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Too windy today

October5

Morning, unfortunately it is too windy today to go paddling. The sun is out but for how long with the squalls queuing up to come in off the Tasman Sea. Stronger winds this afternoon, with the possibility of a down wind paddle for more advanced paddlers. High tide is 1.20 this afternoon.

We managed to get out

October4

The wind filled in earlier than expected and had touch too much west in it for The Sheds backyard, so headed to Kopua Domain. High tide and a shining sun, kicked the start of the season off nicely.

Below are a couple of pics of todays lesson, enjoying their school holidays. Lucky for me I had my trusty helper

Daniel at my side for the first one of the year.

Lisette,Zolly,and Patsy

Lisette,Zolly,and Patsy

Lisette, Zolly,and Patsy

Lisette, Patsy,Daniel,and Zolly

 

 

The sun is coming out

October2

Cant believe it after the start to the morning, the sun is trying desperately to come out. The tide is high this morning 11.45 am. No wind at the moment so get out there as soon as you can. Freshening northwest winds this afternoon.

Not looking too bad at all

Not looking too bad at all

The weekend (finally)

October1

Yes its another grey day with high tide this morning at 11.10am. The forecast is for showers today. So as you can see not a lot of change from yesterday. Below is the beach with a little wave.

Ngaranui Beach yesterday

Ngaranui Beach yesterday

Again today it is looking like freshening northeast wind stronger in the afternoon.

Pirates out early

Pirates out early

Another grey day

September30

Morning, its groundhog day with another day of northeast winds and grey skies. High tide is 10.45 this morning and again you will need to look for somewhere out of the wind.

Small waves again on the beach and another opportunity to try paddle boarding in the surf.

Morning

September29

Its a grey start to the day today with a northeasterly of a round 4-5knots. We are expecting a freshening wind again today. High tide is at 10.00am this morning. There are places to paddle on the high tide where you can escape the wind.  You still need a wetsuit if you are going to get in the water.

Grey Day

Grey Day

The open coast continues to have a small lingering swell and if you were thinking of trying paddle boarding in the surf, the conditions are good. Just find somewhere away from everyone else so you are not a danger to the people in the water.

small wave last summer

small wave last summer

Tides for school holidays

September28

The tides are great this week with high tides in the morning.
Tomorrows high tide will be at around 10am. Friday around 11.00am
Next week we will have early afternoon to mid afternoon high tides.
So again couldn’t be better as long as the winds stay light.

Cruising past the wharf

Cruising past the wharf

Holiday fun

September28

Just had a great paddle with the grand kids. Made me think how cool paddle boarding is in the way age doesnt matter. Tides dropping now and we are heading to a low at 3.10 this afternoon. High wont be until 9.45 this evening.

Great Morning

September28

Great morning for paddling with high tide at 9.15am this morning. Light northeast first thing with freshening winds again today. Go this morning if you can.

Equinox

September27

Hi guys, yes its another windy day in Raglan. We have an easterly wind, of around 12knots that will get stronger and tend more easterly today. You can find a place to paddle, but it needs to be on the high tide. Which is at 8.20 this morning. We will be able to paddle on dusk again tonight.

A better day

September18

Much better day for paddling today. High tide in 20 mins at 1045 this morning. Lightish north to northeast swinging more northerly then northwest. So now is best. See you on the water.

Not a day to paddle

September17

Morning, its not cold but it isnt that pleasant for paddling.

Today Saturday,  the sun rose in Raglan at 6:15 am to a murky wet day. The  sunset will be at 6:13 pm.  The high tide will be at 10:15 this morning. Then dropping to a low at around a quarter to four.

Forecast is wind and rain and with the amount of seagulls floating on the harbour out front I would say the weather people have got it right. a good day to look for a new board for this coming summer and all the good paddling weather we will have.

Morning

September11

Glorious morning this morning with the sun shining and a blue sky. Had a great paddle yesterday down to the Kopua Domain and back. The only slight problem today is a dropping tide and low will be at 10.40am and wont be back in until 5.20pm. So we should be able to get on the water by about 3pm.

