Trip Plan / 2 Minute Form

 
Trip Name: Kawau Island - “Music in the Gardens”
Date: 7 – 9 February 2014                                                       Branch: North Shore

Leaders	Ruth Henderson	Chris Dench
Cell Phone Number	021 298 8120	0211008947
VHF Call Sign &/or Vessel Name	Rudolph ZMS 4968	Hot sax
Vehicle make, model, registration, colour	n/a
General Plan	A fun weekend, based at Kawau Island. Main event is called ‘Music in the Gardens” staged at Mansion House and grounds, Bon Accord Harbour on the Saturday late afternoon and evening. Come on over on Friday night for some island hopping on Saturday. Staying at either “Hendy’s Roost” or neighbours Gavin & Ruth M’s - marae style or camping. Friday night – meet on-the-water leader Chris at Martins Bay 6.30pm, on the water 7.00pm paddle to Poplar Bay (western end of Stockyard Bay ) Kawau Is.(7km). Saturday: Lots of options - island hop to the Coppermine, Beehive Is, Motuketekete, Moturekareka ( 20km) or paddle to Jones Bay, Tawharanui (12km) and go for  bush walk…return to Poplar Bay. Saturday late aft/ night – 3.30 pm catch a charter boat to Mansion House for “Music in the Gardens”. Featuring The Jazz Age a classic jazz ensemble and Miss Georgia Wood. Wine, cheese, and ham in a bun type food will be available. This event is a fund-raiser for the Kawau Emergency Response Trust and Friends of Mansion House.  Tickets cost $15 (inc wine glass and entry into a major raffle draw). To get ticket put $15 into KIRRA bank account 02-0480-0016078-00 Please put the word ‘ticket’ in the particulars column and your ‘Christian name’ in the code column.  Ruth will give you your ticket on arrival at Poplar Bay. You MUST buy your ticket well in advance. There will be no “door sales”. Sunday: Could go for a bush walk, have lunch, then paddle back to cars or leave early to beat the traffic.
Latest Time Off the Water	Fri 2030; Sat & Sun various.
Distance	Fri 7km; Sat 12 or 20km ;Sun 7km
Minimum Ability level	2B (paddle fit and able to paddle for 2 hrs without stopping in 15knots+)
Tide	Low Fri 0800; Sat 0900; Sun 1000	High Fri 1400; Sat 1500; Sun1545
Weather Parameters	15-20 knots headwind
Communications	We will be communicating as a group on VHF Channel 6, VHF Channel 80 or 82  for Coastguard and 16 for emergencies
Facilities /Car Parking/Costs	Martins Bay
Equipment	Usual safety & kayaking kit, sleeping bag – I will let you know if YOU need to bring a tent. Your own breakfasts and lunches and Friday dinner. Wallet.  (Charter boat cost is $15 each, wine etc will be $5). Walking shoes/boots. Togs & towel. Wheels if you have them, for Martins Bay if departing/arriving at low tide.
Emergency Exit Points	In Kawau Bay - Rabbit Island and other islands mentioned; Tawharanui Peninsula.
Additional Risk Factors	Power boats and yachts. Wear hi-vis hats or jackets and/or have a flag. Stingrays at low tide – watch out as get out of kayak. Any questions – phone Ruth on 09 422 8944 or 021 298 8120
Booking	Be quick – accommodation spaces are limited. If thinking of coming over independently please phone Ruth in advance. Please click here to book in online