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WELCOME SUMMER
CONTENTS 04 SETTING-UP FOR WATERSPORTS 08 RHEEM – ON BOARD IN NIUE 10 HAYDEN FINDLEY – WANAKA-BOUND 14 SURFING AS STRESS-RELIEF 17 OAKLEY WINNERS AND WIN WITH OAKLEY 18 GAMEFISHING PREP
Summer is the favoured season for most outdoor enthusiasts – and it’s easy to see why with long days, warm temperatures and holidays! This edition of Rheem Off-site is focused on making the most of the water this summer, which is appropriate considering our fine country is surrounded by both the fresh and salty stuff. Starting on page 4, the current NZ Senior Mens champion waterskier Chris Shaw shares some great tips to get ready for waterskiing this summer. Stress is something we can all relate to in our busy lives. Turn to page 14 to read Scott Taylor’s advice on how to get into surfing from a relaxed point of view. Although gamefishing is now a year-round possibility, summer signals the start of earnest efforts for most Kiwis. Nick Jones discusses what kind of basic gear you’ll need to hook and catch that dream gamefish, see the story on page 18. The subject of our Tradie Profile, starting on page 10, is Hayden Findley. A plumber and gas-fitter, Hayden tells us about his penchant for the outdoors and why he’s moving from Auckland to Wanaka. We hope you enjoy this edition and wish you an adventure-packed holiday season!
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WATERSPORTS As perfect as it would be to have a 300+KW Mastercraft sitting on the driveway for our waterskiing fix, the practicalities of taking a purpose-built ski boat out fishing on the open seas means we need to look at alternatives! So, how do we get a much-loved tinny or fibreglass fishing boat set-up for that day at the beach towing the kids and skiers around? Hopefully this article gives you a few pointers to get you started.
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efore you start, choose your weapon – towing the kids around on a ski biscuit is very different to dragging an 85kg+ single slalom skier out of the water. The latter needs much more planning and a better setup. For waterskiing, your outboard should be at the top-end of the rating for your hull for a better hole-shot allowing you to get skier and boat up on the plane as fast as possible. Contrary to popular opinion, skiers don’t enjoy the 30-second seawater enema drowning experience! Depending on boat weight, you will need at least 100hp to tow an adult on a single ski comfortably. If you’re down on power then cavitation plates, or a lowerpitch or 4-blade prop can help you get better low-down grunt. Your local marine specialist can help and may even have trial props. Attaching the rope to the boat poses the next challenge. The tow-rope should be attached as close to the
motor as possible to maintain boat control and attachment points need to be strong. While gunnel cleats look convenient, these are often not strong enough to cope with waterskiing or a multi-person biscuit. A good slalom skier can put upwards of 450kg of pressure on the rope/boat so its preferable to use a bridle between the transom tie-down cleats. Check with your hull manufacturer if you are unsure. Unless specifically designed, don’t use your fishing rocket launcher as a wakeboard tower! They put huge leverage on the boat, and if they don’t break, can roll the boat very easily. Picking the right rope is often overlooked. There are many lowquality ropes on the market that are weak and very stretchy – a bad combination when they snap and spring back into a boat full of kids. A good rope should have a minimum of 500+kg working load and little stretch. I personally use a
Unless specifically designed, don’t use your fishing rocket launcher as a wakeboard tower! They put huge leverage on the boat, and if they don’t break, can roll the boat very easily.
UV stabilized 16 filament 80 strand InTow rope with custom dyneema bridle for my Stabicraft. The other brands I trust and available locally/ online are Straightline, HO, Hyperlite, Accurate and Masterline. You should certainly consider thicker ropes for multi-person ski biscuits, but these are too heavy for normal skiing. Now onto the fun stuff! No selfrespecting boatie with kids should be without a water toy or two. In NZ we are lucky to have a huge range of options distributed by Hutchwilco; from the classic ski biscuit to multiperson tubes and available from marine stores like Burnsco and Smart Marine. It pays to keep an eye on the attachment points as the solid nylon/ poly quick attachment blocks can be easily damaged and become a missile speeding back towards your boat! Getting kids up on skis can be a challenge – so build their confidence on an EZ Ski Trainer, or if you can find one a water ski toboggan (rare as
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The writer’s rope and bridle set-up for skiing behind his Stabicraft.
