Long distance surf ski paddling is a new and growing sport in Auckland. The Royal Akarana Yacht Club is the home to the largest surf ski community in the country with over 90 surf ski members. The club offers storage, shower and changing facilities, training times and social events. Want to find out more click here. New members are welcome, drop past the club, email kevin@rayc.org.nz or phone 524 9945.
Training times are Monday Wednesday Thursday meeting at 6.30am, Saturday 7.30am and Sunday 8.00am. Everyone is welcome.
To stay in touch with other paddlers or find out about down wind paddles, additional training times and general banter. Join the RAP Yahoo Group
Canoe Racing New Zealand is the governing body of Long Distance Surf Ski paddling in New Zealand. To receive their newsletter and find out what's happening in the sport go to www.canoeracing.org.nz.
Wakaama Website for races - www.wakaama.co.nz
Surfski Information in South Africa - www.surfski.info
The Paddling Project for coaching and races - http://pocockpaddlingcoaching.blogspot.com/