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Peak Fifteen is closing down 70% (supposedly)
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Selim Tezcan Dec 5.
A regular weekday paddle?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by stephen benson 1 day ago.
Non-Kayak Related: What I've been up to
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ben count me in after xmas , new years a regular afternoon would be great any day for me except friday. stephen benson
Just back from 3 days down in the "big smoke"; Sat paddled lower Parramatta River, Sun paddled Lane Cove River from the weir down to Tambourine Bay and Mon paddled outer Harbour around Watsons Bay out to sea & back; tough work, but someone has to do…
Great idea Ben. I'm keen to get out and practice a few more sea skills and I'm in town so Nobby's (Horseshoe Beach) or Stockton work well for me. If it's on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon I should be able to make it quite often. It would also be g…
No worries mate, it is ridiculous at this time of year. I'm happy to change it up before locking in a regular time next year too.
I'll have to get back to you about tuesday - we usually have a meeting that pretty much always goes over time on tuesd…
Hi again Ben,
I'm afraid this coming Wednesday, is out for me, it's Julie's and Isla's last rehearsal before their concerts which are Thursday and Friday, so those days are out too. Monday is Julie's regular dance class so it's out. So for this wee…
Thanks for the tip Ben. I have been there this morning. Yes they are closing their operations and will focus on their core diving gear (they said). But yes it is genuine sale and hip of people grabbing a bargain. If anyone needs a sleeping bag, they…
Ok, sounds great, as long as you're happy. And I agree about the group size, I got a lot out of a one hour lesson, so four people over four hours sounds good.
By the way, I'm not really that busy, I just talk that way for the street cred.
Hey mate, I've been planning on something similar with Rob, I've got a lot out of my couple of lessons with him.
So I'd be very keen on this idea. Not sure if I'm up to your skill level, and there are some dates that are out. But I'd definitely give…
Just in case you hadn't heard, Peak Fifteen in Hunter st is closing down (closes 20 Dec). I went there last night and they have heaps of stuff on sale.
Unfortunately it looks like they've sent all their SharkSkin stuff back to the manufacturer; but…
Thanks fellas, yep, that's pretty much what I learned too: cones only in the fovea (focussed vision) and rods to the periphery. Cones can still pick up light but they're tuned to specific frequencies. Rods are a lot more sensitive but are excited by…
Hi Ben,
Wednesdays should work OK for me the majority of the year. Just before Christmas though Julie and Isla have dance concerts and they tend to have extra practice sessions and rehearsals. I'll check whether they're tied up this Wednesday, but…
Sounds great mate, either would be interesting to me. It'd be great to have a menu of similar distanced paddles to choose from depending on the conditions - all leaving from the same spot.
I'd be keen at some point Selim. Maybe you could show us around some of your favourite spots on Brisbane Waters by moonlight?
Interesting stuff Owen. What are your thoughts on red lights to not interfere with night vision. I vaguely remember someone on the sea kayak forum saying they don't work, but science and submariners would seem to disagree.
Ever tried using a red li…
Ben, That would work for us. I suggest meet at the caravan park at Swansea at 6.00pm (we'll paddle over), do a (say) 12Km paddle in the open Swansea/Coal Pt/ Wangi area, then be back at the start before dark; (carry a bright torch just in case).
An…
Owen, Bill and Anne, excellent, glad you're interested. I'm thinking of next wednesday. How does that work for you guys?
Bill, Could you make it to Lake Macquarie as per Owen's suggestion? Or is it easier to head into the Harbour for you? I can do…
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:24pm on April 12, 2009,
Owen Walton said…
- G'day Ben and welcome aboard. Owen
- At 7:07pm on April 12, 2009,
Simon McGuire said… - Welcome aboard Ben.
- At 11:31am on April 12, 2009,
brad mcpherson said… - Welcome to the klan Ben. Let's paddle soon.
- At 9:33am on April 12, 2009,
Bill said… - Welcome Ben and all the other new starters I have been remiss in saying Hello to.
Cheers
Bill
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