hens’ teeth) before progressing onto smaller skis such as Hutchwilco’s Junior Trainers. The rope goes via the skis reducing the pull and the crossbar on the front helps control the skis in the water. For adults learning, I often recommend slightly wider skis to provide extra lift – great if your boat is underpowered too. If you are progressing onto a single ski then combo skis often have a rear toe loop, but if you ski frequently you will quickly outgrow this and want to consider a proper slalom ski. Top end single slalom skis from D3 or HO are in a different league to a combo and feel amazing on the water but come with a hefty price tag – upwards of $2k without bindings. However, models change regularly so it’s worth checking if there are ex-demo or prior year skis available. A great option is to check TradeMe or the facebook group “Ski Bay New Zealand”. Check the size chart for the correct ski for your weight and boat speed. As a rough rule of thumb, an 80kg skier at 49kph should be on a 68” ski. Increasing weight and/or slower speeds means a bigger ski. In recent years water ski bindings have advanced considerably and systems such as the Reflex hardshell and lace-up boot styles are common. Just be aware it’s easy to over-tighten laces and cause injury – if you can’t
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BASIC WATERSKI TIPS & TRICKS 1. G et the skier and boat up on the plane as fast as possible 2. K eep your head up and look forward 3. A ttach the towrope as close to the motor as possible to maintain boat control 4. U se a bigger ski for larger skiers and/or slower speeds 5. K eep your shoulders stacked over your hips 6. K eep the rope handle low and elbows bent in
As a rough rule of thumb, an 80kg skier at 49kph should be on a 68” ski. get your foot out in the water, it’s too tight! Wakeboards, wakesurfs and kneeboards are also great alternative options. Being wider, these also make it easier for the skier to get out of the water and kids can paddle around on kneeboards in the surf. If you want some help getting kids (or adults!) up on the water with the right technique, consider contacting your
local waterski club. Clubs such as the Auckland Water Ski Club are relatively cheap and can offer great advice on the right equipment and members are often upgrading their gear. Finally, this shouldn’t need to be said, but safety is paramount. Make sure you have safety gear, lifejackets, stay mindful of moving props, and both skiers and observers know their hand signals.
Junior ski trainers help build kids confidence – just make sure to adjust the handle length on shore first
Towing a Sea-biscuit can be a lot of fun for the kids.
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ON BOARD IN NIUE With its rocky coves, expansive forests and crystalline coastal waters for as far as the eye can see, Niue is an untouched island paradise – and it was the setting for the trip of a lifetime for a lucky group of Kiwi plumbers. Rheem and Plumbing World were again thrilled to host the winners of the 8th annual ‘Get on Board to Niue’ promotion, run between June and July. This year’s winners were accompanied by a previous participant who couldn’t pass up the chance to head back to picturesque Niue, and one winner’s son - who arguably now owes his Dad big time! The competition offers the exclusive chance to fish the stunning turquoise waters off the lesser-known Pacific gem of Niue, and to explore the small island’s rugged charm. Travelling from Auckland, the group touched down on September 18, for seven days of fun and relaxation, accompanied by their hosts from Rheem, Plumbing World and Niue Tourism. The travelers stayed at Niue’s finest hotel, the Scenic Matavai Resort, offering spectacular Pacific Ocean views from its cliff top setting. Up before dawn each morning, the group knocked off four days of fishing, with wahoo, barracuda, marlin and tuna in their sights. The Kiwi crew quickly gelled out on the boats, as they trawled and took in views of passing whale pods. Each afternoon, the group headed back to land to unwind together over a few drinks and enjoy a mix of local and international cuisine. But it was the opportunity to get out and explore the island that really took their breath away.
