Waihi Beach

Change of plan due to wind /swell forecast - we will be running a trip to Lake Tarawera instead. Meet at the shop at 8:30am to car pool. Depart the shop at 9am.


Sunday 12th February

Beginner / Intemediate trip depending on the conditions

Waihi Beah, situated beyond the northern end of Tauranga Harbour, is a beautiful place to explore with cliffs and hidden bays dotted along the coastline.

The plan is to paddle from Waihi Beach, round the northern headland past Shark Bay, track up along the coastline past the Orakawa Scenic Reserve and on to Boat Bay where we will rest a re-fuel before heading back.

This will be around a 15km paddle and you need to be confident and comfortable with some swell. The paddling level will be dependent on the weather/ wind / swell forecast for the day.

Low Tide: 05:05
High Tide: 11:26
Low Tide: 17:36

A good level of paddling fitness will be required for this trip as well as full sea kayaks (no sit-ons or recreational short sit-ins on this trip, sorry). Kayaks and equipment can be hired for the trip.
Bring your own food and drink.

Meet at the Northern end of Waihi Beach at 10am. We should have the wind and tide to help u on the way back. Off the water by 4pm latest.

Basic Kayaking Gear List

Kayak
Paddle (spare split set if possible)
Spraydeck
PFD
Paddle Float
Bilge Pump
Thermal Base layers (tops and bottoms)
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof/wetsuit trousers
Shorts
Booties
Hat
Whistle
Knife
Sling / tape line with karabiner
Dry Bag containing spare set of base layers
Dry bag for food/drink
Dry bag for phone & keys
Suncream
Bug Spray
1st Aid Kit
Repair Kit for boat (duct tape etc)
Headlight/torch
Emergency shelter / Tarp (if you have one) - good for kayak sailing too!
Food & plenty of drinking water

All participants of trips need to be current members of the Yakity Yak Club and have completer a 2 day Sea Kayak Skills Course.

Contact Estelle on 07 5747415 for further information and to book your place on the trip.