2 down 4 to go, thanks to Canoe and Kayak

There are 6 of us from the Kiwi crew flying out from NZ, this means we can take 6 kayaks. Thanks to Canoe and Kayak, we now only need to raise enough funds for 4 kayaks, as they are donating two towards the project.

But wait there's more...................................................... not only are they donating two kayaks, but all the gear to go with them, paddles, spray decks, helmets and buoyancy aids. This is a massive contribution towards the project and means more gear for Nepali Girls to learn in.

We are extremely grateful to Canoe and Kayak for this generous donation. They have also offered great discounts on any gear we buy for the Nepali Women, so with two less boats to buy, we will hopefully have enough funding to purchase a bit more gear.

There will also be an article in the next Canoe and Kayak Magazine, which is due out in November.

Once again, a huge thanks to Canoe and Kayak for all their support with this project

Emi and her Mumma working those needles

Emi Earle, part of the Kiwi crew, is over in Ireland at the moment, and has been working super hard with her Mum (Anne). The duo has been crocheting beanies frantically over the last couple of weeks in an effort to raise funds toward the project. They have done a fantastic job, raising $270 by selling the beanies. Thanks to all the staff at the Belfast Adventure Centre who purchased the styley hats, and also to the crew at TIDES who will now be sporting the brightly coloured beanies.
Thanks so much to Emi and Anne for all their late night crocheting. Those beanies aren't quick to make and they only had limited time. Emi is of to India in the next few days for an exciting adventure where she will make her way across the country and boarder to meet up with us on the 12th of November in Kathmandu.



The Belfast Adventure Centre crew in Ireland showing of their new winter wardrobe

Sun Salutations

Whitney has been saluting the sun for the past few months with the many Yoga classes she has been teaching. She leaves for Nepal in two weeks and from all the people attending her classes, she has made US$1000 towards the Nepali Girls project. With this she will be able to buy a bunch of gear that will be donated to the Nepali Girls Kayak Club. So a huge thanks to all those people who attended Whitney's Yoga-ing and to Whitney who spent many many hours of her time teaching the classes to fundraise for this project.



Here is a photo of the lovely lady herself, looking very comfy in her kayak after all that Yoga