Last weekend in NZ...hope we find Laurence's boat.....and the ash cloud goes away!!

This weekend there was meant to be a Kaituna slalom but due to high water (wettest ever first 6 months in Rotorua!!) and an algae bloom most paddlers will be heading to Kawerau to paddle on the slalom course and hopefully fit in a river run too.

Sadly yesterday Laurence Brown had his Galasport kayak stolen off the roof of his car (and G-power paddle too). We desperately hope he gets it back in the next few days or the insurance company payout quick so he can sort a replacement.




Planning for the trip is looking fantastic thanks to Wendy and Dale. Right now they are sitting somewhere with their fingers crossed that the ash cloud goes away so there are no problems with our flights ;-)
3 new kayaks have been delivered to Ottawa for the team (thanks to Michal Staniszewski
the Canadian coach/local Vajda importer for clearing them through customs for us before then flying straight to Europe himself).