Major fire event struck Batemans Bay on New Years 2019/2020
Bushfire December 2019
In December of this year, 2019, our local community expereinced a bushfire. The fire came very close to South Durras but changed direction when a southerly wind arrived on the afternnon of December 5th. There has been major disruptions to the local highways and peoples abilities to travel. We are happy to say that we are still here and able to provide kayak tours and rentals.
From Durras Lake to Anartica
Some great feedback and photos from some folks I was lucky enough to introduce to sea kayaking.
"We have been very remiss in not getting back to you re our trip to Antarctica last February. Life is very busy...
Anyway, we had a fantastic trip, and thoroughly enjoyed the kayaking. Apart from the fantastic experience, two things stood out:
1. there was no aspect of the kayaking experience that came as a surprise to us. That is, your training fully prepared us for the adventure; and
2. at no time did we feel threatened or at risk – even including when a large sea lion (size – about the length of the kayak) swam underneath us and scraped her belly on the bottom of the kayak – again as a result of the confidence we had following your training.
The only down side (if it is correct to describe it as that) was that following each session (which generally lasted 2 to 3 hours) we were generally fairly worn out – albeit exhilarated. But the experience was so great we are planning to go back.
I have attached a number of photos,We’re happy for you to display them."
Dave Herald
Murrumbateman, NSW
Australia
Southern Right Whales just off of Durras beach
Beautiful Southern Right Whales just off of the beach at South Durras today!!
Two new SUP's for hire (Stand Up paddle Boards)
http://www.bicsup.com/products/dura-tec,3,100/10-4-dura-tec-sup,988.html
It has been a great summer for stand up paddle boarding. We have had lovely mornings, a bit of misty fog if you are up early enough and a lot of afternoons when the wind hasn't come up too strongly. People hiring the stand up paddle boards has been extremely popular so we have doubled the number of boards we have available. Just received two new ones today and had them out for their first paddle.
for those times when you just can't find a nice beach to launch from
A beautiful way to capture the fluidity of kayaking
http://www.motionexposure.com/Galleries
This webpage is worth a visit. Lovely photos of kayaking, canoeing and other sports time lapsed while being lit up with glow sticks.
Off to Antarctica
I always feel a bit jealous when I get folks who come to us seeking tuition in preparation for their adventures in Antarctica. I had a lovely time with this couple over the last few days teaching them the basics of boat control and what to do in a capsize. It is great hearing about there adventures when they come back.