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White Water World
The spectacular sport of canoeing is fast gaining popularity, and a young Gisborne man who is very enthusiastic about the sport is Shaun Leyland. With the help of Tony Geard, who has recently returned to Gisborne, and Peter Hills, he has been demonstrating the basics of canoeing at the Sandown pool. You've got to walk before you can run.
A canoeist in action on one of the rapids on the Tarawera River.
Sean Leyland discusses a rolling technique with Peter Hills (in canoe). Rolling allows the canoeist to stay with his craft if he strikes trouble during a race.
An underwater view of Peter Hills completing a roll.
A canoeist's eye-view of the white water world.
With the help of Ian Cumming (right), Shaun and Peter also make fibreglass canoes. Here, one has just been released from the mould.
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