Tahitian Va’a races in California

But this year, Shell Va’a will no longer be the only Tahitian team on the California circuit. We understand that teams from OPT, Air Tahiti, Toa Amok (Bora Bora) and Huahine will be along. Enough to put on a great show for the spectators present that day. Note that the women’s Ihilani team should also compete, and that the Tahitian rowers should reinforce some of the American team rowers.

This new California trend comes ahead of the Molokai and Nuiwaa races in Hawaii. It will be a chance for local teams to race in different waters and in changing sailing conditions. If the water was oily last year, the crossing will still be tricky.

Shell Va’a is keen to show its rivals that the yellow and red car is still there after a blunder at the last Hawaiki Nui Va’a race at Raromatai. At the recent Admiral Trophy, there were those who recalled its presence elsewhere.

The presence of its canoes in this Catalina Island race is reminiscent of the rankings in the last Vodafone Channel Race.

Enviropol won on penalties against Shell Va’a, but Huahine took third place.^Egypt Air Tahiti Nui, 5^Egypt later.

Starting from September 7th, the teams will gather again for a battle.