Missing Kayaker
Printed From: The Fishing Website
Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Yak Yak Yak
Forum Description: The forum for Kayak enthusiasts
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68900
Printed Date: 05 Nov 2026 at 6:28pm
Topic: Missing Kayaker
Posted By: Catchelot
Subject: Missing Kayaker
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2011 at 1:55pm
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http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/missing-kayaker-new-sport-4349122 - http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/missing-kayaker-new-sport-4349122
------------- "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau |
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Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2011 at 3:37pm
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he went missing days ago, they found his yak, apparently he was caught in some sort of rip, was on the news. ------------- Ultimate GAME Fishing Adventures. Northland |
Posted By: STEVIE WONDER
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2011 at 3:55pm
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Sad hope he's sitting on or waiting on one of the little islands.Kia Kaha ------------- ONLY WHEN THE LAST TREE HAS DIED AND THE LAST RIVER BEEN POISONED AND THE LAST FISH BEEN CAUGHT WILL WE REALISE THAT WE CANNOT EAT MONEY. NATIVE AMERICAN CREE |
Posted By: Catchelot
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2011 at 4:27pm
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Perhaps it is a reminder for novice kayakers that venture out in these conditions to take all precautions and follow the safety guidelines, particulalry near or in an exposed piece of coast like that...
...Same as for boating, If in doubt don't go out! ------------- "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau |
Posted By: hunt&gather
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2011 at 4:34pm
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The weather wasn't that flash on Wednesday and Ward Island is a decent paddle to be leaving at 4pm to get there and back by dark. A novice mistake (or several of them) but paying the ultimate price ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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