Newsletter 38
19 December 2006
Dear Southland Sea Kayakers
The year draws to an end and its time to reflect on what has been achieved this year as regards sea kayaking in Southland.
We have been not as active this year as in previous years mainly because I’ve been involved with several expeditions which have limited the time I have available.
In February Simon and I completed the Gumotex expedition across Southern Fiordland in an inflatable kayak. During the winter I ran a series of rolling classes at Splash Palace which were well attended. I also led sea kayak/ climbing trips deep into Fiordland to climb Mt Cleughearn and White Peak. These were splendid trips, most challenging but few took the opportunity to come along. Then on 10 December we ran a kayak skills day at Riverton where we had 19 people attending. My thanks to Jacqui and Tim Anderson for hosting the day and being such splendid hosts.
Looking ahead we have some kayaking expeditions planned for January/February weather dependant and Belinda and I will be away on a sailing course in early March so it will be after that before we will be able to organise another network activity. If anyone is keen to host a network trip please let me know or advertise it on our website.
We are looking at organising a mini forum sometime based on Bravo Island in Patersons Inlet or at Pounawea in the Catlins. At this stage I do not have dates for that but it might be in the autumn or next spring. We are also looking at organising some meetings and I am looking at suitable venues in town for this.
I am always keen to hear of your kayaking adventures and more than happy to publish them on this newsletter.
KASK 2007 Annual Forum Date: 23 - 26 (Fri-Mon) February 2007
Venue: Anakiwa (Marlborough Sounds)
Download Registration Form from KASK website www.kask.co.nz
The last KASK forum at the Outward Bound venue at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound was an absolute cracker, with a strong emphasis on the practical side of sea kayaking.
The feature of the 2007 forum will be?:
Keynote speaker - Nigel Foster.
Nigel Foster began kayaking as a teenager in southern England in a canvas kayak. He was first to circumnavigate Iceland, has crossed France from north to south, ventured across the Hudson Strait in Canada, and explored the Faroe Island coast, where 2,000-foot-high cliffs glare down on 10-knot tidal streams in the North Atlantic swell. He makes a living teaching kayaking skills all around the world and in addition, does kayak and paddle design work. Nigel has written several books and many articles on kayaking. He has also produced a series of six sea-kayaking instructional DVD's.
Nigels keynote presentation will be about his latest exciting trip to Ungava Bay and Labrador in sub-arctic Canada. With Kristin Nelson, they did a 675-mile wilderness trip (one village at one end, the next at the finish). They had to figure out the complexity of the forty-foot tidal exchange, which exposed rocks and ridges the height of five-story buildings, and had close encounters with polar bears. This was covered in the June 2006 Sea Kayaker Magazine.
This is supported by Water Safety New Zealand.
Other topics and events include -
Overnight paddle and camp out on the Sunday night at Mistletoe Bay
Kayak Rental
After numerous requests for a local sea kayak rental I have bought a new Shearwater Sea Kayak which is available for rent to experienced paddlers or on club trips. I will include all the usual accessories. Contact Stanley If you want to rent a sea kayak Ph 2157263.
Basic Emergency Kit
This is highly recommended for all tramping and sea kayaking trips. It is a Basic Emergency Kit not a comprehensive one by any means. For sea kayaking emergencies other equipment is of course necessary but not practical to include in this basic kit such as orange smoke, red hand held flares, VHF radio etc.
This is the list of items included
The cost is $ 100.00.
$100.00 is cheap if you life is in danger.
Contact Stanley if interested.
For Sale
Elaho HV sea kayak
Top-of-the-range sea kayak from Necky.
Suit intermediate or advanced paddler, plus multisporters (e.g. Coast-to-Coast). Capable of extended sea, lake or river expeditions (e.g. Clutha, Waiau).
My 2005 Elaho HV is red/yellow colour with moulded-in graphics. In good condition (i.e. only minor scratches under hull; some black paint off rudder). Rudder mount has been upgraded.
$1450 ono (new $2700 plus fr8t).
Contact Bruce Conway
phone: (03) 213 0358
email: [email protected]
text: 027 577 3111
In closing I wish you all a happy Christmas and New Year and safe kayaking over the holidays.
Stanley
Dear Southland Sea Kayakers
The year draws to an end and its time to reflect on what has been achieved this year as regards sea kayaking in Southland.
We have been not as active this year as in previous years mainly because I’ve been involved with several expeditions which have limited the time I have available.
In February Simon and I completed the Gumotex expedition across Southern Fiordland in an inflatable kayak. During the winter I ran a series of rolling classes at Splash Palace which were well attended. I also led sea kayak/ climbing trips deep into Fiordland to climb Mt Cleughearn and White Peak. These were splendid trips, most challenging but few took the opportunity to come along. Then on 10 December we ran a kayak skills day at Riverton where we had 19 people attending. My thanks to Jacqui and Tim Anderson for hosting the day and being such splendid hosts.
