About Us

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.

Mens Team
Mens racing group

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 believe 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.