Appendix 4 Surf breaks

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Appendix 4 Surf breaks"

Transcription

1 Appendix 4 Surf s Appendix 4 Surf s All provisions in this appendix are regional coastal plan [rcp]. ID Name Location Break Type Seabed Composition Description 1 Te Arai (including Pacific Road access point 'Black Swamp') Exposed beach that is Good wave quality suitable to all skill levels. Offers a 'wilderness' development. Good 2 Pakiri (North - 'Forestry') Exposed beach that is Good wave quality suitable to all skill levels. Offers a 'wilderness' development. Good 3 Pakiri (South) Exposed beach that is Good wave quality suitable to all skill levels. Offers a 'wilderness' development. Good 4 Goat Rock/sand Semi exposed reef. Relatively inconsistent. Good to high wave quality suitable to 'wilderness' experience with little development. Good 5 Daniels Leigh, Rock Exposed reef. Relatively consistent. High wave quality suitable to experienced surfers. Good 6 Boulders Leigh, s Rock/sand Exposed variable reef s. Frequently surfable. Good to high wave quality suitable to 'wilderness' experience with a lack of development. Difficult Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Decision Version 19 August

2 Appendix 4 Surf s 7 Omaha and Bar, bar, groyne s Semi exposed beach, bar and groyne s. Provides wave quality suitable to learners relatively consistently. Occasionally provides good wave quality suitable to competent surfers. High amenity values and good facilities. Good 8 Tawharanui / patches of rocky reef Exposed beach. Relatively consistent. Average to good wave quality suitable to all skill levels. Offers a 'wilderness' experience with lack of development. Good 9 Orewa and Bar, bar Sheltered beach and bar s. Inconsistent. Wave quality highly suitable to and valued by learners and novices. High amenity values and good facilities. Good 10 Red Sheltered beach. Inconsistent. Wave quality highly suitable to and valued by learners and novices. Good facilities and 11 Long Bay s Rock Sheltered reef. Inconsistent but good wave quality suitable for competent surfers. Difficult access 12 Milford and and beach s Rock and sand Sheltered reef. suitable for novice to competent surfers. Highly valued and utilised urban surf. Good 13 O'Neills Takapuna, /po int Rock Sheltered reef. suitable for novice to competent surfers. Highly valued and utilised urban surf. Good Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Decision Version 19 August

3 Appendix 4 Surf s 14 North (Takapuna) Takapuna, Volcanic reef Sheltered reef. suitable for novice to competent surfers. Highly valued and utilised urban surf. Good facilities and 15 Takapuna and South and reef s and rock Sheltered beach and reef s. Inconsistent, poor to average wave quality, however highly valued and utilised urban surf. Suitable for learners to competent surfers. Good facilities and 16 Orere Point Point Boulders/ cobbles Sheltered point. suitable to novice to competent surfers. Good 17 Rimmers Road Exposed beach that is of development. Adequate 18 Muriwai (South) Exposed beach that is suitable to competent to experienced surfers. High amenity value and good facilities. Good 19 Maori Bay, reef, rock Exposed beach that is experienced surfers. Good facilities and Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Decision Version 19 August

4 Appendix 4 Surf s 20 Te Henga (Bethells ) Exposed beach that is of development. Good facilities and 21 O'Neill Bay, rip reform Exposed beach that is of development. Access requires minute walk. 22 Anawhata Exposed beach that is of development. Adequate 23 Whites Exposed beach that is experienced surfers. 'Wilderness' development. Difficult 24 Piha, bar Exposed beach and bar that is frequently suitable for wave riding. Good to high wave quality suited for competent to experienced surfers. High amenity values and good facilities. Good Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Decision Version 19 August

5 Appendix 4 Surf s 25 Karekare Exposed beach that is of development. Good 26 Whatipu Inner harbour, beach Sheltered inner harbour beach. Infrequent. Average wave quality suitable to competent surfers. Offers a 'wilderness' development. Adequate access 27 Kariotahi Exposed beach that is Good wave quality suitable for competent to experienced surfers. Good 28 Whangapoua (Okiwi) Great Bar Exposed bar that is High wave quality suitable for competent to experienced surfers. Offers a 'wilderness' experience with low level of development. Access across estuary mouth. 29 Awana Bay Great Exposed beach that is 'wilderness' experience with low level of development. Good 30 Palmers and Kaitoke Great Exposed beach s that are Good to high quality wave suitable to competent surfers. Offers a 'wilderness' experience with low level of development. Adequate Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Decision Version 19 August

6 Appendix 4 Surf s 31 Medlands /Shark Alley Great, reef /rock Exposed beach and reef s that are frequently suitable for wave riding. Good to high wave quality suitable to competent surfers. Good 32 Onetangi Waiheke Sheltered beach. Low to average wave quality suitable for learners to competent surfers. Good 33 Palm Waiheke Sheltered beach. Low to average wave quality suitable for learners to competent surfers. Good Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Decision Version 19 August

Submission on the proposed New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2008 Sections 49 and 57 of the Resource Management Act 1991

