAM.
https://forms.gle/48z2w2UX4uNAJY4W6

Select an Event

The Junior Race Program includes - Sprints 250m & 500m plus 1 x Junior marathon. Once you have entered your team you can click on add more to add your race or supporter packs. All participants must purchase a paddler pack which includes a race shirt, race cap & bag, an event program & a wrist band for the opening and closing dinner. Saturday 21st November Marathon J19's IRON - 12 km Open Ocean (Trader Jacks) Tuesday 24th November - Time TBC ALL Juniors - Sprints consists of a 250m straight and a 500m (250m turn) races. Thursday 26th November - Time TBC Marathon J14's - 2km Marathon J16's - 6km Venue for Junior sprints and J16 & J14 marathon will be confirmed at a later date. *Progressions will be dependant on the number of entries.

Very Earlybird: NZ$798.00 (before 2nd Jul 2026)
Standard: NZ$840.00

Each paddler pack includes: VE programme; Opening Dinner; Closing Dinner; Race shirt, cap & bag; Wrist band - dinners & race entry

Very Earlybird: NZ$228.00 (before 2nd Jul 2026)
Standard: NZ$240.00

Includes: Supporters shirt, cap & bag; event programme, plus a wrist band for entry to the opening & closing ceremony dinner.

Very Earlybird: NZ$199.50 (before 2nd Jul 2026)
Standard: NZ$210.00

This pack includes: Canoe Hire; VE programme; Opening Dinner; Closing Dinner; Race shirt, Cap & bag; Wrist Band for dinner & race pass. YOU CAN ONLY CHOOSE ONE TYPE OF RACE SHIRT

Very Earlybird: NZ$228.00 (before 2nd Jul 2026)
Standard: NZ$240.00

Should you require a Waka, the waka hire fee for the OC1 or V1 event is an additional $100. A waiver will also be signed declaring you are responsible for any damage should it occur during your use in the event.

Standard: NZ$50.00

All paddlers must also purchase a paddlers pack to be eligible to race in the Iron.

Very Earlybird: NZ$513.00 (before 2nd Jul 2026)
Standard: NZ$540.00

Very Earlybird: NZ$1,567.50 (before 2nd Jul 2026)
Standard: NZ$1,650.00

Very Earlybird: NZ$1,410.75 (before 2nd Jul 2026)
Standard: NZ$1,485.00