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A number of the posted articles below have been shared from the Canterbury Sea Kayak Network website.
Nothing is better than time on the water with a group of like minded kayakers to learn new skills and
The sea and lakes we paddle on are dynamic environments that can change quickly. If we are inadequately prepared, or
Waihi Surf Camp 2021 From video clips shot at a weekend surf training camp at Waihi, Jay Howell with input
The format of verbally transmitted marine radio distress and urgency calls has changed. To align with the current ITU format
Emergency Equipment Suppliers Boatshop (Chch) ~ flares, EPIRBs, marine VHF radios, lights Burnsco ~ flares, marine VHF radios Hella Marine ~ flashing lights
Buying a VHF radio Most important thing to do – Having removed your new radio from its box, switch it
ARC Bylaw ~ Visibility of kayaks and paddle craft Effective from 1 July 2008 Clause 2.17 Auckland Regional Council Navigation
Regarding clubs and auditing and registration. None of this is required if you are a club, incorporated or non incorporated that
The LTSA and the New Zealand Police Infringement Bureau revised and markedly increased infringement fees pertaining to offences relating to
Following a grim 2003/04 paddling summer, with two sea kayakers drowning, another killed in a collision with a power boat
Firstly – Andrew McCauley never actuated his beacon. It was tested after his kayak was retrieved and was found to
Decklines At a recent forum, during rescue practice, it was noticed how many kayaks had decklines fitted that were too
KASK was initially set up to promote and encourage the sport of sea kayaking, promote safety standards, develop techniques and equipment, deal with issues of coastal access and protection, organize a biennial sea kayaking forum and publish the New Zealand Sea Kayaker Newsletter.
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