Dubbed “the Rock of Polynesia”, Niue is an adventurer’s destination atop a submerged ancient volcano. The island is seeing a rapid swell in tourist interest, but is conscious of protecting its stunning natural environments for future visitors to enjoy, as much as this year’s group of Kiwi competitors did. Sunday is typically a day of rest on Niue, but not for these plumbers, who headed out with their local hosts for a tour of the whole island, including its most spectacular sights. Snorkelling and swimming in the Limu Pools was an experience like no other. These natural pools, with warm, translucent waters of a bright aquamarine, are a destination straight out of a postcard, with underwater views of a stunning array of tropical fish and live coral. Topping off the day of adventures on land, the crew descended into the Anapala Chasm, with 155 steps leading down to a stunning freshwater pool. Rheem marketing manager Brian McFarlane says the group was blown away by the beauty of the island. “It truly is breathtaking. There’s no pollution, the clarity of the water’s pristine, and it’s totally unspoiled.” The adventure didn’t end there: some of the group also tried their hand at nighttime hunting for Niue’s enormous uga, or coconut crabs. They ventured out into the bush with locals to lay traps – coconuts tied to trees with wire – then wrestle the mighty crabs into a bag, while watching out for their dangerous claws. At the week’s end, the competitors were pinching themselves over the experience, enamoured by the beauty of Niue and how friendly its people are.
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At age 26, Hayden Findlay has done more than most. He has established his own Auckland business Eco Plumbing & Gas Ltd, which does mostly residential plumbing and gas-fitting but occasionally light commercial, and underfloor heating; and is now heading south. 10
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till in transition to Wanaka, he says he is commuting a bit between his new base and Auckland while finishing jobs, then everything will be done out of Wanaka. He won Young Plumber of the Year Award which is a great initiative started and run by Plumbing World, set to encourage competitiveness and self confidence in the trade with the end goal to try and convince more young people to get into the vocation. I asked Hayden what makes Eco Plumbing unique. He says his company provides a personalised service with an emphasis on communication, economy, ecofriendliness and streamlined processes. I put a few more questions to Hayden, the following are his responses‌
What’s the best thing about your job and owning your own company? Completing a job from beginning to end getting to see the progress on the way from nothing to a fully functioning system and happy customers. Flexibility has to be one of the greatest aspects about owning your own business. After being in Auckland, why the sudden move to Wanaka? A lifestyle change as I love hiking, skiing and less traffic. I don’t know how long it will stay like that for though as the town is growing fast!
Winter work in Wanaka must be a challenge? I’ve done a few jobs here now, and fortunately I haven’t had to work in the snow but there have been some pretty cold days on site. You just have to keep moving. As soon as you stop and get cold, it’s hard to get warm again. On the up side I don’t need to worry about my lunch going off in the heat! Wanaka offers some amazing snow – what is your is your weapon of choice between snowboarding and skiing? ‘Skiing!’
About Wanaka Wanaka, a resort town on New Zealand’s South Island, is set on the southern end of its namesake lake with views of snowcapped mountains. It’s the gateway to the Southern Alps’ Mount Aspiring National Park, a wilderness of glaciers, beech forests and alpine lakes.
Why? ‘Cos it goes faster. I started at twoyears-old. Mum had to lie about my age to get me into ski school lessons and I have been going downhill since then. Where do you ski the most? Cardona Alpine Resort - always a good set up and friendly staff. As the saying goes there are no friends and no tools on a powder day. How often do you drop the tools on a powder day?
Any overseas skiing trips? Yeah, we went to Japan for two weeks at the start of 2017 it was amazing – great food, epic skiing and the people were some of the nicest I’ve meet. Hoping to get back there early next year and maybe Colorado/ Canada. You are also a keen free diver – who do you dive with most? I go out with a few good mates of mine. Alex Muir runs his own plumbing company Diverse Plumbing in Auckland and Andrew Bruce, another plumber, who is currently living in Canada. Any specific places? We are spoilt for choice in the Hauraki Gulf, but Great Barrier and the Mokes are always stunning dives. Why free diving? Free diving as there’s less equipment and set-up cost. Biggest fish shot? A 20lb snapper at Little Barrier – that was a great day for me but awful for my mates! Best placed dived? I’ve had some really stunning dives late summer at the Hen and Chicken Islands with some amazing visibility, and plenty of scenery and fish to look at.
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Get up early you can sleep when you’re dead. Time is precious so use it wisely and efficiently.
