As a crew of three, we plan to set off at the start of April 2024 to sea kayak the length of Fiordland, from South to North. Starting in Lake Hauroko, paddling our way up the coast and making three main base camps along the way. This is where we will base ourselves for roughly 30 days in each site. The goal is to explore rivers that have high potential for first descents in whitewater kayaks and to attempt to paddle these virgin rivers in remote locations.
When rain comes it will be our window to attempt the majority of the rivers as they will require higher flows. When the weather is good we will be fishing, diving, and hunting for food, all while exploring the valleys and peaks of some of the roughest, most remote, corners of New Zealand.
Camp One: Cliff Cove in Taiari / Chalky Inlet
Camp Two: Doubtful Sound / Patea
Camp Three: Taiporoporo / Charles Sound
The goal with the base camps is to allow us a place to set up and return to after the harder days. It will give us somewhere to dry out and shelter from the seven meters of a annual rain fall Fiordland receives.
Everything we are bringing will fit inside of the whitewater boats so they can be lowered over the side of a fishing boat and towed to shore with our sea kayaks.
100 Days. Plentiful first descents. Remote explorations in what has been considered one of few "wonders of the world".
See you all in a 100 days!
- Dan Sutherland and Team.
Stay tuned for updates on their trip. We look forward to video pieces and imagery from their trip as they have a safe return! See you in a 100 days team!
Technical Gear For Their Trip:
- Devil's Club Dry Suits
- Long Sleeve Rival Paddle Jackets
- Klingon Empire Spray Skirts
- Royal Rand Spray Skirts
- Thick Skin Union Suits
- Balaclava Union Suits
- Shittens
- Hot Head Balaclava Neoprene
- Cockpit Covers