EDITOR: Peter Townend Ph: [09] 473 0036 Fax [09] 473 0794 Email: pete@canoeandkayak.co.nz SUBEDITOR: Ruth E. Henderson Ph: 021 298 8120 Email: ruth@canoeandkayak.co.nz DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Breakthrough Communications PO Box 108050 Symonds St, Auckland Ph: [09] 303 3536 • Fax [09] 303 0086 Email: kayak@graphics.co.nz Website: www.graphics.co.nz PUBLISHER: Kayak NZ Magazine is published six times per year by Canoe & Kayak Ltd. 7/28 Anvil Road, Silverdale, Auckland
Cool mornings, warm days, roaring bonfires and stunning star filled evening skies are welcome friends in to these stunning autumn days. It is the time of year when I slip away down the majestic Whanganui River for my annual holiday and when work and social responsibilities slow down to give more time with the family.
Essential knowledge is How to find and understand weather reports, look at local conditions and correctly interpret that information. You must know your ability and the skills of your group to cope. You must allow for a large safety margin. Practice -
A heard a story recently which reminded me that I have not written about a pet topic for some time. This is the scenario A day trip: the weather got up and people capsized, rescues were completed and eventually, everyone reached the shore safety. Near misses are common throughout our lives. With a kayak, car, power tool or climbing a ladder we have all had close calls. So what can help us be safer? SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE
Learn from Courses, Clubs, Books, and DVD’s etc and practise with a bunch of like minded kayakers till your skills are ingrained to deal with all likely conditions. It is immaterial whether you are paddling a ‘Sit on Top’ or a ‘Sit In’ kayak. You will prevent some problems and fix others with your practised skills and knowledge. The advice given “that anyone can go kayaking” is true but should be tagged with the advice that “you will only be safe if you learn how to be”. Editor’s equation:
In a kayak the essential skills are -
Skills + Knowledge + Practice = Happy Paddling
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Forward and Reverse Power strokes
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Sweep strokes (for turning)
PRINTING: Brebner Print
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Low Brace (for preventing a capsize)
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Self Rescue using a Paddle Float
Peter Townend
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Team Rescues to rescue your paddling buddies
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Yahoo for autumn ... See you on the water!
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