Long weekend
Duncan
Dunca
Russell Godfrey
Hey that was fast work, well done.
If in town yes surfing would be good.
However may try & do something out of town?
Russell
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From: "Duncan" <duncan....@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 10:26 PM
To: "Otago Canoe and Kayak Club" <oc...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Long weekend
roakley
Surfing - actually went out to Warrington yesterday. Nice from 11am until
1pm
mike w
Hi Guys
For anyone is interested in the up coming tekapo release but also the canoe polo competetion on the 31st of October I have great news!
We have decided to post pone the canoe polo tournament for a week meaning we can all go to both!
The competetion will be held on the 7th November on the harbour
Entry Fee is $80 per team for a day of canoe polo games. which includes cost to set up goals and $10 per team for NZCPA affiliation.
the results from the competetion in gore on saturday are on the link below
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=8946&PageTypeID=15&PageID=43839
Anyone keen on entering please decide and enter by the 31st oct so we can get a draw done up in time
cheers
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Russell Godfrey
Not sure who or how many will get this email. but if you one of the lucky
ones here's the plan.
Planning on paddling the lower Taieri this Saturday 24-10-09.
Putting in above the pipe line rapid & paddling down to Outram. This is a
grade 3 section. The tricky sections can be walked but you should be
comfortable on a 2+ rapid.
Approx 3hrs of paddling
River flow approx 18cumes so nice an gentle
Forecast is warm& sunny.
Meeting at Outram Glen at 11am & should be off the water before 4pm.
If you need transport from town let me know
If you need more info email me on r.go...@xtra.co.nz
R
roakley
Message arrived at our place about 9 30 pm.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell Godfrey" <r.go...@xtra.co.nz>
To: <oc...@googlegroups.com>
Russell
Anyone interested in paddling the upper section of the taieri this saturday.
Looking at doing the run from Tiroiti to Hyde. This is a simple grade two,
current flow is 30cumes so should be good run. Can combine with cycle ride
back to cars on the rail trail.
Will be heading up on saturday morning & back that afternoon.
Let me know if keen
Russell
027 4877179
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From: "Russell Godfrey" <r.go...@xtra.co.nz>
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 7:23 PM
To: <oc...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Taieri this weekend
Amber Batson
Hey Russell, sounds like fun, I think Sophie might be keen to join too - I'm keen to just get out on any water! and riding some of the rail trail will be good too!
I'll be in text!
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Carol & Evan
in mind tho
Carol Bacon
Amber Batson wrote:
> Hey Russell, sounds like fun, I think Sophie might be keen to join too
> - I'm keen to just get out on any water! and riding some of the rail
> trail will be good too!
> I'll be in text!
> Amber
>
> --- On *Thu, 9/9/10, Russell /<r.go...@xtra.co.nz>/* wrote:
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> From: Russell <r.go...@xtra.co.nz>
> Subject: Re: Taieri this weekend
> To: oc...@googlegroups.com
> Received: Thursday, 9 September, 2010, 8:49 PM
>
> Hi all
>
> Anyone interested in paddling the upper section of the taieri this
> saturday. Looking at doing the run from Tiroiti to Hyde. This is a
> simple grade two, current flow is 30cumes so should be good run.
> Can combine with cycle ride back to cars on the rail trail.
> Will be heading up on saturday morning & back that afternoon.
>
> Let me know if keen
>
> Russell
> 027 4877179
>
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> Subject: Taieri this weekend
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> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > Not sure who or how many will get this email. but if you one of
> the lucky ones here's the plan.
> >
> > Planning on paddling the lower Taieri this Saturday 24-10-09.
> > Putting in above the pipe line rapid & paddling down to Outram.
> This is a grade 3 section. The tricky sections can be walked but
> you should be comfortable on a 2+ rapid.
> > Approx 3hrs of paddling
> > River flow approx 18cumes so nice an gentle
> > Forecast is warm& sunny.
> >
> > Meeting at Outram Glen at 11am & should be off the water before 4pm.
