Who We Are:
Red Beach Outrigger Canoe Club is a young up and coming Waka Ama club that was established in 2018 to lead the development and practice of Waka Ama, With a key focus to promote Kaupapa Waka as a positive activity to support cultural and physical wellbeing within the community. Waka Ama has proven to be a growing team sport across New Zealand, The sport presents a rich history where identity, tradition and community is at its core and as a result for many, Waka Ama is not just a sport but also a lifestyle. Red Beach Outrigger Canoe Club was established in 2018 and is situated in Red Beach Whangaparoa, Auckland New Zealand.
Our Vision:
Develop, educate, practice and promote all aspects of Waka Ama so that it becomes the leading choice of water sport.
Our Mission:
To grow the Red Beach Outrigger Canoe Club through inclusive activities on the water for our community whilst promoting safety, education, health and fitness.
Our Values:
Manaakitanga:
We encourage hospitality, kindness and generosity through sharing of ourselves and our resources nurturing all people and accepting our differences.
Hauora:
We belive in the four dimensions of Hauora which promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being of all our participants.
Whanaungatanga:
Is our sense of belonging, identification and collective strength.
Wairuatanga:
Wairuatanga meaning being in touch with the spiritual element, including respect and love for the ocean. To look after each other on and off the water.
Tu Tangata:
We are accountable for our actions, we have respect for each other, our resources and our environment.