Resources
Otago Harbour and coast
Coastal Forecast for Sea Area Chalmers
Dunedin Tide Times and Tide Charts
Portobello Water Temperature
Dunedin Surf & Beach Forecast
Aramoana Spit 48 hour detailed Surf Forecast
Wind Summary » Port Otago - see individual sites on menu on left-hand side
Air Pressure » Port Otago
Vessel Schedules » Port Otago - scroll down to see ship arrivals, departures, and movements within the harbour
Port Chalmers Berth Facilities has maps showing locations of berths referred to in vessel schedules
Otago Regional Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2019 - what you need to know to be legal on the water
130km/hr+ southerly front hitting Otago Peninsula or Why you should check the forecast (video)
Sea kayak surfing on Otago Harbour - a strong southerly from another perspective (video)
Safety
Why Cold Water is Dangerous - there's more to it than hypothermia
See also Cold Shock and Swimming Failure - TLDR: your polyprop won't save you.
Rating Sea Conditions - a method for sea kayakers
CLAP: More than just an acronym - group safety and management
Safety In Numbers - or not? (from the University of Sea Kayaking)
Flotation and Sea Kayaks
Technique
The Kayak Roll - this is the roll that is taught at OCKC pool sessions at Taieri College (video)
30 second kayak rescue - combines several good ideas, although not the heel-hook re-entry (video)
Scoop rescue - a way to get an incapacitated paddler back into their boat (video)
Rolling With Maligiaq: Greenland Kayaking Technique
Other links
Moana Pool timetable - 0730-0900 Wed & Fri there's usually a space for kayaking, but check the timetable the day before.
Canterbury Sea Kayak Network
Kayarchy - the sea kayaker's free online handbook - an excellent resource
The UK Sea Kayak Guidebook - lots of information including an almanac and forums
University of Sea Kayaking
Our marine environment 2019 - sobering report from NZ Ministry for the Environment
Solar and Lunar Calendars - create your own
KASK: Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers
Coastal Forecast for Sea Area Chalmers
Dunedin Tide Times and Tide Charts
Portobello Water Temperature
Dunedin Surf & Beach Forecast
Aramoana Spit 48 hour detailed Surf Forecast
Wind Summary » Port Otago - see individual sites on menu on left-hand side
Air Pressure » Port Otago
Vessel Schedules » Port Otago - scroll down to see ship arrivals, departures, and movements within the harbour
Port Chalmers Berth Facilities has maps showing locations of berths referred to in vessel schedules
Otago Regional Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2019 - what you need to know to be legal on the water
130km/hr+ southerly front hitting Otago Peninsula or Why you should check the forecast (video)
Sea kayak surfing on Otago Harbour - a strong southerly from another perspective (video)
Safety
Why Cold Water is Dangerous - there's more to it than hypothermia
See also Cold Shock and Swimming Failure - TLDR: your polyprop won't save you.
Rating Sea Conditions - a method for sea kayakers
CLAP: More than just an acronym - group safety and management
Safety In Numbers - or not? (from the University of Sea Kayaking)
Flotation and Sea Kayaks
Technique
The Kayak Roll - this is the roll that is taught at OCKC pool sessions at Taieri College (video)
30 second kayak rescue - combines several good ideas, although not the heel-hook re-entry (video)
Scoop rescue - a way to get an incapacitated paddler back into their boat (video)
Rolling With Maligiaq: Greenland Kayaking Technique
Other links
Moana Pool timetable - 0730-0900 Wed & Fri there's usually a space for kayaking, but check the timetable the day before.
Canterbury Sea Kayak Network
Kayarchy - the sea kayaker's free online handbook - an excellent resource
The UK Sea Kayak Guidebook - lots of information including an almanac and forums
University of Sea Kayaking
Our marine environment 2019 - sobering report from NZ Ministry for the Environment
Solar and Lunar Calendars - create your own
KASK: Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers