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Sea Kayaking Team briefing or Simon Says? there’s not much flat ground. After lunch, six intrepid souls paddled around Adele Island. The other ten spent a restful afternoon on the beach where a pair of oyster catchers, sitting on an egg, didn’t appreciate our presence. They complained loudly and dive-bombed anyone close. Jim foraged for mussels, Rachel and Nikki brought them ashore, Chris and Richard did sterling work cooking them. Later on, the rest of us appreciated their efforts by helping to eat the mussels. On Tuesday, the last day of our trip we paddled back to Marahau. I wasn’t left so far behind so I was paddling a bit faster. But perhaps, with the end of the trip in sight, everyone else was taking it easy! At Marahau, the tide was well out. Again we carried kayaks and gear, packed and loaded for the drive to Picton. Most of us had showers – oh, the bliss! – but not in a very orderly fashion. Two or three walked to a public campground and paid to shower. The next person missed out when the manager said “no more or we’ll run out of hot water for our resident campers”. The rest of us, unaware of all that, went to a private campground just across the road. . The residents were aghast and the owner wasn’t there. We confidently said we were supposed to be there and happy to pay for showers. They cheered up. We showered and paid. A pity about the misinformation we gave them though. Let’s hope the owner wasn’t horrified when he or she found out. After five such enjoyable days it seemed a real pity to go our separate ways when we got back to Wellington. The weather had sometimes been dodgy, the tides seemed to be low at inconvenient times, but the food and company were high quality. Those who have been on Yakity- Yak Club trips tell me, the newbie, that there are always neat trips to look forward to. There’s no need to feel bad that the current one had to end. What a great way to look at the world! TRIP AWARDS Neil – Excellent trip leader and winner of ‘why paddle your kayak when you can sail it?’ Jim –‘I can tease and help at the same time.’ Dave – ‘Zigzag, circle, and paddle fastest in the opposite direction to everyone else.’ Rachel – ‘Cheerful encourager.’ Jimmy – ‘Keeping count – it’s what auditors do.’ Joy – ‘Good advice about gear.’ Nikki – ‘Carrying mussels when swimming makes you sink.’ Brett – ‘Common sense.’ York – ‘I love to swim and swim and swim and …’ Chris – ‘Good grief, I’m camping!’ Richard – ‘Thank goodness for kayak wheels.’ Liz – ‘Home comforts.’ Elaine – ‘Most effective expletive.’ 12 I S S U E F I F T Y • 2 0 0 9
William’s Kayak Dream Comes True Canoe and Kayak Bay of Plenty owners - Steve and Karen Knowles in co-operation with, and support of, local kayaker Robbie Banks have enjoyed the opportunity to help ‘Make-A-Wish New Zealand’. The Tauranga kayaker/instructor and member of the local kayak club raised $1535 last September kayaking 366km solo from Tutukaka to Cape Reinga. William’s wish came true today - Tuesday 28th April 2009. In his mother’s words - “ 11yr old William from Rotorua made a wish to have a kayak so he could go out fishing on all the lakes with his dad - and hopefully his mum and sisters too”. ‘Make-A-Wish New Zealand’ has been granting wishes t o seriously ill children and young people since 1987. Wishes bring magic, joy and hope to these children and their families coping with serious illnesses. Today the reward was to see the smile on a little boy’s face as he realized the gleaming Mission double sit-on kayak and accessories were all for him! Robbie said - “It is an immensely satisfying feeling to know we have created hope and happiness for William and his family.” And “I’m looking forward to hear about all the adventures they enjoy together. Including hearing about his first fish story”. We would like to say “A big thank you” to all who kindly supported this fundraising event. Steve looks on as William and Robbie checks out kayak and all its gear. Favourite Places to Paddle #1 Following estuaries from the coast to the inner suburbs of Auckland is one of my favourite places. Using a road map, travelling under the motorway, past all kinds of backyards and ending up at a bush reserve or thick mangroves is an amazing feature of a modern metropolitan city. Luke and Diana Austin, Auckland YY Club. Roof Racks for all occasions ISSUE FIFTY • 2009 13
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