Kayak Season
April 24, 2007 5:24 am General
The kayaking season for me was pretty short but sweet, with a total of 4 rivers for the year – thanks again to Dave and Emma for guiding me down them in one piece. We went up to Murchison for the Buller Fest, where the kayaking community celebrated the sport with all sorts of competitions from slalom to big air. We had a nice enjoyable run on the Middle Matak (grade 2), and then slightly more intense run and swim on Earthquake on the Buller (my first grade 3, and a real step up in terms of water obstacles). Was great to see the kayaking community first hand after hearing stories from the others. A few weekends later we headed up to the upper Hurunui for another grade 2 and seal launch fun. Good times, and hopefully being around Wellington will be a chance to head out sea kayking from time to time.
