Fu#k you Cancer!
Hello everybody, and welcome to Wake.X Taupo Takeover 2023. This year is a little bit different to all the other years if you have been participating with us.
If you have been staying at the Motouapa Bay holiday Park, then you will be familiar with Chantelle and Sam the owners of the park. These people are such awesome human beings! They are always very friendly, very kind, very polite people that always put up with us, our noisy skis, and occupying their driveways with all of our equipment every year.
Recently Chantelle was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Chantelle is only 28 years old. She a young and very healthy mother and doesn’t deserve cancer but then again, nobody deserves cancer.
In the next week or two, Chantelle will undergo surgery to remove the cancer, a surgery called the Whipple surgery. This is a very scary time for the family and not something to be taken very lightly.
Wake.X has decided to dedicate Taupo Takeover 2023 to raising funds for the Cancer Society (cancer.org.nz) in light of Chantelle‘s health so all funds raised for TT 23 will go to the Cancer Society, you may donate as little as five dollars or as much as you wish through our website when you register for Taupo take over.
Chantelle will not be at the park when we go, as she will be with her family recovering. We all wish her very well on her recovery and we hope she makes a speedy recovery and we wish them well.
Thank you
Taupo Takeover is back for 2023!!
This is a 2-day trip and will be visiting Lake Taupo to include the Maori Rock Carvings, Kinloch, Waterfalls and much more on Day-1 (18th) and Day-2 (19th) Lake Ohakuri with all its unspoiled Attractions, Thermal pools, The Squeeze etc and lots more in between. So do both days or just one. The choice is yours.
DON'T OWN A JETSKI AND WANT TO JOIN!?
Sea-Doo GTI 90
$600.00
Sea-Doo SPARK
$500.0018th February
Lake Taupo launching from the Motuoapa Marina
+ Please note there is a $6 Boat Ramp Permit for the day and can be purchased in advance https://ramp-permit-taupo.dia.govt.nz/ (Preferred boat ramp 'Motuoapa' 24-hr is all that’s needed)
+ All Jetskis are to be registered to a council (or face a fine at your cost) https://waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/maritime-services/jetskis/
19th February
Lake Ohakuri launching from 457-499 Vaile Road, Broadlands Rotorua
+ All Jetskis are to be registered to a council (or face a fine at your cost) https://waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/maritime-services/jetskis/
Event Pre-Ride Briefing starts at 9:45am Sharp
Event Departure Time 10:00am Sharp
Interested? Register Here
It is expected that all riders will abide by all the rules outlined in the Taupo area and district NAVIGATION SAFETY BYLAWS. A copy of this can be downloaded from the council's website. You are responsible for your actions on the water.
+ Life Jackets are Mandatory
+ Abide by Maritime NZ and Marine rules, any local bylaws, along with all the rules, regulations, and laws laid down by WAKE.X
+ All Jetskis are to be registered to a council (or face a fine at your cost) https://waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/maritime-services/jetskis/
+ Please note there is a $6 Boat Ramp Permit for the 19th Lake Taupo and can be purchased in advance https://ramp-permit-taupo.dia.govt.nz/ (Preferred boat ramp 'Motuoapa' 24-hr is all that’s needed)
+ Liquor is not to be consumed by any person/s or vessel operators during the hours of the on-water duration of the event.
+ Remember - Keep to 5 knots [a fast walking pace / 9.25km per hour] within 50m of another vessel and structures & 50 of a person in the water.
+ Stay right when possible at all times. All oncoming vessels must pass to your left.
+ Remember this is not a race, but a social event.
You agree with all the terms and you agree and acknowledge you will enter into this high risk event (Taupo Takeover) at your own risk. WakeX or it’s organisers WILL NOT be held accountable for any of the above or any damage, injuries, lost property that may occur. All insurance is up-to the individual.
Please register your going by completing the registration form. We need to know numbers to expect on the weekend. Do both days or just one, the choice is yours