22 Nov 2017

The Waikato 100

From Afternoons, 1:31 pm on 22 November 2017
The race is on Saturday, November 25

The race is on Saturday, November 25 Photo: Steve McArthur

Rowing boats, waka ama, kayakers, paddle boarders and even surf boats will hurtle down the Waikato River this weekend in a 100 kilometre race.

The race, the Waikato 100, is having it's official debut after a trial last year and aims to focus attention on cleaning up waterways and promote water-based activities.

Nearly 100 different vessels have signed up to do the race and registrations close tonight (Wednesday, November 22).

Race director Rob Hamill talks to Jesse as race day approaches.