Including noise from your filming seems to deal with the issue, particularly when a single song has been used. I don't know whether it confuses the detection software, or whether it simply means no one will use the video as a substitute for buying/streaming the track.

Less than a month to go, so...
http://rivers.org.nz/article/didymo
Is this a suitable guide for transporting a boat and kit to New Zealand? And how much detail should I use when documenting the process for the biosecurity people?

@callwild this is exactly the problem! I think it falls under fair use (maybe not in the legal sense of the term, more the common language one) to use music for a kayaking video if you're not making a profit from it and credit the artist. It's maybe a bit like stealing pens from the office or doing...

I treated myself to an Olympus TG-4 after a seven-day stretch at work (although I probably should've bought a cheaper camera and a dry cag) and it's served very nicely for stills. Video is ropey based on use so far, though. Read up a bit on how to fix it, but haven't had much chance to test those me...

My personal highlights with Aberystwyth:

Just some thoughts on this: - if it's only a year, can you maximize your earning here and just "holiday" over there instead? I wouldn't want to rely on finding work to see me through the year and additionally there's a lot of time required to really maximise your paddling time. - l lived over in Ch...

Been advised to look at shipping my Zet over as it'd probably be cheaper than a new boat even if I'd sold the Raptor. Does anyone know of decent international companies who take kayaks?

(issues mentioned in above post got sorted out)

I've come pretty close to losing my boat on a few occasions, and don't really want to risk it. Doesn't really gel with your signature line.... Hey don't worry, jus' live 'til ya die- QOTSA I'm not aware of any short term boat insurance, but Like Chris I stopped using it years ago, I only ever made ...

I'm working along the lines of wanting to have a crack at the Glen and East Lyn before I go, so having the boat insured would be preferable.

I've come pretty close to losing my boat on a few occasions, and don't really want to risk it.

I already have a return flight booked with Qantas, guess it might be possible to purchase additional weight allowance for that if I do end up buying a boat out there. I just want to know what the options are regarding couriers.

A couple of friends have suggested I look into this for New Zealand, reasoning that it'll probably be cheaper overall than selling my current boat and buying another out there. Does anyone here have experience of arranging this and how much it tends to cost?

My BCU membership's just expired, and as I'm leaving the UK in two months it isn't worth renewing it for the insurance. Are there any short-term options people could recommend?

Einstein wrote:Thanks.
We've done the veneon,it is very good.
Guess we'll just make it up as we go along then.

What's it like? Haven't been able to gauge very well from videos apart from that it looks to be solid 4.

I've heard good things about the Veneon, but don't know anyone who's run it.

Qauntas allow surfboards and sup paddles (according to their website). And after a phone call with them and a kiwi travel agent last week they will go in the over size, if under 3metres but it will take up part of your 30kg 1 bag allowance (even though its a separate bag!) for example, I can have m...

Does this affect Qantas? (I know they're affiliated with Emirates to some extent) I'm planning to sell my Raptor before NZ, but still taking paddles.

John K wrote:When it's not the latest fashion any more?

I did notice recently that no one uses a Strutter-type helmet above grade 3 these days.

Lowri Davies wrote:Which take out are you referring two and which bank it this fence? Upstream or downstream of the bridge?

The section below Public Toilet Falls, below the bridge. The get-off being the beach just below the first tributary on the left.

The old fence by the car park has been removed and a new one put in, right at the top of the little rise you walk up after getting off the water. It threw me a bit yesterday so I figured I'd mention it here. It's possible to climb over, but barbed wire so be careful with your dry gear. By the by, th...

Do these reflect prices for Qantas' additional baggage allowance? 'cause if so, that'd see me paying not much less than I paid for the Zet itself. Also, I'm not seeing any option for open-jawed tickets- am I not looking in the right place, or is 12 months the absolute limit? http://www.emirates.com/...

Cheers, I'll look into those.

My plan is to work and boat continuously, at least in the first half of the visa. Seems options for work are reasonable, though I don't know if many places will be recruiting part-time people for September already. Do you have any links for good facebook groups? Did some cursory searching but failed...

Auckland uni canoe club has lots of members who aren't studying (myself being one). Every weekend they're off to the Kaituna or wairoa (on sundays for its release) if its not running their pre planned trips elsewhere. Rotorua and Taupo are the outdoor adventure towns of the north island and best pl...

Parents are nudging me towards staying in a bigger city- employment being more likely there, and all that. I'm guessing there have to be clubs in Auckland which get to the Kaituna and the like fairly often. Wondering about Tauranga as a compromise.

banzer wrote:No shortage of cheap second hand Mystics out there, not bad boats.

I'm probably going to go second-hand, which should be easy enough in Rotorua. How do they compare to Zets and the like in the speed department?

Well, I'll get in touch with them and see what's what.

purelandexpeditions.com wrote:waka is a NZ company, Address: 23a Malvern Road, Okere Falls, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand

Well, I'm aiming to spend the first year of my visa in that area... could work out rather nicely.

My old Kodak's showing its age and I'm looking to replace it. I already own a GoPro and want something I can carry in my BA, so I'm looking at the Olympus TG-3 and its ilk. Video-wise, is their quality noticeably different to, say, a Hero 2's? Failing to gauge it from youtube.

purelandexpeditions.com wrote:Waka make tuna & tutea. Worldwide. Bliss-stick no longer have rights to make tuna.

DAZ

Bum. Slow boats for me, then.

Unless Waka manufacture in NZ as well, and I can get my mitts on a scratched-in-transit model?