Rainbow Warriors are an gender-inclusive team, based in Christchurch.
The Rainbow Warriors first jumped in a boat together in November 2023, midway through the season. Starting behind, and with most paddlers new to the sport, we quickly made a splash on the scene. Taking home a 3rd place trophy in one regatta, and a bronze medal in the South Island Championship.
We then went on at the annual awards to receive the Julian Yee Memorial award. An award only sometimes given out to a team that best represents the ideals of: Sportsmanship, competitiveness, and collegiality throughout the season. We are expertly guided by some of the best in the business, and are very proud of our first years being paddle powered by a bunch of awesome folk.
We’re looking to expand our whanau, could you be the next Rainbow Warrior?