Carols by Candlelight paddle:

Saturday 17th November 2011 a group of kayakers meet for their annual
Carols By Candlelight evening paddle.
This year was no exception with glow sticks, christmas lights,santa hats all

lighting up the kayaks into the evening.

Some of the group start on the paddle around Urunga Island before dark.

The evening was mild, air temperature was comfortable for paddling and only a slight

breeze. We paddle up Back Creek and then decided since we had the tide with us we would

paddle down the Bellinger River side of the island to do the full loop.

Julie lights up on dusk, listening to the carols.

We paddle to where we could see the crowd at Urunga Reserve and we could hear all of

the Christmas Carols being sung. It was just as well we were on the water, so our singing could

not be heard. It is such a peaceful and relaxing way to enjoy the lead up to Christmas.

Kerry enjoying her first Carols by Candlelight paddle

There were plenty of chocolates being shared between all the kayakers, chatting away about what they are doing this Christmas, and the occasional burst into song when we knew the words to the carol being sung.

Some of the fireworks as seem from a kayak

great display this year

The Urunga Chamber of Commerce put on a really good Carols by Candlelight and I think the best

fireworks display they have done yet.



Weekly christmas Specials:

Mission Kayaks:
Mission Surge double sit on top made in New Zealand:
length: 3.9m,  width: 85cm, weight: 28kg, max load: 250kg
Special price includes 2 paddles, 2 backrests, 2 seat pads, drink bottle.

Great kayak  1 only in orange/yellow.

Misson Surge in lime/yellow

SPECIAL PRICE: $999.00

SOLD
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Mission Flow is one of the most popular small sit on tops, also made in New Zealand.

Length: 2.95m, width: 75cm, weight: 19kg, max load: 150kg.

Special price includes, backrest, paddle, seat pad, drink bottle, and small front hatch.

3 only,  2 in orange/yellow and 1 blue.

Mission Flow in orange/yellow

SPECIAL PRICE: $699.

Specials are only available on stock items, when they are sold, price returns to RRP.

Viking Kayaks: Summer stock  has arrived.
Skee Kayaks now has a large range of Viking kayaks just in time for Christmas.
Ozzie, angler version on summer special see instore for details,

Ozzie angler in new reef colour

Nemo
Espri angler
Nemo 2+1
Profish
Tempo fisherman single and double.
Viking Kayaks are Australian Made and all have a 10yr manufacturers warrenty.

Espri Angler in new Troppo colour.

Plasma Pulse 85

Julie purchased her Plasma Pulse 85 a month ago, wanting a kayak that
she could play in some whitewater with, I think the photo below shows

she may have found exactly what she was looking for.

Chris also had a turn on the plasma Pulse 85, and gave the kayak a good work

out on Goolang Crk.

The Tootega range of kayaks have opened up a whole new world of fun for the

kayakers on the mid and north coast of NSW.

For any further information on the Tootega range of kayaks, call in and speak to

Karen at Skee Kayaks in Mullaway

Cobra Explorer:  2nd hand.
Fred Smith has his Cobra Explorer up for sale.
The kayak is 3.5m long, weight 18kg.
Included is the seat, paddle and trolley.
Kayak is teal and white with a large centre round hatch.
I was unable to upload any photos, so if you would like
to contact Fred Smith on 0427404840 if you are interested
in this kayak.

Illusion ski by Australis: 2nd hand for sale.

Fitness training and surfing, the Illusion ski by Australis is a great allrounder.
Moulded in wave deflector gives lift, trailing rudder flips up when paddling
in shallow water or over submerged objects. 2 hatches for internal storage and
adjustable footrest assembly.
Length 4.3m
width   62cm
weight 23kg
capacity: 110kg.

Illusion ski incl backrest and paddle

Price $1000 ono

Please contact Tom or Rhonda on 0427011698

Sold

Wave Master Strata 2.5 wave ski: 2nd hand for sale.

This ski is suited to the beginner to intermediate. The skis capacity will take 110kg,
Has adjustable footblock to suit different paddlers leg length.

RRP $995  ski only.

showing deck colour and paddle included

Hull shape.



Ski is in excellent condition, for further information please contact Rod Parker on 0450163083.

Price $350.

