Wai Tui
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Fiji’s Wai Tui International Regatta Returns After 14-Year Hiatus With 300 Paddlers From 10 Countries
After a 14-year pause, Wai Tui International returned with a festival of outrigger racing on Fiji’s Wailoaloa Beach. Paddlers from across the Pacific and beyond filled the start lines, delivering sprint heats and marathon showdowns that tested crews and crowds alike. Organisers credited sponsors and volunteers for steering the revival to smooth shores.
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Bill Wainiu Leads USP Islanders as Wai Tui International Returns to Wailoaloa Beach
Viliame “Bill” Wainiu is steering the USP Islanders Outrigger Canoe Club into a new era, blending veteran paddlers with rising juniors as the Wai Tui International returns to Fiji. A former athlete turned coach and administrator, Bill’s mission now centers on mentorship, development, and building a deeper, stronger va’a community.