Red Beach Outrigger Canoe Club

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.

Men's Race
Master's Crew

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.