Worst mistake? Forgetting lunch, you get so hungry after a dive. Wanaka is not renowned as the spearfishing capital of New Zealand – how you going to deal with that – the lakes are cold even in summer! I used to windsurf so I might pick that back up, and also might try my hand at fly fishing. Fiordland has been on the bucket list for a while so I will be keen to check that out, but I will have to schedule in some long weekends up north.
A FEW RANDOM QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS… Biggest achievement to date? Becoming a certified plumber/ gas-fitter – I wouldn’t be where I am without it. If older Hayden could give younger Hayden some advice what would that be? Time is precious so use it wisely and efficiently. Most useful thing you have ever bought under $100? A towel poncho – great for getting changed after diving.
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SURF NG THE ULTIMATE STRESS RELIEF As a youngster I heard my parents and other adults talking about stress and the worries of life in general. I remember thinking ‘what do they have to stress about? I’m chilled out why aren’t they?’
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By Scott Taylor ast forward 25 years and holy s#%t! I get it bills, kids, house maintenance, work and all that stuff sure makes a heavy work load. It’s when things get tough I find myself checking swell map and planning a trip to the coast. Ocean therapy or surf therapy is a thing! Psychologists in the US have been doing studies for the last few years on PTSD and depression to see what happens on the water. It seems the ocean has a cleansing ability and can help purge negative emotions and help put one’s feelings into proportion with life’s bigger picture. Although I started surfing around the age of 10, it wasn’t until my 30’s that surfing really kicked in as my passion and ultimate relaxation tool. It seems funny writing this as I look back to some sessions where I’ve been slammed into the bottom, having my leash break while smack bang in the impact zone, and think ‘what can be so relaxing or therapeutic about that?’ The fact is when you’re out there on the water your mind is free, all the stresses of your day literally wash away! All you think about is the water, the waves and when is the next set going to materialise on the horizon. If you’re not 100% comfortable in the water don’t let that hold you back, there are many surf schools around the country that can help you get acclimatised.
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Keep your feet planted firmly and your weight centralised. Piha Surf Academy (https://www. pihasurfacademy.com/) and Raglan Surfing School (https:// raglansurfingschool.co.nz) for instance are just a couple of the options out there. These types of organisations can give you the first basic steps, so you can understand what you need to do to catch waves and get to your feet. Also, the main factor is to give you the confidence to get out in the water in the first place. If you’re keen to get started in surfing, there are some relatively cheap options available. You can hire a board from most surf shops or you purchase a soft-top surfboard initially. These boards have a slick
The author enjoying small summer waves.
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Family time at the beach
bottom and a soft foam top which is extremely forgiving on you and other water uses. As you can imagine when you first start surfing the board is going to fly off in all directions! I’m a longboarding fan and this is another option for a beginner as a longboard is more stable and easier to learn on than a shortboard. The only downside with a longboard is the size, they generally start at 9 feet plus long and with size comes weight. So, for those of smaller, lighter stature they can be rather cumbersome. The beauty with a country such as ours is we are surrounded by a fantastic coastline dotted with beaches that offer great surfing
opportunities. Most towns and cities are within easy reach of the coast, so excuses for not getting out there and enjoying it are limited. Even our largest city, Auckland has a heap of options, but generally there’s a bit of driving to do and getting through the city traffic can be reasonably stressful. The west coast around Auckland has many different beaches worthy of a visit with Karekare, Piha, Bethells or Muriwai within easy reach of the city with surf guaranteed. The east coast is not as consistent but Te Arai Point, Tawharanui or Omaha are all good beach breaks in the right swell and within an hour to an hour and a half’s drive from the city centre.
The beauty with a country such as ours is we are surrounded by a fantastic coastline dotted with beaches that offer great surfing opportunities.
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Gamefish With summer on the doorstep it’s that wonderful time when many fishers turn their attention to the impending influx of gamefish to New Zealand waters. By Nick Jones n fact, as I write this at the end of October there are already reports coming in of yellowfin tuna and striped marlin! When it comes to gamefishing, preparation and attention to detail are so important. I consider myself a relative novice when it comes to gamefishing but have certainly learnt a few things the hard way! So here are a few basic gear-related tips to help you firstly hook, and secondly tag or land, that dream gamefish.
