Few days late, but here goes.
I did a trip around Mana with my expert Conrad, on Saturday which is 25km which is on four off the shortest trip, and it only took us three and a half hours! His wife Allison lent me her Nordkapp kayak, it is such a nice boat! Compared to the one I am training in it is heaven. It is much faster and more streamlined, mine is kind of fat. Thanks a lot Conrad!
Mana is very, very pretty. Most of the pics are from the northern tip. Saturday would have been an excellent crossing day, super flat, no wind, such good visibility. Beautiful images of the south island too. It looks so close.
Also today, dad told me I may be getting some gear which would be fantastic, which is really exciting! Tomorrow going into Wellington to train with the National Women's Polo team and that should be sweet!
C
Mana island.
Mana, Northern tip.
Mana, Northern tip.
Northern tip of Mana South Island in background.
Northern tip of Mana, and South Island in background.
Landing area, Mana island
Gear + litter on boat
Conrad's jetty.
Saturday Sunset
Monday morning crossing the harbour.
Monday Morning.