Te Aito

The 38th edition of Te Aito, the oldest race on the Tahitian Va’a Federation calendar, took place on June 5 and 6 in Taaone, Pirae, bringing together more than 1000 paddlers across all age groups, from young beginners to elite and veteran competitors. Throughout the weekend, Tahiti’s best paddlers battled for victory in one of […]

The countdown is over. This weekend, June 5-6, 2026, more than 1,000 paddlers will gather on the waters of Taaone, Tahiti, for the 38th edition of Te Aito, the oldest and most iconic V1 canoe race in French Polynesia. For nearly four decades, Te Aito has been more than just a competition. It has become […]

Le Te Aito 2025 s’est déroulé les 6 et 7 juin sur les eaux grandioses d’Aorai Tinihau, à Pirae (Tahiti), qui ont vibré au rythme des rameurs et rameuses venus de tout le fenua et de l’international. Véritable institution du calendrier sportif local, cette épreuve a une nouvelle fois honoré la tradition, la performance et […]