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Welcome to 30 K DAY YAK CLUB
As the name suggest, this ‘club’ is for anyone who want to get some regular grunty paddles going around the 30km mark. Some of these will be classic trips and some might be creative compilations of great trips.
NEXT PADDLE:
Kawau circumnavigation
Any adult individual who has completed a YAKITY YAK SKILLS COURSE or equicalent fits the criteria to join in. An earlyish start (8:30 on water) is likely particularly in winter and allow 7 hours from put in to back on terra firma. Individuals will be responsible for their own safety although there is always safety in numbers of course
Organiser: Chris Dench
“I spent years organising and leading trips for Yakkity yak and thing I enjoyed most was seeing people at the end of the day having paddled 10 k further than they ever had before with adventures to recount along the way. The beaming grin on their faces and the clear feeling of accomplishment to go with their worked bodies.
I decided on a 30 k distance for this idea because it is a meaningful challenge but can also can be completed enjoyably in a day at any time of year.
I definitely won’t be racing and we can all enjoy some camaraderie along the way otherwise there’s not much point in doing the group thing.
The word ‘CLUB’ here is for want of a better word but implies a group of like minded people. There are no membership fees, club structure or expectations. Just an idea that has a very simple focus and a few easy to follow rules. “
Great island hopping paddle suitable for strong beginers.
Stops: Motuihe island morning tea, Waiheke Island lunch, Browns Island afternoon tea
Paddle Distance: 32km
Moving time: 5:15
Average speed: 6.1km/h
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Weather: variable 5kn morning, Westerly 5kn afternoon / some rain
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