Pōneke Watersports

Pōneke Watersports Pōneke Watersports are a Wellington based Dragonboat club. Recruiting always. DM us for more info We currently have five teams. Must be able to swim 50m.

Pōneke Watersports, previously known as Valley Dragonboat club was established back in 2009. We are the largest Dragon boat club in The lower North Island with women's, masters, and mixed teams. Hutt Valley Heat - Women's
Kakariki - Mixed
Silver Dragons - Masters (40+)
Force - Women’s
Ika Moana - Mixed

The dragonboat season in Wellington starts late December and goes until mid March with scheduled events in the cooler months. We have off season paddling currently every Sunday. Meet at 8.30am, on the water between 9-10am. Whether you are interested in competitive or recreational paddling, we will have a team for you. No experience required and we teach you all you need to know. All training is located in Wellington City. Launching from Whairepo lagoon. We have coaches and skilled paddlers who can provide all the training you need. Stay connected with the club by liking this page or contacting us on [email protected]

We’re a friendly bunch… promise 🫶Here are a few of last season’s Nationals crew members during the lead up.Next season i...
26/09/2026

We’re a friendly bunch… promise 🫶

Here are a few of last season’s Nationals crew members during the lead up.

Next season is just around the corner, so if you haven’t signed up yet, now is your chance.

Come join us 🐉

Pōneke members - check your inbox. New paddlers - head to our website. Link in bio.

13/09/2026

Just another fabulous day on our harbour 🐉

New paddlers, trainee sweeps, sunshine, no wind and a whole lot of fun on the water ☺️

Pretty hard to beat Wellington on a day like this!

06/09/2026

Do we address the situation of the man paddling the red boat by himself?

Today’s paddle is cancelled due to some heavy winds courtesy of Tāwhirimātea. 🌬️ Since we can’t be on the water, we are ...
22/08/2026

Today’s paddle is cancelled due to some heavy winds courtesy of Tāwhirimātea. 🌬️

Since we can’t be on the water, we are looking back at photos of much nicer days! 📸☀️

Don’t let the weather put you off, it’s is not too late to join us! Sign up here for our upcoming sessions: https://ponekewatersports.nz/membership/join/ - link also in bio

This week is NZ Sign Language Week, so there’s no better time to introduce you to our paddler, Emily 💙Here’s Emily in Bo...
09/05/2026

This week is NZ Sign Language Week, so there’s no better time to introduce you to our paddler, Emily 💙

Here’s Emily in Boracay signing with a Filipino paddler from the adaptive team.

Emily was part of the crew that travelled to the Philippines for the in 2026, and one of the coolest parts of travelling is the connections you make along the way.

Sport has a pretty special way of bringing people together 🐲

A sweeps view 👀First Sunday back for club training post .boat.festival and We even spotted our mates from enjoying the...
02/05/2026

A sweeps view 👀

First Sunday back for club training post .boat.festival and

We even spotted our mates from enjoying their paddle into Whairepo Lagoon

More Sunday mornings like this please. 🙏

27/04/2026

Wish you were here 📍


Photo dump from the last few days.Such a great experience paddling in Boracay and meeting crews from all around the worl...
27/04/2026

Photo dump from the last few days.

Such a great experience paddling in Boracay and meeting crews from all around the world.

We could definitely get used to this heat. Where will Pōneke head next? 😉🌏

26/04/2026

What an epic few days 🥰🐲🏝️

Just taking the Pōneke blue abroad 💙Repping hard with paddlers from our Nationals and Wellington Festival crews, plus so...
25/04/2026

Just taking the Pōneke blue abroad 💙

Repping hard with paddlers from our Nationals and Wellington Festival crews, plus some borrowed legends from our mates at and a couple of corporate paddlers who paddled at .boat.festival - and let’s not forget our support crew … safe to say we’ve made our stamp on the Philippines 🇵🇭

So good connecting with crews both local and international, the energy here is something else.

Day 1 done. More updates tomorrow 🐲


Address

Whairepo Lagoon
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

8:30am - 10am

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