Skee Kayak Centre is a stockist for Wave Master wave skis, with Stabiliser Comp 2.4, 2.6 and Roto 2.3 currently instock.

Tarpons are here! Wilderness Systems summer stock arrives:

Mark Wells of Paddle Pro delivered a trailer load of Wilderness System Kayaks today.
Skee Kayak Centre now has a good stock of
Tarpon 100
Tarpon 120
Tarpon 130 double
Tarpon 140
Tarpon 160
Angler versions are available in all models.


Mark from Paddle Pro with a full trailer of kayaks.

Also stocked are Tsunami 125 and 145, ever popular Pungo single recreational and Pamlico 130
double recreational.  A demo model of Tempest Pro 170 has been left for me to use and promote
over summer, I'm looking forward to doing a lot of paddling in the great kayak, as well as showing
and demonstrating it to other sea kayak enthusiasts.
Perception Models in stock are Rambler, Tribe 9.5, 11.5 sit on tops, Impulse, Carolina 12 and
Tribute Airlite recreational kayaks.
Mad River Canoes Adventure 14 also instock, for paddlers who want the extra comfort of a high
backed seats and the manoeuvrability of a multi chine shallow arch hull.
Call in and see the Paddle Pro range of kayaks.

Australis Canoes summer stock has arrived:

John Slattery from Australis Canoes delivered a trailer load of kayaks
on thursday.
Skee now has good stock of Bushranger canoes, Salamander and Gecko sea kayaks,
Illusion fitness ski, saratoga with and without rudders, Bass, barra small sit in recreational
kayaks, as well as all the sit on tops, Lynxx double, squid, and squid angler, foxx and ocky.
All these kayaks can also be custom fitted here at Skee if required.

just some of the stock which arrived.

 Australis is all Australian made with a 10 year manufacturers warrenty.
Buying Australian made keeps the $$ in our own economy.

Jackson Kayaks Arrive:

On a dark and stormy sunday night 13th November the long awaited Jackson Kayaks were

delivered.

Now instock are the "New"  Jackson Coosa

Stability, durability and specialization to the fisherman’s needs are the three answered objectives of the Coosa’s unique design. The wider hull design, Stability and Standability, Hi/Lo seat setup, deck arrangement with numerous paddle/rod staging and holding options, and the unique secondary edges designed by World Champion Jackson Kayak engineers make the Coosa the most stable craft on the water. Build with elite plastic molding, as designed for whitewater kayakers, the Coosa can withstand anything an angler can throw at it; Couple that with outstanding and unique fishing features and you have simply the best all round fishing kayak out there.

Specs:

• Length: 3.45m
• Width: 80cm (hull)  58cm (interior standing platform)
• Weight: 28.5kg for kayak, seat 1kg

Web: http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/kayak-fishing/coosa/

You Tube Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/jacksonkayakvids#p/c/0/z-1nq7m97lo

Jackson Daytripper 10 also arrived, 

Day Tripper 10 Elite

Dryer, more stable, stronger, fun and supremely comfortable for those fun days at the lake and even on moving water! Our deck is designed for dry storage with drybags included and an optional ‘mini-skirt’ that allows you to keep even dryer on those wavy days. With a lower center of gravity than most canoes, and additional stability gained using a two-bladed kayak paddle, the Daytripper is far more stable than most water craft. With the addition of the fishing tray that play’s host to fishing tackle, drinks and fishing rod holders, the Daytripper was designed for fun. Topping it all off are the comfortable and dry DayTripper removable seats. These tough, comfy, folding chairs keep you’re center of gravity low in the kayak and butt off any water that gets in. No more uncomfortable kneeling! The adjustable foot rests allow for custom comfort for every length of leg

• Length: 3m
• Weight: 20kg incl seat which can be removed to lift onto car ect.
• Width: 77cm

Web: http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/recreational-touring-kayaks/day-tripper/

You Tube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/jacksonkayakvids#p/c/0/8Sy4ddFHrek





Demo day 13th Nov 2011 at Boambee Creek Reserve:

Skee Kayaks held an on water come and try day sunday 13th Nov at Boambee Creek Reserve.
There were approx 30 different kayaks covering brands including Australis, Viking, Oz Paddle,
Dagger, Seaward, Native Watercraft.
Representatives were also on hand to discuss their own brands, Mark Wells from Paddle Pro was
showing Wilderness Systems, and Perception, Amanda Rankin was introducing Tootega and
Delsyk kayaks, and Matt from Spring Creek Outdoor introduced his imported line of kayaks.

