C&K mag #34 dps-f spg - Canoe & Kayak

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KAYAKING Kayaks & Kids at Sandspit by Kate Fitness I was describing our planned weekend at Sandspit to a friend, “It’s going to be great. We’re expecting about 20 kids and adults”. At this she pointed out, yet again, our differing concepts of a good time. Happily I can report in all earnest that once we had all reminded ourselves that kids + water + sand = wet sandy kids, even if it is the middle of winter, we had a wonderful time. The campsite is unique. The owners have turned derelict sheds into a fascinating street of shops from the turn of last century(ish). These are packed with curios that locals have donated. Spot the man at work under the old Austin. We gradually realised he had a major problem, or he is stuffed! They also had huge game of Snakes & Ladders. You were a piece on the board. And they had a giant chess game. We also enjoyed a round of mini golf, even though the lower holes were flooded. Did we get afloat then? - Of course! Thanks to the great weather, a high tide and very sheltered waters, we tried a range of sit-on-tops & sea kayaks with our kids. The youngest was about 6 months while the oldest were teenagers (who knows their age...who cares?) The adventurous paddled around the shore to a small park & back. Our youngest, Emelie (6) managed to paddle all the way - with only a few lollie bribes offered. Lunch was very civilised - a visit to Heron’s Flight Winery proved to be an excellent way to spend the afternoon. Bryn and Rowan Rose 42 ISSUE THIRTYfour • 2005 When they say there is no water at low tide... They mean it! We all got together for a chilli of immense proportions - thanks to Brenda & Rob - Wonderful! The young’uns were entertained in the cinema with duty parents on a rota system, checking they weren’t switching from “Bad Jelly the Witch” to anything unsuitable. The gentle weather held on Sunday and 6 of us set off up river in search of Matakana. We searched several likely looking mangrove strewn creeks, which all grew narrower and narrower - someone said cheerfully “there’s a Café there, I’m sure it’s up here....” But the Café remained an elusive mirage - we were up the wrong creek...but we still had our paddles. We did see Kingfishers, stingrays and even a Spoonbill, which is classified as rare in my bird book. - A first. Again Emelie paddled herself on a Cobra Play, with a few tows this time. This has given her a huge leap in self confidence. A big thanks to Rob & Brenda for bravely organising the weekend - it was a massive success & lets do another one soon.
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