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Yakity Yak ClubThe Yakity Yak Kayak Club was formed in 1994 when John Maynard and Pete Townend, instructors from the Auckland Kayak School (now known as Canoe and Kayak Ltd) discovered that of the hundreds of new paddlers they trained, most were not continuing with the sport. The overwhelming reason given was that they had no one to paddle with, plus many new paddlers didn’t actually own kayaks. So the Yakity Yak Kayak Club was formed and has quickly grown into New Zealand’s largest kayak club with over 900 members
All club members complete an enrolment kayaking course run by Canoe & Kayak, so we know all are safe on the water and new paddlers get to know each other during the enrolment weekend. Many members continue their training to become trip leaders, their enthusiasm for kayaking is contagious as they organize club trips ranging from a leisurely paddle after work to multi day trips touring our stunning rivers, coastlines or off shore islands.
Apart from meeting great people and having fun on kayaking trips, some of the other many benefits of joining the Yakity Yak Kayak Club include:
How to Join? Simply pop into your nearest Canoe and Kayak store and have a chat to the friendly staff about the next enrolment course and up-coming club trips or phone 0508 KAYAKNZ (529 2569) Keep up to date with your regions next club trips and information on each shop's Yakity Yak Club links on this website Click on your local store for too see what's happening at your local Yakity Yak Club:
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Special EventsCourses & Trips
23/02/12
23/02/12
Surfing at Orewa - AucklandCancelled
25/02/12
Sea Kayak Skills Course25th/26th Feb. A comprehensive sea kayaking course for beginners and improvers.
25/02/12
Purewa Creek & Judges Bay - AucklandSuitable for new beginners.
25/02/12
Freestyle white water with Josh Neilson
25/02/12
Sea Kayak Beginners Skills Coursewith Jane BrockiesThe Weather is finally hot so why not join the club and learn from the best!
26/02/12
Super Sunday PaddleJoin Neil Watson for magical day exploring the local scene
26/02/12
26/02/12
Refresher CourseFree course for club members to brush up on their boat handling skills. Fun and games on the water. Book early as places fill up quickly.
26/02/12
26/02/12
Surf Course
01/03/12
03/03/12
Successful SurfingA half day revelation in how to keep your kayak the right way up in the surf!
03/03/12
Kayak Taster SessionA half day course for beginners wanting to try kayaking and learn some basic skills.
04/03/12
04/03/12
AniwhenuaGrade 2 whitewater trip for beginners and improvers that have already completed a WW skills course.
04/03/12
08/03/12
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