Waitemata Canoe and Multisport Club is a paddling club on Taikata Road, at the end of Taipari Strand on the Te Atatū Peninsula in West Auckland. Its distinctive feature is that it welcomes both serious multisport athletes and social paddlers, with the club's boats available to members. The club offers multisport boats, sea kayaks, and single and double K1 and K2 kayaks.
Members can join a 6 km race each Wednesday evening, starting at 6pm during daylight saving and at 5:30pm in winter. Regular training runs at 8am on Saturday mornings. Paddle technique workshops are held through the year, depending on demand. The club is part of Canoe Racing New Zealand, which governs canoe sprint, ocean ski and canoe marathon in New Zealand.
Canoe racing has a long history in New Zealand, and the Waitematā paddlers train on the same harbour waters that have shaped the sport. For a newcomer, the club's mix of beginners and experienced paddlers means a first session can be relaxed.