20–27 November 2026 · Rarotonga

Race week
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All times below are race starts. Registration opens an hour before each scheduled race start.

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Race week

Nine days of paddling in paradise

All times are race starts. Rego opens an hour before each scheduled start.

Day 1Fri 20 Nov

Paddler Registration

Vaka Shed, Avarua Wharf

Vaka Blessings

Vaka Shed, Avarua Wharf

Day 1
Day 2Sat 21 Nov

Iron Races — All Divisions

Avarua Wharf

Race schedule coming very soon…

Opening Ceremony

Opening function and Welcome Ceremony for all paddlers

Day 2
Day 3Sun 22 Nov

Rest Day

A great day to explore our beautiful island or get some R&R before a BIG week of Paddling in Paradise.

Please note most shops are closed on Sundays.
Day 3
Day 4Mon 23 Nov

Singles — All Divisions · V1 & OC1

Avarua Wharf

7am – OM/MM/SMM9am – OW/MW/SMW11am – JNR’s/GMM/GMW

Mixed Irons V6 Race

Avarua Wharf

1pm – Open & Masters3pm – Mixed Irons SM & GM
Day 4
Day 5Tue 24 Nov

Oe Mapu (Juniors) Marathon

Muri Lagoon

8am – J14, J16, J19
Day 5
Day 6Wed 25 Nov

Pacific Paddle Women’s Round Raro Relay

Avarua Wharf

7am – OW/SMW/GMW

Pacific Cup Men’s Round Raro Relay

Avarua Wharf

12pm – MW/All Men’s Divisions
Day 6
Day 7Thu 26 Nov

Oe Mapu (Juniors) Sprints

Muri Lagoon

8am – J14, J16, J19
Day 7
Day 8Fri 27 Nov

Bob Worthington Memorial Trophy — Mixed Round Raro Relay

Avarua Wharf

7am – SM/GM12pm – Opens/Masters

Closing Function, Prize Giving & Dinner

Day 8
Day 9Sat 28 Nov

Paddlers Pack Down Party

Help local volunteers with the final pack down and tidy. Enjoy some refreshments on us afterwards. Meitaki.

Day 9

Locations

Where the racing happens

Avarua Wharf

Registration, Vaka Shed, Iron, Singles & Round Raro Relay starts

Muri Lagoon

Oe Mapu (Juniors) Marathon & Sprints

20–27 November 2026

See you on the water

Entries close Sunday 1 November 2026.

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