Wai Tui International
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Bryce Irving Wins Masters 40 500m V1 Sprint Gold at Fiji’s Wai Tui International 2026, Dedicates Victory to His Son
Bryce Irving’s Masters 40, 500m V1 sprint gold was powered by a promise to his son. On calm Wailoaloa Bay, the New Zealand paddler delivered a steady, decisive performance that turned personal motivation into a memorable victory.
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Nia Rudolph Wins Wai Tui International 500m Final in Fiji Despite Grueling Heat
Exhaustion met grit as Nia Rudolph battled blistering heat to claim the women’s masters 500m at Wai Tui International in Wailoaloa. After a taxing day that nearly saw her bow out, a last‑minute decision to stay in produced a hard‑fought victory.
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Wai Tui International Va’a Regatta in Nadi Lands Top Paddlers Jake Suitauloa and Coach Wainohu
A new surge in excitement surrounds the revived Wai Tui International va’a regatta as New Zealand sprint star Jake Suitauloa and world-champion coach Wainohu join the elite lineup. The move promises sharper racing and richer coaching exchanges across a four‑day festival on Wailoaloa Beach, Nadi. Hundreds of paddlers from the Pacific are set to elevate…
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Wai Tui International 2026 Paddling Regatta Returns to Fiji After 14-Year Hiatus With 295 Paddlers on Day One
Fiji’s Wai Tui International paddling regatta roared back to life at Wailoaloa Beach, returning after a 14-year pause. Day one drew hundreds of paddlers across junior to masters divisions, delivering fierce, heat-soaked racing and a strong show of community support.
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Takia Outrigger appoints alumnus as junior coach as Wai Tui International returns to Fiji for 2026 regatta
Takia Outrigger Canoe Club hands the junior program to a homegrown coach as Fiji gears up for the revival of the Wai Tui International. Jone Koroitanoa, formerly a Takia paddler, now leads a mixed-age squad training for the Easter regatta at Wailoaloa Beach, with youths from Suva and beyond. Backed by families and sponsors, a…
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Jake Suitauloa Secures Sponsorship for Wai Tui International in Fiji from Stonefish Va’a and Simple Green
Pacific paddling gets a high-profile boost as a rising New Zealand star heads to the Wai Tui regatta in Fiji, backed by regional sponsors. Jake Suitauloa’s blend of sprint speed and endurance, along with a string of recent podiums, hints at a pivotal moment for va’a across island nations.