Paddling Antarctica Be prepared! Speights Coast ... - Canoe & Kayak

Multisport
View south from Indian Head.
Carpe Diem
Get out of the armchair and become a
multisporter. Anyone can do it!
Meaning of the phrase Carpe Diem:
One interpretation might be ‘eat, drink and be merry, for
tomorrow we die.’ This derives from verses in the biblical
book of Isaiah, with emphasis on making the most of current
opportunities because life is short and time is fleeting. Other
variations include: ‘remember that you are mortal’ and ‘gather
girl the roses’. The most popular version translation from
Latin is ‘Seize the Day’.
Richard Lawrence &
Robin Judkins
Richard Lawrence negotiating a wave on
the Coast to Coast, one of many.
All of these evoke a sense of mortality which is a particularly healthy
way of looking at life, as we are a long time dead it makes sense to
Carpe Diem. Making the transition from armchair multisporter to being
a multisporter is not as big a leap as it seems....Do I hear the common
phrases rattling around heads? I’m too old! I’m not fit enough! Other
people do that, not me!
Well think again...I have been teaching Multisport Kayaking for 5
years from Canoe and Kayak Taupo and have seen every type of
person imaginable. Lawyers, vets, accountants, forestry workers,
surgeons, mothers, grandmothers, IT workers, CEO’s of huge corporate
business’s, students and even an SAS sniper! Most of our clients are
from the 40+ age bracket with my oldest client being 65 years old. He
had a very respectable time on the C2C race. So you see there is no
NZKI 1 Star &
Grade Two River certifcates
We believe our comprehensive Grade 2 Training & Certification is the best you can get.
To gain the skills to confidently paddle on white water, you need at least
3 weekends on the water with our instructors.
PHONE NOW 0508 5292569
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AND COURSE DATES
2009 Multisport
Package $995
Accommodation available in Taupo
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