Thread: Kaikoura snorkel / spearfish trip

I would be keen for a Cabin but don't mind tenting would like a hot shower at the end of the day but a bucket bath is just as good.

What I have. spare suit mask fins booties (size 10) so 8-11 would fit em. I'm xl size so if your smaller bring some poly prop to where under my suit would be an idea.Spear gun can source a couple. If we could source a couple of spare weight belts etc that would be great.

Knowledge of area.. I can almost garanttee a feed of Paua / Kina. Crays will depend on Vis / weather on the weekend, Butterfish and Moki are not one of my strong points but we can always go have a look.

Experince.. I can take a first timer (adult or child) and show em the ropes, I am not a qulified instructor though. That said I have 20 + experince and am not a cowboy and will not put anyone at risk.

What to bring or beg borrow etc.. A KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR ABILTIES. If your can't clear your ears I cannot take you deeper than about 1 meter, If you are not a strong swimmer I can find a safe area for you to have a float and still experince free diving.

Mask ..One size type will not fit all... so mine may not suit you it will still work but a leaking mask is not ideal. A cheap wharehouse one will do the trick it just wont be a comfortable as a silcon one.

Wetsuit. If you can source / borrow a suit that almost fits this would be a bounus that said I've seen hardy types in shorts and t-shirt with a mask and snorkle gathering paua. Fins and booties would be a beinifit but not compulsary. and some cheap gloves would also help.

Paua knife.. Head down to your local MAF office and ask for one of their free paua knives they're bloody beaut.

Boats / rods / surfcasters if your keen bring em... If you don't have you can't do.

Cray pots as above.. Please have em Maf regs complient.

Foot note:- I'm keen for a feed of Paua but would rather limit our catch to a good feed each rather than taking our Quota (this is not a complusary rule there are specifc MAF regs in regards to catch limits).