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evlPanda

NSW

9207 posts

evlPanda

NSW, 9207 posts

11 Nov 2008 6:02pm

"A chance encounter with a pod of orca whales provided a special thrill for Raglan kite surfer Matt Taggart last weekend.

A normal Saturday afternoon turned into a memorable moment for Mr Taggart when a pod of five or six orcas, including a mother and calf, came close to shore in search of stingray."

Full story:
~~http://www.stuff.co.nz/4757556a11.html~~

cRAZY Canuk

NSW

2528 posts

cRAZY Canuk

NSW, 2528 posts

11 Nov 2008 6:18pm

evlPanda said...

"A chance encounter with a pod of orca whales provided a special thrill for Raglan kite surfer Matt Taggart last weekend.

A normal Saturday afternoon turned into a memorable moment for Mr Taggart when a pod of five or six orcas, including a mother and calf, came close to shore in search of stingray."

Full story:
~~http://www.stuff.co.nz/4757556a11.html~~

They probably saw him in his wetty and thought they where going to nab a big seal

Mr float

NSW

3452 posts

Mr float

NSW, 3452 posts

11 Nov 2008 6:21pm

anyone know what kite it is ?(not relevant to story but am interested ,looks like ozone light 3 strut)

Charl dv

2485 posts

Charl dv

WA, 2485 posts

11 Nov 2008 5:56pm

pretty common sighting in raglan.. i kited there when i first learned and was riding in the river mouth with about 8 other kiters.. saw 2 orcas on the far side and after two tacks it popped up right next to the rescue boat less that 50m away from me... it was pretty thrilling sight ay. Also saw a few at St Helier in Auckland city whilst kiting.

Jeza

25 posts

Jeza

25 posts

11 Nov 2008 6:52pm

It will be an Ozone kite, and looks like it is the light. Is it an 09 prototype? New graphics look good!

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