Throw Bag

We've put up a Bull Bag on Adventure Magazines giveaways, follow this link to enter.
http://adventuremagazine.co.nz/win-a-peak-uk-bull-bag/

http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayak-Accessories-safety-gear/Throw-Bags-Tow-Lines/Bull-Bag-Throw-Bag-Peak-UK-NZ

Yakima Roof Rack Gear

We are now selling Yakima roof rack gear.

We love the Bowdown J cradles for their extreme cushy ride.  They took ten minutes to install and open the first bottle of beer with their integrated bottle opener.

Evenkeel do everything you need at a really good price given they come with all the tie downs.

Check out the whole range here

http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Roof-Racks-Cradles-Saddles-nz

What is it?

I'm not refurring to Ian McKensie!

We had a wild encounter at the end of a surf session at Sumner.  We often see Hectors dolphins surface and swim around us at.  This mammal came up in front of us and we assumed it was a Hectors, but this dolphin was too big.

It surfaced once more before running itself aground on the rocks.  At first we thought it might have been driving fish up close to the rocks to catch but it kept going and got stuck on its side.   We paddled over to help it back into the water.  It kept moving and it eventually wriggled back into the water without our help.

Can anyone identify it?

There was a photographer, Lake Sinclair, on shore and he sent these photos.

Success!

UPDATE
I couldn't  id it as a dolphin so I contacted DOC and this is what they said.

Hello Daniel,

Thank you for your email. As you’ll see below we think that what you saw was a baby Pilot whale that has been seen in the area since first being found in a tidal pool at the mouth of the Waimak on Wednesday morning. It was refloated, only to be found and refloated by CCC rangers at Spencer Park.

Yesterday morning it was found stranded dead at South Shore.

From the marks on the body we can tell that is was a new baby from the nucal folds (marks on its skin) and it’s not normal for a baby to be separated so young.

If in the future you do find anything and can notify DOC cal the 0800 DOC HOT-line (0800 362 468). This is a 24/7 number and you can be directed to a local ranger.

Thanks again,

Craig

Craig Alexander 

Tiderace Sea Kayaks due to arrive in New Zealand soon!

Tiderace sea kayaks are due to arrive on the 18 of December.  Half the boats are already sold!

http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/kayak-s-ing-NZ-Christchurch/Sea-Kayaks-nz

Wasabi Paddles

I asked David if he wanted to try out a new paddle on the last Wednesday night paddle.  Here are his thoughts...

David Welch on 01/12/2013

I paddled with one of LCK's new carbon paddles this evening. 15 to 20 kt E with a good chop on the harbour. Good looking, very light and at 210 cm, fitted nicely with me and my Greenland T. The paddle has a medium-large blade but it did not feel uncomfortable, both into the wind and running with the sea. It has a narrow shaft and is faintly oval on the right hand side. A key grip could be added for those who prefer a larger grip or bigger indicator. It is a two piece paddle and comes with a cam-locking unit. I found it to be secure and easily adjusted to desired length or degree of feather with well marked graduations, (210 to 220cm range). Under load the blades worked well, though some flutter was experienced on the first couple of hard acceleration strokes, but exited the water cleanly. For this price, I think this paddle would be ideal for those wanting a light-weight carbon paddle, but without the usual price tag. Fine as your principle paddle, or as your spare/split.

Wasabi Paddles

Are you a Low Angle or High Angle Paddler? Kayak Paddles New Zealand

We now stock both Werner's most poplar High and Low angle paddles, the Shuna and Camano.

http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayak-Paddles-nz/Werner-Shuna-nz

http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayak-Paddles-nz/Werner-Camano

Here is a quick explanation by Werner

LOW ANGLE vs HIGH ANGLE PADDLING
In sea kayak touring there are two common, yet very different, paddling styles, Low
Angle and High Angle. These styles correlate to the angle of the shaft in relation to the
surface of the water.

Low Angle is the most common paddling style. It is a more relaxed touring style and
relaxed cadence. Our Low Angle designs have longer and narrower blades designed to
pull through each stroke with the right amount of surface area for good power while
maintaining a smooth forward stroke.

High Angle paddling is typically a more aggressive style of paddling with a faster
cadence and a larger variety of strokes being used on each paddle outing.

Our high angle designs have short wide blades for a powerful catch and stroke with a
slight dihedral for smooth linking strokes. High Angle designs work best when used with
shorter paddle lengths of 205cm - 215cm. The combination of shorter paddle length and
a shorter wide blade allows the right amount of balanced blade area to enter the water
sooner, supporting a faster cadence, without having to over extend the upper arm.

Werner Shuna high angle

Werner Camano low angle

Dry Bag giveaway

Peak UK dry bags feature in Adventure magazine giveaway.

Get in to win.

http://adventuremagazine.co.nz/win-a-set-of-three-peak-uk-dry-bags/