PRESENTS 4 th annual WATERMAN TAHITI TOUR Produced by Kainalu XT TYPE OF EVENT : ENDURANCE AND SPEED COMPETITION INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM MARS THROUGH JULY 2017 TAHITI / MOOREA / HUAHINE BRIEF OVERVIEW : Waterman Tahiti Tour is a unique water sports event that includes endurance and speed races (individual or by teams) with the goal (other than athletic) to promote board sports. The WTT groups several disciplines, such as stand up paddleboarding, open water swimming, and prone paddleboarding to highlight the skills and versatility of the athletes. It also encourages athletes who specialize in one sport to become multi-disciplinary (watermen). This also serves to prepare them for the Bora Bora Liquid Festival that takes place at the end of the year. In order to test the participants skills and capacity to adapt, there will be surprise bonus challenges; waterman combos, rescue challenges and waterman initiations open to the public. During the WTT, 6 26-minute television reports are produced, each summarizing each stage of the championship. CONCEPT : 1 CHAMPIONSHIP 5 DISCIPLINES 5 CATEGORIES 3 ISLANDS 5 STAGES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT A UNIQUE APPROACH : GO DEEPER This event is open to anyone who wants to push their limits to the extremes! This event is respectful of the environment. It is registered in the official calendar of French Polynesia s big happenings. This event merges passion and ambition: during the competition, rescue and first aid challenges which can lead to certified trainings will be open to athletes and the public. A social action program called Get Wet gives children the chance to become acquainted with these water sports. THIS CONCEPT FINDS ITS SPIRIT WITHIN THE ESSENCE OF THE WATERMAN What is a Waterman? A surfer? A lifeguard? A Waterman is much more! Above all, Watermen are passionate about the sea and the ocean. Watermen are heroes of the sea with an excellent command of the environment. They constantly push the limits and their skills and devotion instil inspiration and admiration. From Hawaii to Tahiti - where this state of mind originated - to the beaches of California then onto New Zealand and Australia where it is the most popular, this philosophy is appealing more and more to athletes and spectators all over the world.
SPORTING SCHEDULE WTT 1 : March 11 th /12 th - TAHITI (Punnauia PK 18) WTT 2 : April 14 th /15 th /16 th - TAHITI (Papara, Taharu u) WTT 3 : May 25 th /28 th - HUAHINE WTT 4 : June 10 th /11 th - MOOREA (Coco Beach) WTT 5 : July 26 th /30 th - TAHITI (Pointe Vénus)
6 è ED. EXPECT NOTHING AND BE READY FOR ANYTHING! For each discipline, the courses are different and are revealed to the competitors the day of the event. On the other hand, distances are revealed ahead of time so that participants can train accordingly. Distances increase and the scenery changes for each stage of the event. TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR A DAY OF COMPETITION The daily schedule is only revealed the day of the competition. Athletes know which disciplines they will accomplish (SUP, SWIMMING, PRONE BOARDING, WATERMAN COMBO), but not the order in which they will compete. Further, SURPRISE challenges can be introduced during each stage: va a ho e, surfski, underwater rock running. NEW WITH THE WTT 2017 WATERMAN KID This year, the WTT will have a WATERMAN KID category for youth under 15 years of age. The competitive events will have the same format as the adult categories but with modified challenges. Accumulated points from each stage will determine the winner of the championships. AN EXPLORER STAGE is also planned in Huahine. Athletes find themselves in self-sufficiency and must find a way to eat and set up camp every day while continuing the course.
CONTEST RULES There are no medical restrictions. The license number will assure the athlete is in good health (Va a or swimming federation license). WTT is a point-accumulative championship that takes place over 5 stages in which the results of the 4 highest earning stages will count towards the final standings. It is also possible to participate in the WTT stages at the assigned time without competing in the championships, but just to take part in a slice of the adventure. WATERMAN TAHITI TOUR PRIZES 6 è ED. Winners (except for the Waterman kid) will be awarded an international plane ticket for any of the routes operated by Air Tahiti Nui as well as a registration in a competition or a training in the discipline. The WTT offers the possibility to register in different categories according to their objectives: Waterman and Waterwoman Event Pass Category : The athlete in this category is committed to all the disciplines and events of the program. He is a versatile athlete and can adapt to and continue in all aquatic disciplines. He will also meet the challenges of surprise tests that might occur at any time in the program. A La Carte Event Pass Category : The athlete in this category chooses certain disciplines and events in the program. He is a specific athlete. He is an athlete who chooses to register for the following events: stand up paddle, paddleboard (prone), or swimming. Here are the different categories for which you may compete: Kid (under 15 years), Men s, Women s, Team under 20 years under 30 years over 40 years over 50 years ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES Packages which include transportation, lodging and an event pass (registration + uniform + meals + gear) are available from the organizing committee. CONTACTS kainalu.xt@gmail.com WatermanTahitiTour The following titles will be awarded after the 5 th stage: Champion WATERMAN SUP (man and woman) Champion WATERMAN OPEN WATER SWIM (man and woman) Champion WATERMAN PADDLEBOARD (prone) (man and woman) Champion WATERMAN OVERALL (man and woman) Champion WATERMAN ESPOIR (over 15 years old) Champion WATERMAN MASTER (over 45 years old) (man and woman)
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