The Event Details
When:
Monday 4th December 2023 - Iron Races.
Tuesday 5th December 2023 - M2M.
Thursday 7th December, 2023 - Fun Sprint Day
Where: Aitutaki Lagoon
Cost:
M2M PADDLERS: NZD$225/person
M2M SPECTATORS: NZD$200 /person
IRON PADDLERS: NZD$50/person
FUN SPRINT DAY: NZD$10/person payable on the day
Iron Races: Monday 4 December
Registration for M2M and Iron will open at 11am on Monday 4 December at the Ootu Beach (out past Aitutaki Village)
Races will begin at 1300
10km Open and Master Women
10km Open and Master Men
Includes racing Vaka only
own transport to and from Ootu Beach is required
Motu2Motu Race Day: Tuesday 5 December- OFFICIAL RACE START TIME APPROXIMATELY 1100 AT OOTU BEACH
Inclusions:
Official 2023 M2M Race Shirt
Racing Vaka & Support Boat
Dinner
Beverages
Entertainment at Evening Function
Own transport to Ootu Beach required for Race.
Fun Sprints: Thursday 5 December - OOTU BEACH
250 Metre Mixed Sprints
1000 am Registration - 1030am Races start
All entry fees go towards Local Charity/Junior Sports
Own transport required.
Accommodation:
Please contact Poppy Doherty at poppyaitutaki@gmail.com for your registration forms and more details.
Participation Criteria: Motu2Motu Mixed Race
Motu2Motu Aitutaki is a fun event but it is also a tough event. For some whom have raced M2M they will tell you..."looking at the race it looks like a paddlers dream, beautiful lagoon, stop offs here and there along the way,............. but no one tells you its this hard a race!"
So in order to try to keep a good balance between the fun and enjoyment and competitive nature of Motu2Motu we need to have a few guidelines and rules to run the event by.
Mixed Teams will be selected on a random basis with paddlers from different clubs, countries and paddling abilities put together to create new crew combinations and new friendships
the event is open to paddlers 14yrs of age and over (the hill)
A minimum of 8 - 12 months competitive paddling experience is required by all paddlers internationally and locally
Must be able to do water change overs/tread water
a minimum of 3 female paddlers in the canoe at all times
crew members must change at all designated changeover points
penalties will be imposed on crews (persons) who do not abide by these guidelines as the participation in the event is to be enjoyed by everyone and the day is bigger than the individual
Those not wishing to paddle but still be part of the race we have a great set up for you on the Spectators Boat. You too will receive the same inclusions as the paddlers, and please feel free to bring your own drinks and nibbles along and watch Motu2Motu Aitutaki in comfort!
Participation Criteria: Iron Races
The Iron Races are part of M2M week and an opportunity to race as a team with your fellow club mates. The Iron Races are open to all whom have registered for Motu2Motu Mixed Race. Participants to Race in Club Colours.
Course will be marked with high vis buoys as well as the half way turning point.
As with International Race Guidelines if you have an Open aged paddler in your team you are racing in the Open Division.