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The Perfect Family Tonic Carol Tweed explains how introducing her son to sea kayaking has led to exciting family adventures and lots of laughs as they continue to learn new skills together. Just how many kids can stand up on a kayak? – Easter fun in the Abel Tasman About 2 years ago my boys, Nick (10) and Jon (12), and I wandered into Canoe & Kayak to enquire about learning to sea kayak and were soon booked on the Sea Kayak Skills Course. The course was exciting but fairly tiring too, as not only was I learning, but also keeping my eye out for two daredevil boys. But above all it was really good fun. All credit to our instructors for their enduring patience balanced with making it safe but still enough of an adventure! Having undertaken a skills course is one thing and like most things, the more experience you gain, the more you realise how much more there is to learn! Jon soon didn’t want to get wet anymore and found the whole sea kayaking thing boring (I think perhaps it was more to do with being with his Mum and brother…not cool!). However Nick took to it like a duck to water and soon we were regular Yakity Yak clubbies. Initially we took a double and have done some fabulous trips both around Wellington and also further a field. One unforgettable trip saw us launching from Eastbourne heading into a fairly brisk southerly. It was Waitangi Day and our destination was out to the harbour heads and return. Those who know Wellington Harbour will know that the closer you get to the Cook Strait, the larger the swells become. It didn’t disappoint us! Some of the group managed to get wet, but two in a double kayak is stable and fun, especially when you can ride the surf on the return trip. Another memorable day trip was in October, we were in a hired double again and the paddle was from Balaena Bay to Lyall Bay. We were treated to a perfect mix of calm, flat water and no wind followed by 2 metre rolling swells as we exited the harbour. Finally at Lyall Bay there was some exciting surf to greet us. The adventure wasn’t over yet. Tuesday evenings at Titahi Bay in the summer are a regular feature on our calendar. When the wind is in the right direction, this is a great place to learn to kayak surf. Nick loves to use the Flow sit on top kayak and has learnt some valuable skills. He has also perfected the art of how to hang What a smile! Kayaking is a fantastic way to build kids’ confidence. 6 ISSUE FIFTY Two • 2 0 0 9 www.kayaknz.co.nz
Feature Bring it on! Nick waiting for a good wave at Titahi Bay. on for dear life on the front of a sea kayak whilst it is being rolled (not by me I hasten to add) and also how to use the bilge pump to squirt and soak unsuspecting adults! Since those early days in Wellington we have done numerous trips to other fabulous places including Abel Tasman (now done three times together!), Nelson Lakes, Marlborough Sounds…we’ve lost count of the times we’ve been there! Nick now kayaks a single and is a good as most adults. Nick took to it like a duck to water and soon we were regular Yakity Yak clubbies. The Rasdex Multisporter PFD has had another successful Speight’s Coast to Coast, taking wins with both Gordon Walker and Emily Miazga. A good number of the other top 10 finishers in all classes also chose it. Why? Because it is the most complete multisport PFD on the market: quick side entry, light weight, plenty of pockets, comes with bladder and routing for 3 tubes via our innovative block system. Why compromise your race? Use what the winners use! RRP $289.95 Kayaking with your child is such a fun thing to do. We have learnt things together, tackled challenges together, fallen in together and helped rescue each other. Lots of laughing and no real ‘strops‘ either, this really has been perfect for mother and son bonding skills. My challenge this summer is to get more kids and teenagers involved in kayaking, my other son included! Let’s get them out there experiencing our beautiful scenery and learning new and exciting life skills together. The new Hydra PFD has been tested to NZS 5823:2005. It is also approved for night time use. Available in high viz yellow (see Auckland harbour bylaws) and red, and in 2 sizes. Features large front pocket and key clip, plus hidden side pockets which allow extra foam to be fitted so it can be used for canoe polo. RRP $149.95 Nick and Carol seal spotting in the Abel Tasman. www.kayaknz.co.nz ISSUE FIFTY Two • 2009 7
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