Leaders

Ruth E. Henderson

Cell Phone Number

021 298 8120

VHF Call Sign &/or Vessel Name

Rudolph ZMS 4968

Vehicle make, model, registration, colour

Toyota Corolla SW CFT347

General Plan

A relaxed mixed sport winter weekend based at Mangakino – paddle two days and cycle or hike one day… suitable for all paddlers and non-kayaking partners. Renting a cosy house with a good supple of firewood!

Fri night – meet at Mangakino, near Tokoroa. Do your own thing for dinner. Toss ideas and weekend plans around…make up a Trip Plan or two.

Saturday/Sunday/Monday

Paddlers - possibilities are Lake Maraetai or the lakes either side, Waipapa or Whakamaru. Probably two hours paddle, lunch break and two hours return.

Cyclists can do their own thing - see www.waikatorivertrails.com)

Hikers – see Pureora Forest Park tracks. Mt Pureora summit is one option.

Sat eve. – Shared dinner. Let Ruth know your ‘signature’ dish or be assigned a category of food e.g. pudding!!

Sun eve. – Sunday roast. Meat, root vegies, gravy, the works… Ian will be head chef, you may offer to cut up the pumpkin or make the dessert. Probably $15 each.

Latest Time Off the Water

1600.

Distance

To be decided - probably about 20kms per day.

Minimum Ability level

Skills course; ability to go 2 hrs and/or 10kms without landing.

Tide

Low  N/A

High  N/A

Weather Parameters

15 - 20knots or less headwind.  

Communications

We will be communicating as a group on VHF Channel 6.

Facilities /Car Parking

I have booked LakeView House, 25 Rimu St, Mangakino. Sleeps 13. Cost depends on numbers, but about $60 each for the three day weekend.

Normal kitchen. BBQ. Bring chilly bins as fridge space is never enough.  

Equipment

Usual paddling and safety gear, snacks, breakfasts, lunches, dinner to share for Sat night, wallet. Pillows, duvets and blankets provided. BYO linen or sleeping bag and towels. Bring DVD and CD’s or ipod’s that connect to a 3.5mm auxiliary input.

Emergency Exit Points

Along river bank.

Additional info

Non-paddlers can walk, cycle, play golf, potter, paint…

If you have a favourite shared dinner dish that you’d like to make – let me know.

Ian and I will probably leave home on Thursday.

Be quick – house only holds 13. Once you register I’ll tell you how to pay your deposit to secure your space.