Sharp hooks Having sharp hooks is a crucial element for all types of fishing,
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especially when your primary target comes adorned with a solid and awkwardly placed bill. Light gauge hooks, such as the Bonze Platinum series, come out of the packet razor sharp and tend to have good hookup ratios with towed lures. Although some very successful gamefishers swear by them, I have witnessed them bent sideways or opened-up on marlin fought with light drag settings. The other downside is the hooks need to be replaced (which means re-rigging) after a handful of trips – even when using the sacrificial zinc anode strips which are basically mandatory. If you’re rigging your lures or livebait
rigs with heavier gauge hooks that aren’t chemically sharpened, then it pays to invest a decent amount of time filing the point and barb down for easier penetration. I recommend sharpening at home with the aid of a vice rather than at sea when things are often done in a rush. Use wood between the vice and the hook itself to minimise any damage to the hook. The aim is to fine down and streamline the point for the easiest penetration – a good test is being able to leave a scratch mark when you very lightly brush the point over the top of your thumbnail. When it comes to the barb, you only want to maintain a small catch for holding
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so look to smooth out any curve on the barb. Lastly think about the tackle and drag settings you’ll be using – sinking a big hook with a bulky point and decent barb will be difficult on 15 or 24kg tackle, but the strength might be well suited to 37kg gear.
Rigging It pays to check out the wealth of online rigging tutorials and make sure you get it right! You’ll need the following items for rigging decent lure and livebait rigs: • Monofilament leader • Wire • Aluminium crimps (for leader) • Copper crimps (for wire) • Thimbles or plastic tubing • Crimping pliers with wire cutters • Shrink tubing • Lighter • Hooks • Game swivels
Rods & Reels It pays to have good quality rods and reels spooled with 600m+ of 24kg or 37kg line. I lost the first marlin I hooked after an hour on an old Shimano TLD25 with 15kg line – and that one hurt! As they say, don’t bring a knife to a gunfight. Livebaiting is a good option if you’re financially restricted - you can realistically fish with one or two quality sets (and burn a lot less fuel!). Ensure your equipment is regularly re-spooled so that your line does not go past it’s use-bydate.
Lures It’s so easy to keep buying the latest shiny lure you see but in reality you only need a basic mix of head styles, sizes and colours to cover most bases. Classics such as the Zukers 5.5 in black / purple or Bonze D-shackle in lumo are classics for a reason – they work! I like to err on the side of running smaller lures that have reasonably aggressive actions – you’ll have
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“As they say, don’t bring a knife to a gunfight.” Standard rigging equipment.
A basic mix of lures with varying colours, sizes and head shapes.
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a better chance of hooking smaller species such as shortbill spearfish, mahimahi and tuna, yet still attract the big ones. Try to keep your lure skirts new and shiny – it’s easy and cheap to replace skirts. If you’re going livebaiting, it’s likely you’ll need small tuna lures on rods or bungees for skippies, lures for kahawai, or sabikis for jack and slimey mackerel.
Outriggers Although many catch gamefish without outriggers, most wellregarded lure fishing captains believe they are an important piece of kit. Most striped marlin bites I’ve seen have been ‘on the rigger’. Outriggers
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“Try to keep your lure skirts new and shiny – it’s easy and cheap to replace skirts.”
help spread the lures, reducing tangles and keeping lures visible in clear water away from engine wash. Although I cut my gamefishing teeth using surf rods lashed to the side of the boat as outriggers, getting a firm, crisp release from professionally made sets rather than a sloppy, stretchy release from poor DIY versions will increase your hook-up ratios.
Dredges Dredges are a great visual stimulant for gamefish as they appear to be a small school of fish or squid. It pays to set a corner lure a few metres behind the dredge to act as vulnerable prey that has fallen behind the ‘school’. A
spreader bar helps keep the dredge away from engine wash although running it off the stern cleat works for some vessels.
Other Items • Bait needle for bridle rigging livebaits • Weighing scales to ensure the correct strike drag settings • Rubber bands for anything and everything during a gamefishing trip! • Flying gaff or tag pole • Wind-on leaders for trailerboat fishing to clear lines quickly and help boat-side fish handling.
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