Mokihinui Heli Trip
The highlight of 2011 was our heli-trip down the Mokihinui River in semester 2 (http://rivers.org.nz/nz/west-coast/mokihinui/mokihinui-forks-down). This gem is tucked away on the West Coast of the South Island and is a damming prospect for Meridian Energy.
Two rafts and 17 kayakers enjoyed the thrills of the Mokihinui River and were enlightened to the perils of damming, hands off the Mokihinui!!
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The recently rebranded KayakZone (formerly CoW) is now open at 35 Moorhouse Arv (in the Map World building) with some great stock and the same friendly team. Open 6 days, pop in and see Dave, tell him you're UCCC and see what a bargain he offers!
Big up's to Kev England at Hydroscapes River Safety for bringing a new level of safety to our club and kitting out 6 lucky dudes and dudettes with one of his prototype Full On Vests (FoV).
UCCC Members are lucky enough to get a 20% discount so if you're in the market for a new PFD, throwbag, cows tail etc this link if definately worth checking out: http://www.whitewater-safety.com/
Current UCCC members get a discounted Cumec subscription, $20 for a years subcription! Contact Antz and tell him you're UCCC: cumecmagazine@clear.net.nz
Finally...
Don’t be afraid to hassle someone on the committee and say you wanna go kayaking – regardless of ability!
If you want more details on the club in the interim, contact Club Captain Tim Grunshaw (Captain).
Mission
The UCCC has a long history at the University of Canterbury and is known for its high activity rate. Our goal is to nurture and develop any interest in Canoeing, River Kayaking, Sea Kayaking, Multi-Sport Kayaking, Canoe Polo and any other forms of Canoeing and Kayaking. We offer beginners courses, intermediate courses, water specific safety training and most importantly a way to get in contact with other like-minded and skilled people.
Who are we
The UCCC is a non-profit organisation that is organised by students who volunteer their time for organising the club, running trips, social events and training programs.
Safety
The UCCC has an emphasis on safe water practice and educating people how to mitigate the effects of their recreational practices on the unique and amazing environment we have in New Zealand. These are two areas where the UCCC definitely practices what it preaches.