> > If you need transport from town let me know
> >
> > If you need more info email me on r.go...@xtra.co.nz
> <http://nz.mc527.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=r.go...@xtra.co.nz>
> >
> > R
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Russell
Not sure who or how many will get this email. but if you one of the lucky
ones here's the plan.
Planning on paddling the lower Taieri this Saturday 16-10-010.
Putting in above the pipe line rapid & paddling down to Outram. This is a
grade 3 section. The tricky sections can be walked but you should be
comfortable on a 2+ rapid.
Approx 3hrs of paddling
River flow approx 22cumes so nice an gentle
Forecast is warm& sunny.
If keen let me know or meet us at Outram Glen at 10am or there abouts &
should be off the water around 3pm.
If you need transport from town let me know
If you need more info email me at r.go...@xtra.co.nz or call/txt 027 487
7179
Russell
>
moakley
car for the shuttle.
Maggie.
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From: "Russell" <r.go...@xtra.co.nz>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 8:26 PM
To: <oc...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Taieri this weekend
> Hi All
Russell
Just a reminder there is a club trip to the skippers (upper shotover G2+) in
December. This is one of the best runs in Otago and a neat place just to
hangout or explore. Currently planned for the 4th and 5th however those that
can are welcome to join us & leave early on Friday thus getting 3 days on
the river. Also may look at doing the Dog leg section on the way home (G3).
Please advise early if interested, If the forecast is bad we will look at
shifting to the following weekend?
Russell
mike w
Russell
Sorry just noticed the above “Subject line” was incorrect. It is now
updated.
Russell
-----Original Message-----
From: Russell
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 8:15 PM
To: oc...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Taieri this weekend
moakley
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From: "Russell" <r.go...@xtra.co.nz>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 8:15 PM
To: <oc...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Taieri this weekend
> Hi All
Duncan Lockhart
Russell
Hi All
Planning on paddling the lower Taieri this Sunday 13-2-2011.
Putting in above the pipe line rapid & paddling down to Outram. This is a
grade 3 section. The tricky sections can be walked but you should be
comfortable on a 2+ rapid.
Approx 3hrs of paddling
River flow approx 25cumes so nice an gentle
Forecast is warm& sunny?
Russell
above the put in.
Reason being I have arranged a ride down to the river to save the carry in.
R
-----Original Message-----
From: Russell
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 8:17 PM
To: oc...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Taieri this weekend
Russell
Hi All
Planning on paddling the lower Taieri this Sunday 17-04-11.
Putting in above the pipe line rapid & paddling down to Outram. This is a
grade 3 section. The tricky sections can be walked but you should be
comfortable on a 2+ to 3 rapid.
Approx 3 to 4 hrs of paddling
River flow approx 30cumes so a nice flow
Forecast is damp - but what the hell its not winter yet???.
Most likely meet at outram around 10 am & should be off the water around 3pm
ish.
But you need to contact me to confirm meeting place & time.
Russell
Hi All
Planning on paddling the lower Taieri this Sunday 24-04-11.
Putting in above the pipe line rapid & paddling down to Outram. This is a
grade 3 section. The tricky sections can be walked but you should be
comfortable on a 2+ to 3 rapid.
Approx 3 to 4 hrs of paddling
River flow approx 30cumes so a nice flow
Forecast looks good.
Meet at outram around 9:45am & should be off the water around 3pm
ish.
If you need more info email r.go...@xtra.co.nz or call/txt 027 487
7179
Russell
Russell
Hi All
Looking at paddling the lower Taieri this weekend most likely Saturday but
can be Sunday if needed be.
Putting in above the pipe line rapid & paddling down to Outram. This is a
grade 3 section.
Approx 3 to 4 hrs of paddling
River flow approx 80cumes so could be a bit pushy. So you need to be
comfortable on G3 to run it at this flow.
If interested please contact me to confirm meeting place & time.
mike w
Russell
Hi All
Planning on paddling the lower Taieri this Sunday 13-11-11.
