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No 215 : May 17, 1972

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Ride The Wild Water

These contributed photos were taken during the National Canoe championships, which were held over Easter on the rapids of the Waikare-Taheke River. On this river is situated the Puripawa Power Station, below Tuai. The water is wild as it threshes its way over thousands of rocks and boulders and much skill is needed for the sport.

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Tony Geard positions to reverse through one of the gates.

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Over these 15 feet high falls, David Waite of Wairoa has canoed twice.

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Bernard Fletcher of Palmerston North, one of New Zealand's top canoeists, in action.

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Fletcher lent this canoe to someone less experienced. See what happened! Fortunately, it is made of fibreglass and can be mended without Too much trouble.

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The power station held back the water to allow the course to be set. See the hidden hazards

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Now you can see how rapids are actually formed

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