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Ōtaki Canoe Club

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Ōtaki Pool,
Haruātai Park, ​​​​​200 Mill Road, Ōtaki

or contact:
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Club gear is provided, including helmets, paddles, and boats

Recommended clothing, swimwear, shorts, and ideally a rash top or sports shirt​​​​​​​

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Sunday Sessions (excludes school & public holidays)

5.00pm - 6.30pm
Cost per session  $8.00

Ideal for anyone who wishes to learn how to kayak, keep fit, multisport training, ​​​​​​​or just chill out on the water.  First time giving kayaking a go at our Club, is free

Tuesday Club Night

7.00pm - 8.30pm
Cost per session  $8.00
Teams organised on the night
​​​​​​​NZ-qualified referees on the sideline

Canoe Polo Players from Manawatū, Horowhenua, Wellington, and the occasional Dunedin player compete alongside senior students from Ōtaki, ​​​​​​​Kā​​​​​​piti, Horowhenua Colleges

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​About our Club

Our club was originally formed in the early 1980s, founding members were Bruce Benseman, Steve Elgar and Peter Housiaux (Pete is still a member of the club, being honoured with Life Membership over 10 years ago, and continues as a Coach, a Polo Player, and a committee member). All three men were involved in multisport/triathlons, surf life saving, and general river kayaking.  Skills gained through canoe polo, complimented their other outdoor pursuits

On the 15th January 1991, the club was officially incorporated under the name of the Horowhenua Canoe Club, having grown dramatically since its formation, back in the 1980s.  With a name change to the Ōtaki Canoe Club Inc in 2004​​​​​​​

Mā te wā
​​​​​​​(this page was updated 6/8/24)