kayaking the pacific islands. - Canoe & Kayak
kayaking the pacific islands. - Canoe & Kayak
kayaking the pacific islands. - Canoe & Kayak
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Surfing Ahipara<br />
by Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Price<br />
Preparing for <strong>the</strong> surf.<br />
Where’s Wally!<br />
Easter 2008, we wanted to go to <strong>the</strong> beach to relax and maybe try some surfing. Ahipara, on <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn end of 90 mile<br />
beach, was recommended by friends who go <strong>the</strong>re often.<br />
So <strong>the</strong> 4 of us headed up: Dave and I with kayaks and Maurits and Richard with <strong>the</strong>ir boards. Es<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong>ir dog, was <strong>the</strong> fifth member of our group and was a<br />
surprisingly good surfer (but she didn’t like <strong>the</strong> really big waves). The waves were a mixed bag from being very big to quite gentle, but <strong>the</strong>re was something<br />
<strong>the</strong>re for everyone. Unfortunately I didn’t seem to have my kayak with me when <strong>the</strong> waves were right for beginner kayak surfers but Dave had a lot of fun<br />
in <strong>the</strong> big surf. Will we go back Definitely, but next time we will remember that Kaitaia is <strong>the</strong> closest place for good coffee!<br />
More lessons on <strong>the</strong> surf.<br />
Everybody is ready to head into <strong>the</strong> surf.<br />
The waves were a good size.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r successful run.<br />
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