There was fun and learning aplenty at the Ruamata Waka Ama Club whanau day.
Event organiser Yvonne Rogers said everyone had a fabulous time on Saturday.
"It was our come and have a go day. Eight kids, between the ages of 4 and 14, and their parents came along.
"The weather was nice. The rain held off and it wasn't that windy."
She said it was their first time trying out waka ama and they loved it.