Konedobu Kanu Klab, Papua New Guinea

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our Va’a Ohana 🎄🎊

We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable time wherever in the world you are - with lots of paddling 🤙🏽🌊

Toksave from IVF

22 March 2020 COVID-19_UPDATE _CANCELLATION - 2020 IVF World Sprints - Hilo, Hawaii

Due to global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Va’a Federation (IVF) and Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) have come to the difficult and mutual decision to cancel the 2020 IVF World Elite and Club Sprint Championships scheduled for Hilo, Hawaii, in August 2020.

The IVF World Sprint Championships held every 2 years is a highlight on our international paddling calendar, and the 2020 event already had entries from 21 countries. The decision to cancel was a very difficult one, and we are very disappointed to have to do so. However, it was done taking into consideration (but not limited to) the following:

- The unknown timelines that we are all facing in terms of travel restrictions and the impact of life as we know it;
- The overall health and safety of our global paddling community;
- In particular, our Pacific Island member countries who are less equipped to deal with a health crisis and face unique challenges in their healthcare systems;
- Member countries already heavily impacted by COVID-19;
- The risk to our host; HCRA, the people of Hilo and the State of Hawaii in general.

As an international federation, we have an obligation to ensure the safety of our membership and act in their best interests and in that of the sport of Va’a.

We acknowledge and recognise the amount of work that HCRA and in particular, their local organizing committee, have done in preparation for the August event. In addition, how much they wanted to welcome the global paddling ohana to Hilo Bay. Having done everything possible, they are now faced with impossible circumstances.

In this difficult and uncertain time that we are all facing, it is fortunate to know that our paddling community is strong and it is important that we look out for each other. Please make sure that you are all adhering to your country’s COVID-19 guidelines and practice physical distancing wherever possible.

Should you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected]

Website: www.ivfiv.org

A message for our International Va’a Ohana all over the world from Lara Collins - International Va’a Federation President

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We stand together in prayer with our paddling brothers & sisters in Australia, whose country is facing major bushfire disasters in many parts 🇭🇲 We pray God will bless & keep safe all who are affected.

Awesome results from the Marlin Coast Challenge 2019:
💪1st Place: Mens v6 43km change-over race
💪1st Place: Womens v6 43km change-over race (w/ Hekili)
💪 1st Place: Mens OC1 change-over (Vada and Kea)
💪2nd Place: Mens OC1 43km iron-man (Ikupu)

🇻🇺Wanbel ol wantok!💪

Happens all the time!💥😂

Congratulations to 2019 cadets!

2019 CADET TRIAL SET FOR SATURDAY 11 MAY 2019.