Blucky wrote: Has anyone had any experience in heading out to the Hen and Chicks from Marsden Point/Whangarei heads in a small inflatable (less than 3m) or a Kayak? Wondering if its possible in good weather. Cheers! |
Blucky wrote: Does anyone have any good spots around the heads? Would be launching from urquharts bay. |
Blucky wrote: I imagine the tidal currents wouldn't be too strong once you're closer to bream head? |
Fizzlesticks wrote: I've kayaked to hen from mangawhai for a spearfish on a really calm day. It was a great experience but I wouldn't do it again. What struck me the most was the amount of boats I knew were out there on a hot sunny day but didn't see any of them. I was supposed to meet up with a friend out there on his boat for refreshments but I never saw him either, even though it was planned. It's not far but just be prepared to battle it out by yourself if the wind picks up because nobody is going to see you. I used a scupper pro dive kayak and discovered it had a nasty habit of broaching on the way back when the breeze picked up. |
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