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The weather has been so good since labour weekend – that kayak sales have gone through the roof – with some sellers reporting up to 300% increase in start of season sales. This is incredible – and it started with the gst-rise on October 1st – which meant kayak sales picked up in September, rather …
Coastguard Boating Education is New Zealand’s leading provider of recreational boating courses with more than 40 core and speciality programmes available. The sea kayak boating Education course is a short course covering sea kayaks, equipment, communication, emergencies, planning, weather, rules, and navigation. Aim: To gain essential knowledge on sea kayaking and safety. Duration: 3 Hours. Qualification: Sea …
NZOIA is the professional body for New Zealand Outdoor Instructors. We provide leadership and support to our members by: Promoting the highest standards of conduct, safety & instruction Providing quality information and services in a cost effective way Strengthening relationships within the wider outdoor community Our objectives shall be: To retain and grow our professional …
Formed in 1949, Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is the national organisation responsible for water safety education in New Zealand. WSNZ is a membership based collective comprising 36 member organisations that elect the Board that governs the national office. Our Vision Everyone in New Zealand will have the water safe skills and behaviours necessary to …
Aug 03
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Our advertisers keep offering great deals and we want to pass them on to you.
Just sign up on the top right hand side and you will receive the deals direct to your email address.
These deals are the best you will be offered – and if you find a better one we want to know about it!
You will get the best kayak for you and we will help you get it at a price you like.
Happy Kayaking
Nov 03
The weather has been so good since labour weekend – that kayak sales have gone through the roof – with some sellers reporting up to 300% increase in start of season sales. This is incredible – and it started with the gst-rise on October 1st – which meant kayak sales picked up in September, rather than the more typical October.
All this means it’s going to be a hot year for kayak sales – so if Santa wants a particular colour for Christmas – it’s best to order it sooner rather than later.
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Oct 11
Coastguard Boating Education is New Zealand’s leading provider of recreational boating courses with more than 40 core and speciality programmes available. The sea kayak boating Education course is a short course covering sea kayaks, equipment, communication, emergencies, planning, weather, rules, and navigation.
Aim: To gain essential knowledge on sea kayaking and safety.
Duration: 3 Hours.
Qualification: Sea Kayak Certificate.
Modules:
1. Sea Kayaks •Parts of a kayak •Capabilities •Maintenance •Skills/fitness
2. Equipment •Essential equipment •Other equipment
3. Communication •Communication tools •Communication practices
4. Emergencies •Judgement •Rescues (self & others) •Calling for assistance
5. Trip Planning •Planning •Solo and group paddling •Leadership
6. Wind, weather forecasts and sea conditions •Wind •Marine forecasts •Weather forecasts •Hazards
7. Rules and Regulations •Rules of the road at sea •Lights •Regulations
8. Navigation •Navigating tools and skills •Sea Kayak navigation
http://www.cbes.org.nz/courses/20/sea-kayak/
Oct 11
We provide leadership and support to our members by:
Our objectives shall be:
The New Zealand Outdoor Instructor’s Association was established in 1986,to provide a nationally recognised assessment scheme for outdoor instructors. The scheme is performance based, reflecting the minimum requirements for a person to lead or instruct others in a given environment and situation. Presently NZOIA administers a nationally recognised award scheme for bush, alpine, abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, sea kayaking and caving.
NZOIA also facilitates training opportunities to:
Oct 10
Formed in 1949, Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is the national organisation responsible for water safety education in New Zealand. WSNZ is a membership based collective comprising 36 member organisations that elect the Board that governs the national office.
Everyone in New Zealand will have the water safe skills and behaviours necessary to use and enjoy the water safely.
Through water safety education, prevent injury and drowning.
Oct 10
Whitewater NZ is the national organisation representing recreational whitewater canoeing and kayaking in New Zealand. It has over 16 member clubs corresponding to around 800 active members. Our primary objective is expressed in our purpose (above) and our work is coordinated in four portfolios:
| Conservation | Preserve New Zealand’s rivers and lakes. |
| Access | Ensure public access. |
| Safety | Promote safe, enjoyable canoeing. |
| Education | Foster the kayaking community. |