hi

as the estuary is out because of sewerage and polloution due to the dam quake.... where else is good for learning around chch??

waikuku?
elesmere?

im not sure where to go

sumner beach and brighton are a no go at the momment

i rang Ecan this morning..... seems from the waimak to lyttleton harbour is out. as its pollouted with sewerage etc and waste from the quake

SUX!!!


i hear lake elesmere is pollouted from the birdlife?

We all ended up at waikuku the other weekend though wasn't windy enough for kite surfing that weekend but that looks about it on the coast. Its also the kitesports challenge this weekend 26th-27th at wiakuku camping out there fri and sat nights. cheak out facebook for more details http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=195351597161695]

Alright then all.
What are the thoughts on the Estuary water quality at the moment?

Lots of people have been returning to the water in the last few weeks and the wind is pumping... Hard to turn down but is the water just super polluted? Silly idea? Thoughts???!

Hi Chris

I would look at engaging with the council. OK, they are busy people, but they do work for us and polluted water is a serious issue. The other though is maybe the area health board as the water would pose a health to users. As for ideas about how to stay safe while riding in the water. My advice would be to look at how you can keep yourself safe it contaminated water. There must be some information out there that would have some tips. Maybe ear plugs or products that you could take. I know that plenty of vitamin C is useful for most nasties!

Let us know what you find... of course the obvious is to kitesurf elsewhere. Would be keen to see some pictures of the location and it's pollution.

Good Luck
Jase