Open Slalom

Members of the Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club ventured south to Mangahao, near Shannon, to take part in an open canoeing slalom held there recently. The course is exceptionally good, having been especially built, and calls for a great degree of skill.

Terry Kay has problems as he negotiates a gate at a tricky bend.

The Gisborne team in the team slalom was Keith Hughes (left), Tony Geard (No. 69) and Russell Pilcher.

Keith Hughes sculling for support on the well planned course.

Danny Humphries takes pn some of the white water on the course.

Other members of the club took off on a tramp recently and explored the caves at Maru-maru.

Canoeing on the local scene has also been receiving attention.

Standing in one of the bigger caves are, from left, Julie Hawkins, Graham Tombleson, Steven Hughes, Helen Humble, Luenda Jobson, Athol Scholes, Kerry Humble, Philippa Tombleson, Ian McKelvie, Roger Humble and Roger Tombleson.

Steven Hughes goes about as far as he can go, deep in the bowels of the earth.

This course, six miles up the Waimata River provides a good starting place for junior and novice members to learn the art. Steven Hughes works his way through a gate.

The Waioeka River provides plenty of challenges for the experienced members of the club. Russell Pilcher negotiates a tricky stretch of water.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 240 : June 19, 1974

Open Slalom