Putting in above the pipe line rapid & paddling down to Outram. This is a
grade 3 section. The tricky sections can be walked but you should be
comfortable on a 2+ to 3 rapid.
Approx 3 to 4 hrs of paddling
River flow approx 35cumes so a nice flow
Forecast is good
Meeting at outram Glen at 10 am & should be off the water around 3pm
ish.
Can you please contact me first if your keen.
If you need more info email me at r.go...@xtra.co.nz or call/txt 027 487
7179 or Hm 487 7178
Russell
roger
Can't make it this Sunday.....setting up the OCKC stand at the MoveMe day at
the Edgar..
I won't be coming to Beaumont weekend, but will see you on Shotover weekend
early December
When I find out which work car I have for my trip to central I will contact
you about your new kayak....otherwise you could pick it up on the way to
Skippers?
Roger
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From: oc...@googlegroups.com [mailto:oc...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Russell
Sent: Saturday, 12 November 2011 12:42 p.m.
To: oc...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Taieri this weekend
Russell
Final reminder for the Clutha trip this Sunday 20th Nov
Beaumont Day trip G2.
For those that have not gotten wet yet, this is a good way to kick the
season off. So come & join me on the Clutha river at Beaumont for a day trip
this Sunday the 20th Nov.
Plan is to meet at the Concord Inn at 8:15 am car pool and leave at 8:30am.
Travel to Beaumont & run the lower section which is a grade 2 section on a
high volume river. This section is suitable for experienced beginners and
the more experienced paddlers as you can always test your self in the whirl
pools & boils. If time permits we will attempt to run it twice. As this
gives you a second chance to catch those waves that you missed first time
round.
Partners or friends may wish to come along and bike the Millium track which
runs along side the river.
If interested contact
Russell
r.go...@xtra.co.nz
ph 487 7178
cell 027 487 179
Andrea Farminer
I'm one of the sea kayakers of the club (we met last Friday at Sue's) but am currently undertaking research on the Clutha (recreation funnily enough) for my PhD. I was planning to do some observation work down around Balclutha this weekend but it's occurred to me that your trip would be a good opportunity to 'catch' people in action on the river. Would you mind if I followed your group down the river (I'll be biking as I'm not brave enough to paddle on the river), taking some photos and having a few chats - just normal social stuff really - ?
If you think it would be ok, then I'm happy to give a lift to anyone who needs it (I'll have the bike rack on the back plus I always carry a set of cradles on top) and can take a couple of people comfortably (I have a Rav like Maggie). I'm not familiar with the Concord Inn so a road name would be good so I can find it - cheers.
Out of interest, where do you normally put in on the Clutha and do you come out by the bridge at Beaumont?
Cheers Russell,
Andrea.
Andrea Farminer
PhD Candidate
Room 434 - Department of Tourism
University of Otago
PO Box 56
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
Tel (+64) 3 479 5101
Mobile (NZ) 021 0233 9071
email: andrea....@otago.ac.nz
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From: oc...@googlegroups.com [mailto:oc...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Russell
Sent: Wednesday, 16 November 2011 10:34 p.m.
To: oc...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Taieri this weekend
Daniel Gregg
I can't make it on the sunday to Balclutha but wondering if anyone wants to get in a run on the taieri on the sunday? I can't do the saturday this weekend unfortunately.....
Cheers,
Daniel
Russell
Russell
Hi All
Just a final reminder that the Skipper trip is on this coming weekend 3rd
and 4th December. A few of us are taking of the Friday so 3 days on the
water ...........yes!!
This a one of the best rivers in Otago to paddle it is a G2 to G2+ so good
for intermediate grade paddlers. If you happy on G2 then you should be fine
here.
There is a very scenic drive in up the shotover river beyond Queenstown,
with other options of walks or MTBing for non paddlers
Camping at the old skipper school house area.
If you need more info email me at r.go...@xtra.co.nz
or call/txt 027 487 7179
Hm 487 7178
Russell
mike w
have to wait till next year for me.
