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Matthewes Cup

Monday 18 December 2017,  6:30pm
Location: Corsair Bay, Lyttelton

The Matthewes Cup or Matthewes Challenge annual handicap style kayak race is run by the Arawa Canoe Club on Lyttelton Harbour. The Trophy is potentially the oldest Kayaking Title in New Zealand, and commemorates what was possibly the first ever formal canoe race in held in New Zealand in 1877!

Approx 8km Course - Around Quail Island.

Handicap Race - All competitors have a chance at the title.

Surfskis and multisport boats only.

Event WebsiteMatthewes Cup website Race Entry FormMatthewes Cup entry form Race ResultsMatthewes Cup race results will be linked here when available.

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