Te Ara Moana – SE Auckland kayak trail

Trip Name: Te Ara Moana – SE Auckland kayak trail

Date:     13 – 16 July – School Holidays                      Branch: NORTH SHORE

Leaders	Ruth Henderson	Rob Brown
Cell Phone Number	021 298 8120	021 139 1166
VHF Call Sign &/or Vessel Name	Rudolph ZMS4968
Vehicle make, model, registration, colour	Toyota SW, CFT347
General Plan	Let’s trial the trail – the recently opened Te Ara Moana along Auckland’s south eastern coast – and instead of taking four days to go one-way, take four days to go both ways in the next School Holidays. If you are not a teacher, book a couple of days leave… Day One: Meet at Omana Regional Park camping ground Friday night /or Sat morning on the foreshore. Saturday - On The Water 9.00 paddle via Duder R P (11km) rest/explore one hr, on to Waitawa R P (14km). Camp overnight at Waitawa campground (cooking shelter). Portage 30m. Day Two: OTW 8.00 paddle on via Kawakawa (maybe stop for an ice-cream) to Tawhitokino RP (10km ), rest/explore one hr, paddle on to Tapapakanga RP (8km) rest/explore one hr, onto Waharau RP (8km). Camp overnight at Tainui campground (shower & kitchen). Portage 500m. Day Three: OTW 8.00 Paddle back to Waitawa RP (26km) Day Four: OTW 8.00 Paddle back to Omana (24km) Camp or drive home. Rain (wind) check dates – with HT late morn to mid-day – starting July 27 HT 10.40 (3.4m)
Latest Time Off the Water	Sat 1500; Sun 1500; Mon 1500; Tues 1400
Distance	Sat 25km. Sun 26km. Mon 26km. Tues 25km.
Minimum Ability level	Paddle fit Intermediate – able to paddle in 15-20 knots for two hours or for 10 kms without rest.
Tide	Low Sat 16.30 0.7; Sun 17.15; Mon1800; Tues 1900  (0.7 – 0.8m)	High Sat 1040; Sun 1120; Mon 1200; Tues 1300 (3.0 – 2.9m) NB these are Auck times. The Firth of Thames is at least 30 mins earlier i.e.  Omana is minus 20 mins on the Auck time.
Weather Parameters	Less than 20 knots headwind.
Communications	We will be communicating as a group on VHF Channel 6, VHF Channel 16 for emergency and 80 or 82 Coastguard trip reports.
Facilities /Car Parking	At Omana Regional Park (or other Parks enroute except Tawhitokino, if joining us for a day paddle). Book own camping 09 301 0101 – can buy an annual AC pass for about $60
Equipment	Wheels. All usual winter kayaking, Hi Vis and safety gear; all usual winter camping gear and extra spare warm clothing. Remember head torch, tarp, beanie and gloves.
Emergency Exit Points	Along coast.
Additional Risk Factors	Power and sail boat traffic, fishermen’s lines, cold weather.
	Please Click Here to Book in via G-mail or similar Please Click here to book in via Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express