Welcome to my website. This is a record of my various kayak trips, plus a collection of
information I hope is both useful and interesting. If you are expecting extreme adventures
in exotic locations, sorry, better try Ben Brown's
or Graham Charles' websites, my
adventures are a little more low key (Born to be Mild is my theme tune). Adventures are an
important part of life, so remember to pursue your own and live life to the fullest.
News and Upcoming Highlights
Above: Running Devil's Fang Falls on the Hurunui River. Photo
by Steeel.
Since
the 4th of September, Christchurch has been hit by a series of
damaging earthquakes, with one on the 22nd of February killing over
180 people and destroying many buildings, including many of its’ iconic
historic buildings. Fortunately, Lauri and I were in the Hunter Valley at the
time and our house in Christchurch hasn’t been too badly affected. However
many people have lost loved ones or their houses, if you want to donate to help
people or with the rebuilding effort, please click on the links...
Canterbury Earthquake
Appeal
Red
Cross 2011 NZ Earthquake Appeal
Canterbury
Earthquake Heritage Buildings Fund
I'm currently
waiting out the Queensland wet season in Christchurch, so hopefully I can get to
do a few more local trips before summer (or what passes for summer these days)
disappears again. I would like to be able to get my other kayak (which is
currently residing under a friends house in Brisbane) up to Mackay so I have the
option of going for a paddle in Queensland, if wet weather and circumstances
oblige. Fingers crossed then.
Being in Australia certainly makes one appreciate the kayaking
opportunities back in New Zealand. There isn't much in the way of water and
often what there is can be difficult to access with plenty of locked gates,
barbed wire fences and "Keep Out" signs. So make sure you get behind Whitewater
NZ so we can hold on to what we
have. Check out the Wild Rivers web site
too if you care about NZ rivers.
Paddle safe and have fun!
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