View of some of the craft available to test paddle.

Over 60  people had registered their interest for paddling on the day. Some people ended up a little more wet than others, but that was all part of the enjoyment.

The Native Watercraft mariner 12.5 propel was popular, not only the curious wondering about the pedal propel kayaks, but also those extremely interested in the new mode of kayak pedalling
The demo days give people interested in kayaking a way to try the kayaks out in supervised creek/
estuary conditions.

 The feedback from the day has beeen extremely positive. The day was organised to give people a chance to try before they commit to buying, as each kayak has its own characteristics and each
paddler wants something different.
For any further informtion contact Karen at Skee Kayaks Centre at Mullaway.

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Tootega kayaks arrive.

Tootega are a new brand of sit on top kayak to arrive in Australia from England for this summers season.
This fantastic new brand opens up the doors for the more creative paddler.
The name TOOTEGA comes from ancient Inuit mythology, TOOTEGA was a wizened goddess
who could walk on water, and was a protectorate of the Eskimo kayak fishing fleets.
Models include The Pulse, which has a lively manoeuvrable hull, which means it excels in the surf, as well as the perfect kayak for exploring estuaries, creeks and rivers

Amanda demonstrating how stable the pulse 85 and 95 can be.

Stock has arrived!

New Plasma colour for this summer season

The pulse come in a bright range of colours, Aurora, plasma, sunburst and glacier. The other models are the Sector and Prophecy 110, great for fishing, multiday trips or coastal exploring. Hunstmans Prophecy 135 with rudder is the new fishing kayak. This model has been carefully designed with input from top kayak fisherman, to create a stable, versatile seaworthy fishing platform.

New Huntsman Prophecy 135 fishing kayak.

Call into Skee Kayaks to view the full range of Tootega kayaks to see which one may suit you.

Wilderness Systems Demo Kayaks arrive:

Wilderness Systems demo fleet has arrived at Skee Kayak Centre in time for
the on water demo day, to be held sunday 13th November 2011 at Boambee Creek
Reserve.
The demo fleet included, tarpon 100, tarpon 120, Tsunami 125, and 145, Tempest Pro 170
fibreglass sea kayak, pungo, Perception Impulse and Tribe 11.5.

Wilderness Systems demo fleet.

These kayaks are well designed and suited for the novice to the experienced kayaker.

For any information on any Paddle Pro kayaks please contact us at Skee Kayak Centre.

2nd hand fishing kayak 4 sale!
Bruce no longer has the use for his longer fishing kayak:
Islander Strike 4.12m with a tunnel hull for stability.
74cm wide, weight 28kg, capacity 180kg.
Great fishing platform. Contact Bruce Parish 0266541105.
Kayak includes Scotty adjustable rod holder, flush mount rod holders,
delux seat and paddle, RRP $ 1695  SALE PRICE $990 ono.

Islander Strike fishing kayak

Kayak is in excellent condition.
Or email Bruce on abmmp@yahoo.com.au

Kayak has been SOLD

Watsons Caravan and Leisure Show:
Fri 28th, Sat 29th Sun 30th October 2011.
Skee Kayak Centre will have a display at Watsons Caravans in South Coffs Harbour this weekend.
If you haven't had chance to come and see us  at Mullaway, here is your chance.
We will have a range of different kayaks on display, not everything I stock but it will be a good cross section. Lots of different accessories. If you have already purchased a kayak from us, just call in and say hello.

some of the kayaks displayed at lasts years show

some of the accessories available

Hope you can come out and see us and have a chat about kayaks.

Improve your paddling skills workshop.
Sunday 28th August 2011- Boambee Creek Reserve.
Amanda Rankin flatwater coach and Karen Dallas, sea instructor held another improve your skills workshop for a variety of different craft.
We had a few first time paddlers, whom improved with leaps and bounds.
The course was the same format as the July course, but this time also included some video analysis.
Which after lunch was a real eye opener for the paddlers. Especially when on the water some were saying "I don't do that" or " I'm doing what you are asking me to do", the video doesn't play favourites.
There was a lot on learning and a lot of laughs to be had to make it a relaxed enjoyable learning experience.

