Just a heads-up to all paddlers about cleaning gear for Didymo. The other day we had a customer drop off a deck for some warranty work. Basically the water-proof coating was delaminating. Turns out that he had cleaned the deck after use in a South Island river with a bleach based solution. While we did replace this deck, we would prefer not to do this too often. Many of you will be aware of the issues with chlorine from your days in swimming pools playing canoe polo. Even the low levels of chlorine in pools tend to degrade spray decks and other paddling gear. We would suggest in accordance with MAF (http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo) the use of a 5% biodegradable detergent solution. Also the use of household disinfectant containing the active ingredient benzalkonium chloride. Biosecurity New Zealand has advised that “Having reviewed this chemical, we consider that Benzalkonium chloride would be covered in the decontamination recommendations for Didymo in the antiseptic hand cleaner category.” Remember: DO NOT USE CHLORINE BASED PRODUCTS IF YOU WANT YOUR GEAR TO STAY WATER PROOF.

We’ve been working on new designs for this season and our new fishing sit on top kayak is not too far away. We’ve incorporated lots of the features that you’ve been asking for. More pictures will be available soon……

Mission Kayaking today released it’s new themes for it’s range for 07-08. The themes which the respective kayaks & accessories will appear under are: Beach Lake River Ocean These themes will allow both dealers & end users to select the type of kayak they want for the type of activity & theme they will be using the kayak in.

Mission Kayaking Ltd was created & released today. Mission Kayaking formerly Current Craft Perception Ltd NZ] is now the new holding company & brand name for a series of specially designed kayaks for both the Australasian market & export market to South East Asia, South Pacific & Australia. The new entity of Mission Kayaking also has new directors from a combination of two paddlesports businesses in New Zealand & Australia. Between them the new directors bring over 80 years experience in the industry along with a lot of knowledge & design of kayaks and accessories.

Mission announced it’s new 10″ round hatch lid will be available on all models this summer.