Kayak Circumnavigation of the New Zealand
It now feels that an adventure is unfolding. Planning nights away from home, work and family requires another level of organisation, extended weather forecasting, limited landing opportunities with vehicle access, check point and contingency planning. There is much more of a shared involvement and dependency now, as each leg is a voyage into new territory for both of us. Continue reading “2. Fledgling – Kiritehere to North Muriwai”
Fortunately this section of the west coast offers many convenient vehicle access points. These first five short day trips in familiar territory were to take advantage of these and serve as a “shake out” period where the learning would be steep in my new (and first) SIK with new skills to hone, nutrition and hydration options to trial, while building some paddle fitness for the inevitable longer paddle days to come. Continue reading “1. Baby Steps – Ngamotu Beach to Kiritehere”