Sunday's skills group, all smiles.

The below photo is for Matt of JBK- yes you can stand on a toothpick!



Amanda demonstrating good balance and core strength and control.

Paddle Perfect - Amanda Rankin Forward Stroke Clinic:
Saturday 27th August 2011- Boambee Creek Reserve:
Another group of enthusiastic paddlers on racing skis and K1's were put through their paces
in another forward stroke clinic.
Amanda, took the time to show each paddler the correct technique for an effortless, but powerful forward stroke. The weather was drizzling with rain but it didn't slow anyone down.

They braved cooler conditions and drizzling rain.




After lunch and watching a few dvd's of Amanda's personal Olympic experience in 2004 at the Athens games, the video analysis started. This is to help the paddlers see how they are actually paddling, so they can either improve or adjust  their techniques.

Amanda (standing) with some of the group

Improve you paddling skills workshops:
July 31st 2011 Boambee Creek Reserve: 
Karen of Skee Kayak Centre, Austalian Canoeing Flatwater and Sea Kayak Instructor and Amanda Rankin of Paddle Perfect, Australian Canoeing Flatwater Coach, joined forces to help paddlers in all types of craft, improve their skills.
Morning session we divided the group into 2 smaller groups, Amanda concentrating on forward stroke technique on dry land, and Karen teaching the basics of maneuvering and support strokes,
 ( how to prevent a capsize). After 1 1/2 we swapped the groups over, so all 12 paddlers had a good sound basic idea of what was expected of the when we got on the water.
Morning tea a time for the Instructors to be asked questions from the group before entering the water, some took the time to quietly process what they had been shown.
Once on the water Amanda had her group doing drills up and down the Boambee Crk, Karen's group where practicing maneuvering their kayaks, across the river, how to avoid obstacles and the finally raft up together, and comment on how everyone went. The the groups swapped over.

Sunday 31st July 2011 skills group.

After lunch Karen demonstrated rescues, assisted and self rescues. The water was cold so most participants were quite happy to watch Karen continually be tipped out of her kayak, only to show another different way of getting back into the kayak safely. The rescue component will be run during summer in warmer water so all can join in and get wet as well. Course date TBA.

Karen and Amanda after the course.

There was alot to learn, and everyone had at least a few more skills to work with to gain the confidence to expand their paddling horizons.

Amanda Rankin - Paddle Perfect kayak coaching:

Sunday July 30th 2011. Amanda Rankin held a workshop for those paddlers wanting to improve their forward stroke. The type of craft include surf club skis and ocean ski racers. The weather on the saturday was fantastic for the middle of winter. With an enthusiastic group of 6 paddlers, Amanda put them through their paces on the K1 ergo trainer, paddling on this machine under the watchful eye of Amanda, in front of a mirror can help you correct the forward stroke technique before you get on the water. After morning tea, its time to do the forward stroke kayak drills, up and down Boambee Creek.  Amanda was keeping a close check on everyone ensuring all drills were completed to the best of the paddlers ability. There is no escaping what your technique is doing when Amanda has the video camera out. One by one each paddler was asked to paddle straight past the camera doing their best forward stroke technique, then straight at the camera for a different perspective.

In the afternoon, and thank you Christine manager of Boambee Creek Reserve and Cafe for a lovely lunch, the video analysis commenced. Just when you thought everything was going right, and few more pointers and technique drills to practice. I think everyone enjoyed the day and took alot of info and techniques away with them.

July 30th 2011 Improve your forward stroke group

Next course will be Saturday 27th August 2011.

Balanced Boater  - Sea Kayak Instruction:

June 4th, 5th and 6th 2011, Rob Mercer of Balanced Boater kayak instruction came up from Sydney to conduct and introduction to sea kayaking workshop.

The saturday was made up of revision of flatwater skills in the morning, and eskimo rolling in the afternoon.

Out of the group of 12, we have to congratulate Mark  for being the only paddler to successful execute a complete roll.



Practice on land before we enter the ocean

The surf skills sessions were split between 2 days, so everyone had chance to learn as much as possible under the guidance of Rob Mercer - Advanced Sea Kayak Instructor and Assessor, and Karen Dallas - Sea Kayak Instructor level 2 from Skee Kayak Centre. 

