It was a wonderful day on the water for 62 women competitors and a supportive group of skippers in the Whakapai Hauora Wahine Toa Women’s Fishing Competition. The sea conditions were ideal and some of us enjoyed seeing a large pod of dolphins playing around the boats. Plenty of fish were caught and everyone had a stunning day.
We really appreciate the work of Mark, Paul and Murray in the carpark: Carol, Pete and Wayne on the weigh station; Carol and Lyal who co-ordinated registrations; Alma, Stu and Rose for catering; Phil for signing in; Roger for radio operations; Scott, Eddie and Wayne for Coastguard support; Brendan and Pete for venue set-up; Christina as MC; Lyal for additional bar work and prize display; Ann and Andrea for organising dinner.
We would also like to acknowledge Danielle Harris from Rangitāne o Manawatū Best Care Whakapai Hauora whose organisation provided the major sponsorship and inspiration for this event along with the creation of the very symbolic T-shirt design which represents gathering food for our families and the well-being that comes with harvesting from the sea.
Thank you also to our other sponsors:
Hillcrest Gems
Hometown ITM Foxton
Manawatu Hunting and Fishing
Max Wilson’s Jewellers
Flax Gift Gallery
Petal and Bee
Rangitāne o Manawatū Maori Women’s Welfare League.
We’re all keen to do it again in 2022 so keep an eye on newsletters, Facebook and emails.
Gurnard
| Place | Weight | Winner | Boat |
| 1 | 1.070 | Jo Charlton | Mizone |
| 2 | 0.980 | Louise Dunkerley | The Bin Lid |
| 3 | 0.960 | Sabine Slade | Whatever |
| 4 | 0.940 | Raelene Reed | The Bin Lid |
| 5 | 0.930 | Brooke Dorotich | Ocean Cowboy |
| 6 | 0.870 | Paula Bary | Mizone |
| 7 | 0.860 | Jordan Baker | Mad Max |
| 8 | 0.840 | Charli Tibble | Tauira |
| 9 | 0.780 | Yvonne Forlong | Deseray |
| 10 | 0.770 | Sarah Whiteman | Double Strike |
Kahawai
| Place | Weight | Winner | Boat |
| 1 | 2.470 | Charlotte Evans | About Time-Davis |
| 2 | 2.360 | Sabine Slade | Whatever |
| 3 | 2.110 | Nicci Kuiti | The Fridge |
| 4 | 1.950 | Sarah Whiteman | Double Strike |
| 5 | 1.930 | Val Hirst | Deseray |
| 6 | 1.860 | Maggie Montgomery | Whatever |
| 7 | 1.820 | Carol Duncan | Blondee |
| 8 | 1.810 | Rebecca Penman | About Time-Davis |
| 9 | 1.800 | Jude Moxon | Hometown Girl |
| 10 | 1.800 | Brooke Dorotich | Ocean Cowboy |
Snapper
| Place | Weight | Winner | Boat |
| 1 | 3.580 | Brooke Dorotich | Ocean Cowboy |
| 2 | 2.460 | Hollie Barnett | Bad Slapper |
| 3 | 2.160 | Sabine Slade | Whatever |
| 4 | 1.930 | Olivia Bailey | The Fridge |
| 5 | 1.650 | Amanda Linsley | Booby Bouncer |
| 6 | 1.580 | Rebecca Penman | About Time-Davis |
| 7 | 1.560 | Alana Hawke | Usain Boat |
| 8 | 1.510 | Donna O’Brien | Hookum 2 |
| 9 | 1.460 | Charlotte Evans | About Time-Davis |
| 10 | 1.420 | Donna Rider | Bad Slapper |
Trevally
| Place | Weight | Winner | Boat |
| 1 | 1.680 | Rebecca Penman | About Time-Davis |
| 2 | 1.350 | Donna O’Brien | Hookum 2 |
| 3 | 1.240 | Charlotte Evans | About Time-Davis |
| 4 | 1.200 | Maggie Montgomery | Whatever |
| 5 | 1.170 | Paula Bary | Mizone |
| 6 | 1.170 | Sabina Slade | Whatever |
| 7 | 1.050 | Jo Charlton | Mizone |
| 8 | 10.780 | Jordan Bary | Mizone |
| 131.720kg | Total weight of all fish weighed in. |
Major Sponsor: Rangitaane o Manawatu Best Care Whakapai Hauore
‘Most species caught’ prizes were awarded to Sabine Slade and Maggie Montgomery from Whatever, having each caught a Snapper, Gurnard, Kahawai and Trevally.
Lynette from Hillcrest Gems presenting an $800 sapphire to the winner of the final Spot Prize, Rhonda Arbidans from Nod Nod.
