Good paddling weather continues
October31
Another day paddling ? We hope so. Yesterday was fun with a great paddling in the morning with Erin and Billy. The sun was shining and light winds made for great paddling.
Archive for October, 2012
Sunday just as good
October28
It might have been forecast to be a grey raining and windy morning, but it wasnt. We were blessed with no wind, high tide and a peep of sun every now and again.
Nice Weekend for paddling
October28
Saturday morning was fantastic, with calm glassey conditions and a high tide at 9. Pics below of the great condiitons experienced by three intrepid paddlers who couldnt have chosen a better day to give paddle boarding a go.
The weekend at last
October27
A bit grey this morning but the sun will come out. Light northerlies with a freshening northwest. Easing again late tonite. High tide 9.00 this morning. Bigger swell on the surf breaks this morning and only for the competant surf paddler.
Friday and its Sunny
October26
Waves today if you are keen with 2-3 feet on the Points. Seabreazes developing. The harbour is looking beautiful this morning with calm and glassey conditions. Hi tide was just after 8 so this morning is best. Yesterday was a brilliant day and Claudia and Kelsie got on to ther water early and go […]
The wind is abaiting
October24
Finally we are easing out of the equinox and the good spring weather will be with us. Its a glorious day to go paddling so get out there. High tide was this morning at at 6 with low at 12.30. light winds from the south. Late arvo early evening is looking best. Waves on the […]
Back to the equinox winds
October15
After windless Friday the weekend went ballistic with strong as winds from west. today is not as windy but still enough tomake it not that pleasant for paddling. Not enough south in it for a down winder. High tide this morning with westerlies for the rest of the day.
Friday on my mind
October12
Thank goodness its friday long week.Had a great paddle yesterday with a few “Treat Me” people. We snuck up the harbour getting away from wind and the sun came out as well. Today is looking good especially this morning with a light northerly and high tide at 8.10 am. Freshening northerlies with crap weather tomorrow […]
Treat Me Wednesday
October10
Hi gang if you are thinking of having a go at Stand Up Paddling then now is your chance. Come and join us for the experience of a life time. Yes you can do it and you might not even get wet. Looking for that gift for that hard to buy for person. How about […]
Paddle for Hope 2012
October9
Help breast cancer survivor Karin Horen turn the sea pink in Auckland Viaduct for breast cancer rehab! Have a go at Stand Up Paddling (SUP), try some SUP yoga, or join a relay team in the SUP race on Saturday 27 October in the Wynyard Quarter, Auckland Viaduct. This fabulous pink ribbon event is raising […]
Holidays are on
October1
Hi guys the holidays have started and the sun is shining. Bit windy this morning but you can still find a place to paddle while the tide is high. High this morning at 11.30 and fresh gusty southwest to west winds. Possible down winder after lunch.
QUESTIONS about PADDLE BOARDING
New to paddle boarding,have a heap of questions. Maybe you have been paddle boarding and are looking at a new board. Not sure what to get. Well we can help. Just flick through your query and we will endevor to answer and help you with your question.
email: keith@thepaddleboardshed.co.nz
Learn to Stand Up Paddle
Situated on the beautiful Whaingaroa Harbor an enviable location, that provides consistent conditions for surf and flat water instruction. Allowing our school to cater for beginners in a safe environment, through to paddlers who want to go to another level level and get out in the waves. There is access to the world famous left hand points breaks and the consistent West Coast beaches along with calm inner harbour conditions.
The main thrust of the school will be towards Stand Up paddling, with group, and one on one lessons available along with board hire age. We have spent the last few years promoting the sport of Stand Up paddling and have become well known in the region as the people to come to, to find out anything to do with stand Up paddling.
We have been busy at the International Surfing Association, paddle board instructor school and have obtained the highest qualifications available in NZ for paddle boarding approved by Surfing NZ.
We also updated our First Aid and Life Saver certificates while the water was a bit cooler. All aimed at you guys getting a great safe experience.
Lessons:
70 minute paddle lesson $75
Guaranteed to get you paddling unaided
from 10 yrs to 80 yrs and older .
Group beginners 70 minute $55 pp
minimum of three paddlers.
Board Hire
The paddle board shed has a range of Paddle boards to choose from as little as $20 for half an hour.
One hour Board/paddle/leash $35
Half day Board/paddle/leash $65
Full Day Board/paddle/leash $90
Longer times available on request.
Life jackets are provided
Denise Twentyman commented “My grandson was very tentative to start with and you had his and him eating out your hand within minutes! I thought my older age and low fitness level, might struggle to last ten minutes but quite the contrary. With your supportand guidence the time was over before I noticed. Thank you.”
Riley styling
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Many thanks for taking us out, we loved it, and if we are back again next year we will be sure to have another go!" Sally. "
Thanks for the fantastic afternoon yesterday.
Hinekaye and I really enjoyed our time on the water.
She is still buzzing about standing on the board.
All the other kids are jealous they missed out on a great afternoon. ” Michelle.
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Thanks again for such an incredible afternoon out on the water. Mat and I really enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to giving it another go. " Ashleigh. "Ben said you were a good caring teacher who focuses on the positive. thanks again" Patsy.
Contact
lessons@thepaddleboardshed.co.nz
022 6239626
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