Big Tides
December19
We have been having large high tides this week and today is no different with a 3.9m high at quarter to four this afternoon. It is a bit misty this morning but hopefullly by late afternoon it will be sunny.
Archive for December, 2012
The Otherside
December18
Sunday was too good to waist on the couch so after the lessons were finished we headed to the otherside for a bit cruising and time out. A bit of a paddle but always worth the effort the otherside shows you an untouched part of the harbour.
Brilliant weekend
December18
Say no more what a weekend. Brilliant sunshine saturday, warm as Sunday and light winds all weekend. The tides were big as well the water lapping right up against the outer edges of the harbour. It was an earlier start on Sunday with gallassey conditions and Jasmin and her brother Keirin keen to go paddling. […]
Getting warmer finally
December14
Went for paddle last night on dusk and was surprised how warm the water actually felt. I wasnt brave enough to swim but one of my paddle partners Ang was. We snuck a swift 5k’s in on a circuit around the harbour that finished with a sunset. The sunset was well worth the paddle as […]
Monday afternoon
December12
In the late afternoon Nathan and his crew cruised into to town for a paddle on the rising tide and easing wind. We headed back up the harbour to Moonlight bay again. Clear water great conditions . Sheltered from the light breeze and catching the late afternoon sun.
More paddling this week
December12
Plenty of paddling going on this week with monday morning a cracker. Richard and carey came over to the shed to celbrate Richards birthday. They scored primo conditions in the morning with no wind and a shining sun. We paddled up the harbour to Moonlight Bay and idyllac conditions.
Sunday
December10
Another great day to go [addlong. Light winds first thing and then a fresh seabreeze. The wind dropped off again late in the afternoon.
December looking great
December10
A great weekend for paddling and plenty of people on the water. High tide was early in the morning or late in the day. So good opportunity to experience calm glassey conditions. Saturday morning dawned beautiful and sunny. Dinera , Denise and Kylie were raring to go and what a fantastic time they had. Saturday […]
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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