8 articles
Granite headlands, golden sand and golden kelp: New Zealand's smallest national park meets scallop country at the top of the South Island.
Tom Okafor ·
Dinoflagellate light turns kelp bays into liquid stars on warm summer nights. Where and when to paddle for bioluminescence, and how to do it right.
Tom Okafor ·
How to plan and paddle a kelp-forest route: wind windows, fog strategy, tide gates, moving through canopy, and the etiquette that keeps otters and seals unbothered.
Tom Okafor ·
How to launch and land a sea kayak through surf safely: reading wave sets, timing lulls, bracing skills, boat choice and knowing when to stay on the beach.
Tom Okafor ·
Kelp coasts are world-class paddling and unforgiving water. Dress-for-immersion rules, self-rescue skills, weather reading and float plans for cold-water kayakers.
Tom Okafor ·
The sea kayak is the best viewing platform above a kelp forest. Where to go, what to see from the surface, and how to paddle a canopy without snagging.
Tom Okafor ·
Plan a day paddle along kelp coastlines — choosing routes, timing tides and currents, reading the canopy from seat level, and staying safe on exposed water.
Tom Okafor ·
How to plan a multi-day sea kayak trip along a kelp coastline — route shape, tide and swell strategy, landing through kelp beds, and camping with a light footprint.
Tom Okafor ·