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CUMEC Magazine Issue 10

CUMEC #10 is available now, and features an interview with Andy Fuller, Whitewater Frontiers - The Indian Himalayas by James Thorp, Into the Jungle - Exploring Sumatra by Jared Meehan, Intermediate Independence - by Rachel Lynskey, Top Ten Tips - Creeking in Quebec by Josh Neilson, Quick-fire Interview - Lifeblood of the Nation, Events - Xmas @ Kaituna by Antz Longman, Technique - Cross Current Speed with Zak Shaw, Videography 101 - with Wayne Johnson, Paddling Fit - Pins & Needles by Megan Foster plus news, event reports, the gallery, competitions a

FJ @ FJ 2010 - Freestyle Jam at Full James

Brendan Bayly advises about a Freestyle Kayaking event open to everyone of all ranges of abilities at Fulljames/Ngaawapurua rapids in Taupo, 20 and 21 March (weekend

Citroën Extreme Race, 13 March

Date: 
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 12:30 - 23:00
Section: 
Citroën

The Citroën Extreme Race is back, on the Kawarau River on Saturday 13 March. Check out the new 'four-way' format, and hang around for the post-event party with live music, a fundraising BBQ, and a 'farmyard theme'.

Hurunui Water Project reactivates consents

The Christchurch Press reports the Hurunui Water Project has reactivated its consent applications for a 75m high dam on the South Branch of the Hurunui river and a weir at the outlet of Lake Sumner.

Tekapo release cancelled but Pukaki spilling

Alan Hoffman reports that the Tekapo Release this weekend has been cancelled due to the high level of Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Consequently the Pukaki spillway will be discharging 140 cumecs from now until next week, including this weekend.

Buller Festival 2010

Ben Jackson announces the goods for Buller Festival 2010. Friday March 5 - Kayak Boater Cross on Murchison's endangered Matakitaki. Saturday March 6 - Kayak Slalom (individual and teams), Rafter Cross and the 'famous as' Rock the Buller Party. This years party theme is TBC so stay tuned. Sunday March 7 sees us release kayakers back into the wild via our new and improved Big Air Ramp. This year's event also sees the New Zealand Rafting Selections for the World Champs.

Andy Duff Memorial Kaituna Challenge 2010

Date: 
Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 16:30 - 20:00
Section: 
Okere Falls
Organiser: 
Tim Pickering (timyaks at hotmail dot com)

Come for a paddle down the Kaituna in Playboats, Longboats, Tandems, Sledges, Rafts. Paddle from "put in" to "take out" with a mass start. Starts at 4:30pm, 16 January, with playboats then straight back up for the next challenge. It's possible to do every division. Then beers at the Store. Also honouring the memory of James "Bhutty" Moore. See last year's action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f9SEVaDAUo

Wairoa Extreme Race 2010

Stefan Gilmour advises the Wairoa Extreme Race is going to be back for 2010. It is going to be a one-day race format with the time trial starting at 10.20 sharp, and the head-to-head races starting at the conclusion of the time trail. The event will be held on Saturday 13 February 2010 with Sunday 14 being a back up day, and or fun event day such as a ball race (to be confirmed). Entries will open in early January with the entry cost to be confirmed.

NZ Canoeing 0.3, Summer 2009

The latest NZ Canoeing has been sent to members, featuring Conservation news (Hurunui, Matiri, Mokihinui, CPW, Log books, Access) (Tony Ward-Holmes), A day on a wild river (Tony Ward-Holmes), The Upper Waiau River (Polly Miller), What is a river worth? (Jeremy Watt), Release schedule. Read more in NZ Canoeing 09.3 (PDF, 5.2Mb).

Stockton Plateau hydro to proceed

Commissioners have indicated in a Minute (issued 18 December) that consents for the Stockton Plateau hydro project have been approved. The project is likely to slightly reduce the number of days on which the Ngakawau is boatable, but the water quality will be improved by the removal of mining pollutants. The project was supported by Whitewater NZ, as the 240GWh expected from the scheme makes a Mohikinui dam less necessary.

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