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Mike Wheeler
On 26/11/2011, at 2:36 PM, Russell <r.go...@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
Russell
GETTING THERE:
Meet in Arrowtown (or some convenient place we will decide upon ASAP) at around 4 pm on Boxing Day. (Email me if this poses problems. Actually, email me if it works for you as well). Then, we all go in a grand caravan to the Upper Shotover leaving NO LATER than 5 pm. For those who have never been there, Skippers Canyon Road is much scarier than the river, so it is best to go in a group. This way we don't each of us have to negotiate right of way with oncoming traffic on this mostly single-lane dirt road with a very large drop off on one side (see attached photo).
You will need to buy all groceries and other goodies BEFORE we journey in there, and you should have a camp stove or be willing to eat a lot of cold canned soup. Camping is at Skippers point, which has a few historic buildings from goldmining days (see other attached photo).
THE RIVER:
The Upper Shotover is grade II+, and none of you should have any trouble with it. The appeal is the scenery and the constant surf waves. Beginners take note: surfing is a great skill builder and way fun!
It will be, however, a long day out. Pack a lunch in your drybag. While this is not a hard river, it is difficult, and in many places near impossible to walk out. Therefore, I will expect we have at LEAST one split paddle for every two people, throwbags if you have them and adequate food. Also, beginners and anyone else who may take a few swims will be required to pack a set of dry clothes in their drybag. (NOTE: I had a big overnight epic not long ago on the North Island which was exacerbated by all of us not having enough food, gear or clothing despite the fact we all should have known better. I WILL NOT make that mistake again, and anyone without adequate kit will be driving shuttle.)
Since getting there is such a hassle, my plan is to spend three days paddling this river. From there, we can decide what we want to do. At this point, I am not 100% sure how much time I can stay, and anyway, it will depend on the group's skill level, etc. etc. That can all be discussed. My main goal is to get back to this river, which is probably my favourite in New Zealand. I hope you will love it too!
mike w
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Carol & Evan
How would you feel about Paddy tagging along
Duncan Lockhart
Carol & Evan
How would you feel about paddy tagging along
Russell
Russell
Hi All
The first white water club trip is on this coming Sunday 28th October. A day
trip to Beaumont. This is a good way to get back in the boat for the coming
season.
Plan is to meet at the Concord Inn at 8:15 am car pool & leave at 8:30 to
travel to Beaumont & run the lower section which is a grade 2 section on a
high volume river. This section is suitable for beginners/intermediate
paddlers and the more experienced paddlers as you can always test your self
twice. As this gives you a second chance to catch those waves that you
missed first time round.
track which travels along beside the river.
Bring warm clothes as the weather is a tad unsettled.
Filsell Barton
I cannot make it. I am coach for my daughter's flipper ball team & the first
game is this Sunday
Have fun
Roger
Russell
A quick update.
The first club trip for the season to skippers is coming up on the 1 & 2
Dec. The upper skippers is with out doubt the best grade 2 to 2+ river in
otago if not NZ. So well worth making the effort to come along and enjoy.
Plus there are other activities in the area such as exploring the area on
foot or MTB, so plenty of options for the non - paddler.
We normally camp at the DOC camp spot at the old school house thus have
access to flush toilets & running water, This is situated across the
skippers bridge and up the hill.
I was there a week ago and the road has been repaired and is in very good
condition, the river was at one of the best flows I have had so lots of fun.
Yet again we only left the last play hole when our arms could no longer
raise the paddle :-)
There are two options.
Option 1: For those that can get Friday of work, a group of will travel up
on Friday morning and paddle the upper shotover Friday afternoon, and again
on n Saturday & depending on what people want to do a group may look at
paddling dogleg or Meg on the Kawarau.
Option 2 for those that leave town Friday evening or early Saturday, join us
on the Upper shotover on Saturday (plan to be at the put in by 11am at the
latest) and Sunday with the option of the Kawarau if that happens.
If you need more info email me at r.go...@xtra.co.nz or call/txt 027 487
7179 or Hm 487 7178
Russell
sue...@actrix.co.nz
I am coming, but probably not until away until Friday lunch time
Roger