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Roy Bird
Приєднався 9 лис 2013
Camden Haven River, Kendall, NSW, 17 February 2011
Launch at boat ramp in Kendall. Paddle upstream as far as Logan's Crossing. Paddle downstream past Kendall to vicinity Batar Creek. Return to boat ramp.
Beautiful Mid-North Coastal forest, river and farmland scenery,
Beautiful Mid-North Coastal forest, river and farmland scenery,
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A winter's day kayaking the Surf Coast, Victoria, 2024
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Kayaking from Torquay to Bells Beach to Point Addis, and return. Fabulous winter's day. Landed on Addiscott Beach for leg stretch. Barracuda kayaks Beachcomber Duo.
Carbonology Sport Cruze X, Torquay 2 April 2024
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I put the Carbonology Sport Cruze X through its paces at Cosy Corner, Torquay VIC, Australia. Conditions: small swells, wind up to 20 knots. Review: In my opinion, the Cruze is a very competent ocean ski. It picks up runners easily, and surfs better than other similar skis I have paddled. It has good speed and next-level stability. It's a pleasure to paddle in rougher conditions - focus on fun ...
Bass Strait crossing 2014 Day 10, Trousers Point to Preservation Is, 23 March 2014
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Peak Adventure Bass Strait crossing by ocean ski. Day 10 - Monday 24 March, Trousers Point to Preservation Island 34 km, 5:35 h W crosswind 10 knots and choppy. Strong head current from E between Cape Barren and Preservation.
Bass Strait crossing 2014 Day 11, Preservation Is to Mainland TAS, 25 March 2014
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Peak Adventure Bass Strait crossing 2014 by ocean ski. Day 11 (final) - Tuesday 25 March, Preservation Island to Little Musselroe Bay, mainland Tasmania 35 km, 5:34 Wind E 10 knots, increasing to 15 knots and choppy. Strong head current from E near shore. Cold, some sunny breaks.
Bass Strait crossing 2014 Day 8-9, Killiecrankie to Trousers Point, 22-23 March 2014
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Peak Adventure 2014 Bass Strait crossing by ocean ski. Day 8 - Saturday 22 March 2014, Killiecrankie to Trousers Point, Flinders Island 59 km, 7:34 h Cool, showery, grey. Winds S 10-15 knots. Choppy, low swell. Day 9 - Sunday 23 March 2014, Trousers Point weather/rest day Walk up Mt Strzelecki. Wind W 15-25 knots.
Bass Strait crossing 2014 Day 6-7, Deal Is to Killiecrankie, 20-21 March 2014
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Peak Adventure's "Everest of the sea" Bass Strait crossing by ocean ski 2014. Day 6 from Deal Island to Killiecrankie on Flinders Island. This was the third long open sea leg. Day 7 weather day resting and walking at Killiecrankie.
Bass Strait crossing 2014 Day 5, Hogan Is to Deal Is, 19 March 2014
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Peak Adventure's "Everest of the sea" Bass Strait crossing by ocean ski 2014. Day 5 from Hogan Island to Deal Island. This was the second long open sea leg.
Bass Strait crossing 2014 Day 4 Refuge to Hogan Is 18 March 2014
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Peak Adventure's "Everest of the sea" Bass Strait crossing by ocean ski 2014. Day 4 from Refuge Cove to Hogan Island. Departed early in the dark to get to Hogan before the forecast increase in wind in the afternoon. The previous two days had seen rain squalls and strong westerly winds as a front moved through. Seas were fairly rough once we got out of the sheltered waters on the east side of Th...
Bass Strait crossing 2014 Days 1-3 Port Albert to Refuge Cove 15-17 March 2014
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Peak Adventure's "Everest of the sea" Bass Strait crossing by ocean ski 2014. Day 1 from Port Albert to Refuge Cove, then Days 2 and 3 at Refuge Cove waiting for a front with rain squalls and strong westerly winds to pass. Seven paddlers and support crew aboard the Nooramunga.
20220122 Dolphins Torquay
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Paddling off Torquay, I see a pod of dolphins and paddle over to them. The dolphins show an interest in me and swim alongside, going under the kayak and across the bow.
Seacanyaking Wybalenna Island off Flinders Island, Tasmania, 12 March 2020
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Perfect Bass Strait conditions for a sea kayak around Wybalenna Island off the west coast of Finders Island. As part of a Roaring 40s Kayaking adventure, we take a flooding tide through a passage between granite boulders.
20180425 Queenscliff to Point Lonsdale
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A morning paddle from Queenscliff to Point Lonsdale return taking in Fort Queenscliff and the three lighthouses.
20180412 Clontarf to Sydney Harbour Bridge
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A paddle from Clontarf Beach across to Chinamans Beach and Balmoral Beach, before rounding Middle Head and heading up to the Harbour Bridge, before returning via Fort Denison.
20180409 Camden Head Perpendicular Point
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A paddle from North Haven NSW down the Camden Haven River to Pilot Beach, then out across the bar to Camden Head and Perpendicular Point. Paddlers: Al, Craig, Jim, Louis and Roy.
Point Perpendicular Paddle, Jervis Bay, 12 November 2016
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Point Perpendicular Paddle, Jervis Bay, 12 November 2016
Thanks for putting this together Roy. Fantastic memories.