Whitewater Canoe Club: Hugh Canard

Hurunui South Branch with pics and video clips

Hugh Canard — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:16:29 GMT

Cromwell Gap

Hugh Canard — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:15:12 GMT

This massive rapid had two parts. The biggest bit is at the top - a wave so big that it formed a pipeline you could surf. Then there's this bit. It is sadly no more. Deceased. No longer with us. Dead. Pining for the fiords... Videoed by Barry. Swum by ??

Waiau - the upper section in St james

Hugh Canard — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:03:37 GMT

The WWCC is working to gain access to this river. The last time the club ran the lower gorge was in 1989. That's too bloody long ago.

Intake - Selwyn stock water

Hugh Canard — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:02:07 GMT

Possibly a site for a playwave for after work.

Susitna River, Alaska

Hugh Canard — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:26 GMT

This is the video that gave all of us nightmares in the days of fibreglass boats. It's still the biggest stuff you'll see on a video.

Waiau River - St James Station

Hugh Canard — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:25:43 GMT

The upper river runs through remote Canterbury high country. It has lots of G3 and some G4 whitewater. It is a two day self-supported trip at present. The club is in negotiations over access. If you're interested, contact Hugh Canard

Taipo R back in the 80s.

Hugh Canard — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:02:13 GMT

That boulder is now about 500m closer to the gorge entrance.

Kawarau River

Hugh Canard — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:00:52 GMT

Slalom on Roaring Meg. Murray Watson, Hugh Canard and William Trengrove exceed themselves by entering.

Under a Dam

Hugh Canard — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:58:48 GMT

Rapids that we used to paddle but are now lost forever.

Clarence River

Hugh Canard — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:57:42 GMT

First club trip Christmas>New Year 1980

Buller River

Hugh Canard — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:55:06 GMT

Pop Up Toaster on the Earthquake section. Long boats trying stuff that playboaters do all the time now. Note the cross bow stroke.....

Cromwell Gap

Hugh Canard — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:53:18 GMT

This rapid is no more. Say no more.

Mokihinui River - Labour Weekend 2008

Hugh Canard — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:51:40 GMT

To raise awareness of the threat of a hydro dam on this wilderness river, 47 WWCC members and friends paddled the river in a Southerly in high flow.

Avon River Picnic trip 2008

Hugh Canard — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:01:35 GMT

Waiatoto 2007

Hugh Canard — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:30:36 GMT

First 2 rapids. Whitewater Canoe Club trip, feb 2007

Per almost gets the Branch Manager's position.

Hugh Canard — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:28:44 GMT

Upper Buller River get out.

Hurunui River, Hawarden Gap

Hugh Canard — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:27:08 GMT

This is in the easier lower gorge run. Paddler Hugh, video by Per.

Whitcombe River pt 2

Hugh Canard — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:25:58 GMT

Part 2 of the first descent 8mm film. Great skills and some awesome swimming.

Waiatoto River, NZ cataraft run

Hugh Canard — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:24:39 GMT

Casey's Flat rapid run in an Aire Ocelot. Video by Linda.

Rangitata River NZ

Hugh Canard — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:22:47 GMT

Whitewater Canoe Club Sunday outing. Rangitata Gorge at 60 cumecs or so?