Looking ahead we have some kayaking expeditions planned for January/February weather dependant and Belinda and I will be away on a sailing course in early March so it will be after that before we will be able to organise another network activity. If anyone is keen to host a network trip please let me know or advertise it on our website.
We are looking at organising a mini forum sometime based on Bravo Island in Patersons Inlet or at Pounawea in the Catlins. At this stage I do not have dates for that but it might be in the autumn or next spring. We are also looking at organising some meetings and I am looking at suitable venues in town for this.
I am always keen to hear of your kayaking adventures and more than happy to publish them on this newsletter.
KASK 2007 Annual Forum Date: 23 - 26 (Fri-Mon) February 2007
Venue: Anakiwa (Marlborough Sounds)
Download Registration Form from KASK website www.kask.co.nz
The last KASK forum at the Outward Bound venue at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound was an absolute cracker, with a strong emphasis on the practical side of sea kayaking.
The feature of the 2007 forum will be?:
Keynote speaker - Nigel Foster.
Nigel Foster began kayaking as a teenager in southern England in a canvas kayak. He was first to circumnavigate Iceland, has crossed France from north to south, ventured across the Hudson Strait in Canada, and explored the Faroe Island coast, where 2,000-foot-high cliffs glare down on 10-knot tidal streams in the North Atlantic swell. He makes a living teaching kayaking skills all around the world and in addition, does kayak and paddle design work. Nigel has written several books and many articles on kayaking. He has also produced a series of six sea-kayaking instructional DVD's.
Nigels keynote presentation will be about his latest exciting trip to Ungava Bay and Labrador in sub-arctic Canada. With Kristin Nelson, they did a 675-mile wilderness trip (one village at one end, the next at the finish). They had to figure out the complexity of the forty-foot tidal exchange, which exposed rocks and ridges the height of five-story buildings, and had close encounters with polar bears. This was covered in the June 2006 Sea Kayaker Magazine.
This is supported by Water Safety New Zealand.
Other topics and events include -
- Great Opportunities to network with local and overseas sea kayakers
- Take part in practical and theoretical Sea Kayak Training covering for example paddling skills, rescue skills and first aid. Involving Nigel Foster and local NZ experts
- A chance to see and share ideas on sea kayak design and equipment
- Local Area information and exploratory paddles
- The KASK AGM
Overnight paddle and camp out on the Sunday night at Mistletoe Bay
Kayak Rental
After numerous requests for a local sea kayak rental I have bought a new Shearwater Sea Kayak which is available for rent to experienced paddlers or on club trips. I will include all the usual accessories. Contact Stanley If you want to rent a sea kayak Ph 2157263.
Basic Emergency Kit
This is highly recommended for all tramping and sea kayaking trips. It is a Basic Emergency Kit not a comprehensive one by any means. For sea kayaking emergencies other equipment is of course necessary but not practical to include in this basic kit such as orange smoke, red hand held flares, VHF radio etc.
This is the list of items included
- Dry bag xs
- Waterproof matches and cigarette lighter
- Small torch and spare alkaline battery
- Pencil, paper and xs zip lock bags
- Firestarters
- Small compass
- Mirror
- Illumstick
- Energy food
- Whistle
- Emergency Survival Sleeping bag
The cost is $ 100.00.
$100.00 is cheap if you life is in danger.
Contact Stanley if interested.
For Sale
Elaho HV sea kayak
Top-of-the-range sea kayak from Necky.
- Luxury features like flush-fitting plastic hatch lids, recessed deck fittings, foam seat, adjustable hip pads and convenient day compartment just behind the seat.
- Multi-chine 5.2m long hull = a fast touring kayak.
- Huge secondary stability = copes easily with waves.
- Three large storage compartments with waterproof covers.
- Large keyhole cockpit (840mm x 455mm).
- Foam backrest & thighbraces adjustable from seated position.
- Retractable rudder.
- Bungee deck rigging.
- Safety life-lines.
- Carry handles.
- Made from tough super-linear polyethylene.
- Weighs only 28kg
Suit intermediate or advanced paddler, plus multisporters (e.g. Coast-to-Coast). Capable of extended sea, lake or river expeditions (e.g. Clutha, Waiau).
My 2005 Elaho HV is red/yellow colour with moulded-in graphics. In good condition (i.e. only minor scratches under hull; some black paint off rudder). Rudder mount has been upgraded.
$1450 ono (new $2700 plus fr8t).
Contact Bruce Conway
phone: (03) 213 0358
email: [email protected]
text: 027 577 3111
In closing I wish you all a happy Christmas and New Year and safe kayaking over the holidays.
Stanley