Pelorus Sound

Pelorus/Kenepuru Sounds Kayak

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Date: 2-6 February (Waitangi weekend).
Trip type: Kayaking.
Location: Malborough Sounds.
Author: Kevin.
Trampers: Paddlers: Helen (Leader), Gareth (Leader – On Water), Richard, karen, Oliver, Uta, Frances, Kirsty, Bart, Rosanne, Lauren, Juan.

  After a slightly unsettled sailing from wellington (Southerly) we arrived at Picton on Friday night. Waiting for us at the Ferry terminal was Nat from Sea Kayak Adventures and we climbed into the parked vehicles which took us to their base in Anikiwa, where we would stay the night. Waking early Saturday morning we … Read more

Tried Sea Kayaking yet?

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Date: 1-3 December 2017.
Trip type: Kayaking (Easy).
Location: Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough.
Author: Heather.
Trampers: Kevin (leader), Helen (co-leader), Emily, Mark, Uta, Megan, Lisa, Rohan, Garth, Bram and Heather.

Having tried out several of the club’s activities – tramps, navigation, snowcraft, even the club’s annual Bum Sliding Competition – it was time to check out what else WTMC had on offer. There’s trapping, climbing, mountain biking, rock climbing, canyoning, skiing/ski touring and kayaking. I decided a club kayak trip would be the next cab … Read more

Marlborough Sounds Kayaking

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Date: Fri 3rd – Mon 6th Feb 2017.
Trip type: Kayak.
Location: Marlborough Sounds.
Author: Sam.
Trampers: Kevin Cole (Leader), Gareth Gretton (On-Water Guide), Richard, Helen, Karen, Hermant, Daniel, Sharlen, Ellen, Ewan, Sam.

Our noble band of aquatically-inclined adventurers set foot on South Island soil well into the night. It was the kind of portentous start to our paddle-bashing adventure we all craved; for though we were tired, the dark, silhouetted Sounds held a spooky mystery and untold secrets that were ours to explore over the next three … Read more