Yesterday

Yesterday

Today

Today

Weekend High Tides

September9

Hi below are the weekend high tides for September and October.

September
Sat 10th Ht 4.20pm    Sun 11th Ht 5.20
Sat 17th Ht 10.30am    Sun 18th 11.20am
Sat 24th  Ht 4.30pm    Sun 25th 6.20    (daylight savings starts)

October
Sat 1st      Ht 11.20am         Sun 2nd   Ht 12.05pm
Sat 8th     Ht 3.25pm          Sun 9th    Ht 4.30pm
Sat 15th    Ht 10.00am       Sun 16th   Ht 10.50am
Sat 22nd   Ht 4.20pm        Sun 23rd   Ht 5.15pm
Sat 29th    Ht 10.20am       Sun 30th   Ht 11.00

Friday morning

Friday morning

 

Another season begins

September9

Hey every one how was your winter ? We have been real busy over winter getting ready for another big spring and summer n the beautiful Whaiangaroa Harbour.  So what have we been up to.

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.  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.

We have a promo running on Treat Me  that will get into paddle boarding painlessly.

Winter visitor

Winter visitor

Morning

February21

Great tide time with high this morning at 10.10. Problem is the wind is already up with the odd white cap. Its more the angle this morning than the strength with too much westerly in it.

We have been busy this summer with the lure of paddle boarding still strong amongst those who haven’t done it.

Below are a few pics taken over the last few weeks.

Ayla and Mitch

 

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Hamish and his crew

Louise and her crew

Louise and her crew

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Isabelle on a glassey morning

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mini paddlers

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Kate G and her crew

High tides for January and February

January14

Hi Guys,  we thought we would throw a few tides out there so if you were thinking of joining us on th water in raglan you would have an idea of what times are available. as a lot of you will know we have to operate around the high tide on Whaiangaroa Harbour.  Basically  two to two and half hours before the high on the incoming tide and an hour to an hour and half on the out going so what we call the other side of the tide.

January

Saturday 16th  Ht 3.50pm  ,Sunday 17th Ht 4.50pm, Thursday 21st Ht 9.00am

Saturday 23rd Ht 10.40am, Sunday 24th, Ht 11.20am, Tuesday 26th, 12.40pm, Thursday 28th Ht 1.50pm,

Saturday 30th 3.00pm, Sunday 31st Ht 3.40pm.

February

Saturday 6th Ht 9.30am, Sunday 7th Ht 10.20am ,Wednesday10th Ht12.15pm, Saturday 13th Ht 2.30pm,

Sunday 14th Ht3.20pm, Tuesday 16th Ht5.30pm, Saturday 20th Ht9.30am, Sunday 21st Ht 10.10am.

Wednesdsay 24th Ht 12.15pm, Saturday 27th Ht1.50pm, Sunday 28th Ht2.30

Hamish and family Pururi Bay

Hamish and family Pururi Bay

The Sweetwater has arrived

November28

My new Bote  Low Rider has arrived and I just cant wait to get on the water. Would you believe it this morning its raining and windy. The wrong wind to boot. Oh well, reminds of when I was a kid and you get a new surfboard and there is no surf for weeks.

Like a kid with a new toy

Like a kid with a new toy

Today is not a good day for paddling besides being windy with westerly of 15-20kph, it is raining.

The tide is high at 12.35 this afternoon. I have a funny feeling Im not going to be able stay off the harbour.

We have been paddling

November18

Yes, we snuck in a couple of paddles recently. Last Saturday was great day and we were joined by repeat visitors to the shed, Peter and his daughter Naomi. Plus four other like minded souls. high tide and a sunny day provide great conditions.

Keri and Sarah straight in to it

Keri and Sarah straight in to it

Maartin and scot

Maartin and Scott also totally at home on the water

The Shed went to Auckland

November12

We shot up to Auckland for the weekend and scored waves and cool as city paddling. Amazed more arent paddling on the glorious harbour they have up there. Managed to sneak a small wave in at Orewa as well.

Testing the new Barong tourer

Testing the new Barong tourer

girls at pt chev

Aimee and Mon making it look like summer

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Mon getting a small wave in

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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. 
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