The 7th SPMG Outrigger Canoe (Va'a) Competition was one of the most competitive ever held. With the absence of the All Conquering Tahiti contingent, the medals for this event were wide open and all Countries made the most of their chances.more

The Team from New Caledonia won 5 gold medals at the VII South Pacific Mini Games, despite not being able to enter all events.

The Cook Islands were strong winning three gold medals, 5 silver and 2 bronze, while the Samoan Women's V6 crew maintained their levels from 2003.more

The Men's and Women's V1 Marathons were completed today through beautiful Rock Islands of Palau.

Full results are available in the Race Results sectionmore

Saturday 30 July 2005

Results are in for Day One of the Outrigger Canoe competition. This morning's session (Day 2) has been completed and results will be posted as soon as they are available.

Go to the 'Race Results' section for full details.more

Severe Rain storms have delayed the start of the Outrigger Canoe Regatta.

The technical committee is meeting today to look at the feasibility of bringing the event into the more sheltered areas of the Palau Pacific Resort.

A Tropical Storm is forming to the North West..more

The Palau team have high hopes for the Outrigger Canoe competition with competitors in every event.more

The Opening Ceremony for the South Pacific Mini Games Outrigger Canoe Competition was held today with all the competitors witnessing the blessing of the canoes. All the competitors witnessed the ceremony and the declaration of the waters being open formore

The Technical Meeting for the Outrigger Canoe Competition was held today at Meyuns Ramp.

Ominous weather prevails over Palau making for a very windy and choppy course. This is causing some concern for teams.

Stay tuned for Outrigger Action commencing tomorrow........more

Team Fiji and Team Palau were spotted down at Meyuns Ramp this morning fine tuning their preparations for the Outrigger Canoe competition that begins on Friday 29 July.

Go to the 'Photo Gallery' to view pictures of the two teams preparing.more

Canoeing in the 2005 South Pacific Games is one of the main sporting events of the Games. The Canoe Association of Palau will host this event as well as prepare the national team for next year.

Tournament Director for 2005 SP Mini Games
Baklai Temengil - (680) 488-6562
e-mail: pnoc@palaunet.commore

Full Training and getting ready for the 2005 MiniGames in Palau..

The FSM Teams will be in training for the FSM Games scheduled for Yap in June 2005 and from there will pick their crews for the Games in Palau.more