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Andy Dopleach (Business Development)

Andy hadn't kayaked much until he met Dana and they paddled down the Mekong together in Laos. Despite all of the near death experiences with rocks, river boats and water buffalo he hasn't stopped kayaking since and enjoys paddling just about anything from race boats to super stable sit on tops. He's happiest in something with more speed than stability and will happily take a few swims to avoid seeing a bow wave.

Position:

Website development & store assistant
 

Length of service:

Since 2005
 

Favourite trips:

Little Port Cooper, Lyttelton Harbour, Sumner surf
 

Favourite boats:

Barracuda Beachcomber Ultralight - Plenty of stability in a fast kayak. Andy won the 'C' grade of the Brass Monkey in the Beachcomber in 2007.

Fenn Mako6 - it makes me smile.
 

Favourite paddles:

Wicked Wings Ell, Wicked Wings Mâch 4 Small, Jazz Albatross
 

Countries paddled:

New Zealand, France, England, Laos, Thailand