Kayaking
Following a sad story of unfortunate coincidences, we lost both of our double kayaks--a real blow --especially our long-standing (well, long-floating, anyway) red kayak, much used for day trips on the Hacking. We found a secondhand one owned by a kayak designer (HYBRID) extraordinaire and brought it
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We went to Mainbar by kayak for an hour or so, had lunch and then got the change of tide for the ride back.
Kayaking
A well-known lagoon bordering the Hacking River and pentrating the National Park, the Basin can only be accessed fully at high tide. At the entry bridge a couple on a boat kindly took a pic of me (wearing new Christmas blue rash shirt and yellow buoyancy jacket!) and at
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Our Bundeena Band had a big concert at the RSL Club from 9.00pm and it was the most demanding performance we have ever given. At one point I thought I was going to asphyxiate! In compensation, I could see not only the room large TV screen but also the
Kayaking
Today Mary and I tried launching our large double kayak from the scout hall ramp at Lilli Pilli, and then paddled up South West Arm, in very nice weather. The launch and return went very well. I took this pic using my paddle to hold the waterproof camera out over
Family
Following a kayak trip with friend Rob Godfrey--visiting from Bristol, we arrived back at Yowie bay boat ramp in time to see Yowie Bay Year 6 students doing their traditional jump in to the river--fully clothed in school uniform, to celebrate finish of Primary School. At least it
Kayaking
Yesterday, Sunday, Mary and myself went for a short kayak trip to Warumbul and then on to the RNP --more a test of accessing our double kayak from Lilli Pilli Scout hall ramp! Beautiful day for kayaking. The coast on the park here has a few disused or ancient boat
Kayaking
This weekend scouts and leaders set off for Berowra Creek early Saturday morning. Arriving at the boat-ramp we set off for Windeyer scout camp, some 7Kms downstream, against a bit of a headwind. Another leader (Barra) and I were the specialist kayak advisers and water expedition leaders. A car
Kayaking
A convenient high tide allowed us to paddle over to the RNP for a snack for a couple of hours
Family
In spite of all yesterday's activity, we decided to take advantage of the (rare) nice weather and did an experimental paddle from Alison and Craig's place to the RNP. We used the newer of the two doubles and picked near high-tide (but a low one
Kayaking
I did plan the morning kayak trip to Bundeena and back, where I made an appointment to see the physiotherapist next week (she is the flute player in our community band!). I also had agreed to a half hour swim at 2.00pm with a friend, but the call to
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After what must be 25 years, the last two kayaks are moved from Immarna Avenue to Yowie Bay. We asked the new owner of the neighbouring house to take a couple of pics then we paddled to Swallow Rock and took a pic of Jac and Tom -then to 26