S44°05.45' E171°42.67'
A tiring 8.5 hour slog saw progress of 55km. Precise timing required on both launch and landing through the tricky surf. The day ended on a long and boring beach! Aiming for Timaru tomorrow.
[alex on behalf of jc]
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Day 4 part two – almost a washout
Had a nice rest day, slept and ate lots. Richie the fisherman generously donated some smoke eel. Last night a wave hit the tent! Luckily the inside stayed dry and the tent was hurriedly moved. Then heads down for an early night in anticipation of pressing on in the morning.
[alex on behalf of jc]
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Day 4 – Day Off
Big dumping surf with an onshore wind against means a forced day of rest. Plan is for a 4am start tomorrow aiming for Timaru Harbour. If the wind is good aiming to cover 100km. At this very moment, Justine and Barry are eating their morning pancakes!
[alex on behalf of jc]
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Day 3 – Airborne dolphin and rough landing
S43°52.37' E172°17.51'
Day 3 saw a force 5 wind on the beam, though some surfing was still possible. The highlight of a sunny day was an airborne dolphin! 50km of paddling finished with a nasty landing through dumping surf.
[alex on behalf of jc]