Rob Mercer demonstrating a stern rudder

There was a lot to learn is a short time, understanding how to brace in a breaking wave and stay upright, how to paddle out through the surf, and how to return to the beach without being trashed. The adrenalin was running through the veins of a few paddlers, this was opening up a whole new world.

Rob enjoying the surf and showing how it should be done.

Sunday saw some fears overcome, and expectations reached. Some thought they would never be able to surf their sea kayak safely into shore. Yes there were a few capsizes but that's all part of the experience of learning what works, and what doesn't.


Merrem enjoying her first wave.

 Mondays group went from strength to strength. With a smaller group, their enthusiasm  was contagious.
Robyn was determined to catch a wave, and so to Trevor in his new Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 Pro.
Geoff catching his first wave, had a huge grin on his face.

Robyn enjoying the surf experience



Trevor practicing his stern rudder.



Geoff with first successful wave

Everyone from the weekend found it enjoyable and realised how much there is to learn when comes to ocean paddling. This weekend was and introduction to the basics of sea kayaking, and how much more there is to learn if you want to go further offshore.

If you are interested in learning sea skills, either in a sea kayak or how the launch and land a sit on top from the beach, contact Karen - skeekayak@bigpond.com

Skee Kayak Centre whats been happening in 2011.
Demo Day:

Sunday 20th March 2011, Skee Kayaks held an on water come and try day at Boambee Creek Reserve. Approximately 60 interested paddlers attended the 4 hour demo day. We have great weather and a full spring tide, to give the paddlers a great morning on the creek with plenty of clean water.
Brand representatives that displayed and discussed their kayaks, Ocean kayak, Wilderness Systems, Seafarer and Stealth, and we took all our demo kayaks from Australis, Viking and Delsyk as well.
A great day was had by all who attended.

Kayaks of all shapes and sizes and brands.

Looking, discussing and trying different kayaks.

Stay tuned for the next date for the come and try day.
________________________________________________________________________________    Weekend Paddle workshop:

On the 19th and 20th of February 2011 Skee Kayak Centre worked with Paddle NSW to hold an Introduction to Kayaking workshop at Boambee Creek Reserve. The weekend involved Lynn Parker of Paddle NSW - Flatwater and Whitewater Instructor, Matt Goodwin of Jervis Bay Kayak Co. and Seaward Kayaks - Sea Instructor Level 2, Amanda Rankin of Paddle Perfect - Flatwater Coach and Karen Dallas of Skee Kayak Centre, Flatwater Instructor and Sea Leader.
30 keen paddlers for the 2 day workshop which included talks and demonstrations from,
Maritime NSW, Marine Rescue, Amanda Rankin - the Olympic experience, Matt Goodwin -
demonstrating Seaward Kayaks, Faye Wiffen - Coffs Shoulder and Hand Clinic discussing injury prevention, and Lauren Harper - Coastal Pilates and Fitness held an intro Pilates lesson.

Amanda Rankin explaining the art of the forward stroke.

Kayaks of all shapes and sizes worked together to broaden their knowledge of kayaks skills, from flatwater techniques, to paddling in fast moving water against an incoming spring tide.

Lynn Parker with her group and sawtell bridge.

A colourful array of kayaks for the workshop

Enthusiastic participants were coached in everything from forward paddling, maneuvouring,bracing, self and assisted rescues and surf launch and landings.

Robin practicing rescues with Geoff

I think everyone who attended gained a great deal of practical kayaking knowledge, hopefully they can take away and build on.

The weekend was full of learning, new experiences, heaps of fun while meeting new paddling friends.
For information on future kayak intruction courses or private kayak Instruction contact Karen:
skeekayak@bigpond.com.

some of the Seaward range of kayaks were displayed.

 I would like to thank Matt Goodwin for bringing the " Seaward Express" all the way from Jervis Bay to Sawtell, to let people from the Coffs area and some travelled from Port Macquarie to experience these kayaks. It was a great display of lightweight TX thermoformed and composite sea kayaks. A large group of very impressed paddlers had the opportunity to try out these fantastic craft, which are now available in the Coffs Harbour area at Skee Kayak Centre.