All Island nations at
some point in time have used canoes or waka ama (outriggers) for
transport, food gathering and recreation. Historically, the
Pacific is home to the greatest navigators in open canoes.
Waka ama has been
recognised as one of the fastest growing aquatic sports in New
Zealand since the World Sprint Champions, held in Auckland in 1990,
and more recently at Lake Karapiro in 2006, raised its profile.
Waka ama is safe and
exciting for all ages and promotes teamwork, cultural awareness,
physical fitness, water safety and healthy competition. Waka ama
enhances the hauora of participants. Hauora encompasses our
physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being.
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