Hello, I feel pretty weird posting to this list as I am in no way a paddler - at least not yet! I am a late starter to say the least and have only recently had my first sea paddle as a 41 year old mother of four. Needless to say I am now hooked - as my special friend and paddlewiser, knew I would be - hi Melissa :-) I am posting here in the hope that I might find some sea paddlers from anywhere in my area in NZ. I am in Oamaru and would be really interested in making contact with anyone from the Timaru,Oamaru, Dunedin areas (or even Christchurch/Banks Peninsula as I have family in that area) I would also be really interested in hearing from anyone in these areas who has made or is making their own kayak. I have no idea how many avid but not-yet-paddlers you have on your list, and I do feel rather out of place, but I am enjoying reading my Paddlewise mail and I suspect I am here to stay! Many thanks! Carren *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Welcome to the list Carren, and welcome to the fascinating world of seakayaking. Don't feel bad about posting, the fact that you are interested in the sport is good enough to be here, no matter how experienced you are. And this is a very good place to start paddling, as nowhere else will you find such a lot of good advice and information. Unfortunately I'm far away from your neighbourhood, but it is in my "wish list", so some day may be .... But I can't complaint as at the moment I'm enjoying this other Paradise of Maui. If you are interested in building, consider subscribing to the Baidarka mailing list by sending an email to baidarka-request_at_paddlewise.net and following the instructions. Lots of information and friendly advice and assistance. Best regards ! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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