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Feature Kayaking the Mortar in a Family. by Peter Townend Tighe & Bryn working well together. Getting wet is half the fun! I t i s often said by my older friends and family “the way to keep a family together is to play together”, and “keep the kids busy and you will have few problems”. So with this in mind this summer I am refocusing my normal busy working life to slow down and spend more time with the family. I intend to spend days and weekends teaching my son Bryn (11), with a bunch of his mates and their dads, how to have fun on our Cool rivers. We will start in the local pool with ‘Confidence routines’ to build their skills so when they capsize, they can Eskimo roll or make a controlled exit. It is then off to the sheltered waters of Browns Bay learning paddle and boat skills. These are forward and reverse power strokes, sweep strokes, low braces, stern rudders and rescues. Once these skills are solid, we will progress to control of the boat rails (tipping the kayak on its side) for playing on surf and entering/exiting eddies. When confidence and ability have been achieved on flat water we’ll move onto small surf and local tidal moving water, develop more technical skills and use these in increasingly hard conditions. Then excitement will build as we drive to beautiful Taupo to tackle the Waikato and the Mohaka Rivers. I’ll keep you informed of our progress. 24 ISSUE FIFTY Three • 2 0 0 9 Thomas and Mark developing new skills together.
Beachcomber Duo Product Focus by James Fitness The 5.8 metre Beachcomber Duo is a fast, light and comfortable kayak to paddle. Weighing in at only 26kg, it must be the lightest double Sea Kayak on the market. She is easily lifted by one, so loading the car is a breeze. She is surprisingly stable with a beam of only 700mm. The boat railed nicely and with the right team was easily Eskimo rolled. Ideal for the family paddler with a child, couples and racing teams, the Beachcomber Duo has a distinctive white hull with yellow deck, which is nicely appointed with easy to use features such as paddle parks, compass mount and good sized carry handles. Comfortable moulded seats and thigh braces are standard and you’ll find that the ‘accessory tray’ between your knees is extremely useful for storing your camera or snacks. For those who would like to go that little further, there is the option to have an extra storage pod added to the cockpits. The Beachcomber Duo is now available from all Canoe & Kayak stores. www.kayaknz.co.nz ISSUE FIFTY Three • 2009 25
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