A women's senior masters team are creating Bay waka ama history, qualifying for the world sprint championships in Rio de Janeiro.
The team from the Heretaunga Ararau O Ngati Kahungunu Waka Ama Roopu, based opposite the rowing club on the Clive River, have qualified for the waka ama world sprint championships in Rio in August.
The team are busy trying to raise funds for the trip by bringing a taste of South American carnival to the Bay.
The event, on Friday June 20 from 7pm at the Elwood Function Centre, Hastings, will feature a mix of theme food, fire dance, magic and random fun, plus dancing to all the favourite Latino styles, including salsa, samba and tango.
Event organiser and team member Linda Hill-Rennie said participants taking part in the event were encouraged to dress up in carnival style to win a spot prize and interest from the local South American community was running high.