Canterbury Sea Kayak Network (CSKNet)

What is CSKNet?

CSKNet is a network type of club and uses e-mail and this web site for contact with its members to announce events.

There are a few things CSKNet does NOT have and these are membership fees, constitution and elected officers.

It does have organised trips and an annual training weekend. These are all free .

So who "pays " for the services that CSKNet provides? It is provided by members willing to give their time.

To become a member you need to provide your e-mail address to the notice sender or to the Club Contact.

Advertising, the bane of the web, very occasionally happens and will be limited to a member selling their gear. See Gear For Sale .

Finally, liability . Other than "acts of God" (see the film staring Billy Connolly, "The Man Who Sued God" ), you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. If conditions are such that you are not willing to paddle solo, be prepared to either not go or to turn back. Always let others with you know what your decision is.

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Contacts 

See the Contact tab for more contact people.
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Navigation Warnings

See the Navigation Warning tab for the latest situation.

Latest report posted 22 June 2011
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*Discussion Board*

Here: Click Here
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Events

Monthly Meetings

Where: 
KayakWorld (formally COW)
35 Moorhouse Ave
When:
Third Wednesday of the month, starting at 7.30 p.m. (not January or December)
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KASK National Forum
Limited places, register now!
When: 9-11 March 2012
Where: Wainui

Starting late Friday afternoon, 9 March, and going through Saturday & Sunday.

Sunday night after the forum drive over to Okains Bay. Monday 12 March is to be a day paddle out of Okains Bay for those who can get Monday off.

See -
Click Here
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Wednesday Morning Paddle

Meet at CASS BAY each Wednesday morning, on the water 9.30 a.m. .

Bring morning tea and something to drink – back at Cass Bay around midday.

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NEW

For Sale (for members gear)

Go to the Gear For Sale tab

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Past Events

Christmas Dinner Paddle
2011 dinner was held on 10 December

The 19 (Sat) Dec 2009 Christmas dinner paddle to Quail Island went well and over 20 paddlers eventually arrived for a meal. Half of that number stayed the night and left next morning with a warm southerly blowing.

Okains Bay Training Weekend 2010

The 2010 annual Okains Bay training weekend had a good turn-out and though there were strong winds on Saturday, the programme was amended to allow for these. A lot of people learned a lot so it achieved what it set out to do.

Max and Melanie turned up on Sunday at lunchtime having reached the mid point of their circumnavigation paddle round the South Island. They are hoping the weather will allow them to finish the trip in a little over 30 days.

Okains Bay Training Weekend 2011

Another weekend with enough surf to keep most people happy or intimidated depending on skill levels. There were onshore sessions including Gadgets (again!) and on the water; rescues, efficient paddling, etc. and a trip round the bay on Sunday looking for seals and dolphins.

Okains Bay Training Weekend 2012
Was held on 20/21 January 2012

Lake Heron Trip

17 July 2011

This was a very successful trip in perfect conditions.

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