Abel Tasman trip 2015
Start of December 2015 we took advantage of the cheap flight tickets to Nelson to kayak in Abel Tasman. I had done a short day trip back in 2007 which …
Review – Wilco Waterproof Pouch
The Hutchwilco bag, made of PVC gives Waterproof protection for mobile phones, handheld GPS, car alarm remotes etc. Comes with two Minigrip seals with roll-over protection. Designed to hang around the neck. …
Presidents report- December 2015
In this month’s KASK e-newsletter, we’ve got some exciting announcements from KASK and Coastguard Boating Education as well as news, reviews, surveys and a quick preview of the next edition …
H&S – Adventure Activity, Auditing & Clubs Exempt
Regarding clubs and auditing and registration. None of this is required if you are a club, incorporated or non incorporated that does not employ anyone. Note the “not employ”. The …
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2014-15
Fiona Weatherall and James Corfe completed an unsupported South Island paddle on 24 February 2015 taking 79 days.
Rescues – how to
Two kayaks and involving one capsize The description below shows how to do the most basic recovery. There are T, X, H rescues, dragging the rescued kayak over your deck, etc. …
Sea Kayaking Incidents and Accidents
Incident Article An article about Sea Kayaking Incidents 1992 – 2005 by Iona Bailey is available from the WMS website. WEM Journal article NOTE: References 7, 10 and 11 do …
Water Safety Champions for 2011 Celebrated
On Thursday, 24 November, at a Gala Dinner held at Te Papa in Wellington, the Sealord New Zealand Water Safety Awards for 2011 were presented. The awards and the dinner ceremony were …
Change to the Mayday and PanPan call format
The format of verbally transmitted marine radio distress and urgency calls has changed. To align with the current ITU format (to which we are now requested by RCCNZ/MNZ to teach …
Weather Forecasts
MetService supports Safe Boating Week and give pointers to better understanding the reports. Understanding Sea Conditions From Marine Forecasts For more information and app download links, check out the MetService …