VAKA EIVA

As we are fast approaching what is going to be an EPIC 20th event, we want to acknowledge our amazing Platinum and main sponsor, Matson shipping, we couldn't do it without you!! Meitaki Ma'ata 😁

If you haven't jumped on line to register yet.. you better hurry up! Our 20th Matsons Vaka Eiva is filling up super fast and we can wait to share it with you, with some hot competition heading to our beautiful Moana it's going to be a super exciting and competitive event! 😎🤩

Our very own Mama Annie is smiling😊.. we have 400 entries already for this years 20th anniversary of Matson Vaka Eiva!
As our entries keep coming in we will be capping our V6 Sat and Wed races to 18 per division, and if we exceed 1000.. you’d better get training as we will be racing every day! 💪
The Bob Worthington Round Raro mix race will be capped at 30 entries..
Get your entries in quick.. otherwise you won’t be smiling like Annie.. 😞
Watch this space for updates!

Kia Orana All🌺

❗️We are excited to officially announce the dates for Vaka Eiva 2026 - our 20th Anniversary celebration!
📅 20th–27th November 2026
Mark your calendars, next year will be something truly special.

As we wrap up another incredible year of Vaka Eiva, we want to take a moment to honour the people who make Vaka Eiva possible.
Our deepest appreciation goes to our Vaka Eiva Committee.
The team behind the scenes who work tirelessly across all areas to keep this event running smoothly.

Heres few photos of some of our commitee members. Thank you all, for your dedication, long hours, commitment, and heart.
Your passion is what keeps our Vaka moving forward, year after year.

And meitaki ma‘ata to our paddlers, supporters, families & our local community who continue to bring life, spirit and energy to this event, thank you.

We can’t wait to welcome you all back next year for our 20th birthday celebration.

Wishing you all a safe & joyful festive season✨
Kia Manuia
Vaka Eiva 🤙🏽🇨🇰

Due to boat shortages, the final race course of VE25 was not captured📷