Submission on the proposed New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2008 Sections 49 and 57 of the Resource Management Act 1991 Submission on the proposed New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2008 Sections 49 and 57 of the Resource Management Act 1991 To: Board of Inquiry Proposed NZCPS C/- Department of Conservation PO Box 10

More information

F4. Coastal Mooring Zone and moorings outside the Coastal Mooring Zone

F4. Coastal Mooring Zone and moorings outside the Coastal Mooring Zone F4. Coastal Mooring Zone and moorings outside the Coastal Mooring Zone F4.1. Zone description This section addresses the provisions relating to moorings in the Coastal Mooring Zone and those outside the

More information

Beach Change in the Auckland Region: Current State and Trends. December 2016 Technical Report 2016/048

Beach Change in the Auckland Region: Current State and Trends. December 2016 Technical Report 2016/048 Beach Change in the Auckland Region: Current State and Trends December 2016 Technical Report 2016/048 Beach Change in the Auckland Region: Current State and Trends December 2016 Technical Report 2016/048

More information

Wave-dominated embayed beaches. Andrew D Short School of Geosciences University of Sydney

Wave-dominated embayed beaches. Andrew D Short School of Geosciences University of Sydney Wave-dominated embayed beaches Andrew D Short School of Geosciences University of Sydney Wave-dominated embayed beaches wave-dominated beaches embayed beaches morphodynamics of W-D embayed beaches circulation,

More information

Great Barrier Island marine reserve proposal - Summary of submissions to proposal

Great Barrier Island marine reserve proposal - Summary of submissions to proposal Great Barrier Island marine reserve proposal - Summary of submissions to proposal Submission number Date Address 2 Address 3 Organisation / Iwi Involvement: Resident Involvement: Land Owner Involvement:

More information

HIGHVIEW COLLEGE RECREATIONAL WATER POLICY

HIGHVIEW COLLEGE RECREATIONAL WATER POLICY HIGHVIEW COLLEGE RECREATIONAL WATER POLICY Person Responsible Sports Co-ordinator Rationale Recreational swimming occurs when learning swimming and water safety is not the main objective of the activity.

More information

Dune Management at Piha

Dune Management at Piha Dune Management at Piha Review and Proposed Management Plan Prepared for Auckland Council Prepared by: J Dahm, Eco Nomos Ltd September 2013 1 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION... 3 1.1 PURPOSE OF REVIEW... 3 1.2

More information

Kaituna Cut Surf Break Investigation. Preliminary Assessment

Kaituna Cut Surf Break Investigation. Preliminary Assessment Kaituna Cut Surf Break Investigation Preliminary Assessment Draft Report June 2016 This report has been prepared under the DHI Business Management System certified by Bureau Veritas to comply with ISO

More information

Combining Surfing and Coastal Protection What Is The Perfect Surf?

Combining Surfing and Coastal Protection What Is The Perfect Surf? Abstract Proceedings of the 15 th Australasian Coastal & Ocean Engineering Conference Combining Surfing and Coastal Protection What Is The Perfect Surf? Works [both hard and soft structures] for coastal

More information

# Post Consultation and Submissions Resource Consent Conditions for Surfing Impact Mitigation August 2016

# Post Consultation and Submissions Resource Consent Conditions for Surfing Impact Mitigation August 2016 # Post Consultation and Submissions Resource Consent Conditions for Surfing Impact Mitigation August 2016 Surf Mitigation Management Plan 1 1 Not less than 6 months prior to the commencement of the construction

More information

Monitoring Surfing Quality below the Jordan River Generating Station (Year 2)

Monitoring Surfing Quality below the Jordan River Generating Station (Year 2) Jordan River Project Water Use Plan Monitoring Surfing Quality below the Jordan River Generating Station (Year 2) Reference: JORMON#5 Monitoring Surfing Quality Below the Jordan River Generating Station

More information

14.0 MARINE ENVIRONMENT

14.0 MARINE ENVIRONMENT 14.0 MARINE ENVIRONMENT 14.1 INTRODUCTION This Chapter provides an assessment of the physical and ecological effects of the proposed marine facilities in Rupert s Bay. The proposed works at Rupert s Bay

More information

Regional Cycle Programme Update

Regional Cycle Programme Update Agenda Item 10 (ii) Regional Cycle Programme Update Glossary Auckland Council Auckland Transport Cycle Action Auckland New Zealand Transport Agency Regional Cycle Network (AC) (AT) (CAA) (NZTA) (RCN) Executive

More information

January 2010 (Replaces November 2007) ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES

January 2010 (Replaces November 2007) ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES January 2010 (Replaces November 2007) ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION New Zealand has a wide range of environmental conditions, from the harsh

More information

OECS Regional Engineering Workshop September 29 October 3, 2014

OECS Regional Engineering Workshop September 29 October 3, 2014 B E A C H E S. M A R I N A S. D E S I G N. C O N S T R U C T I O N. OECS Regional Engineering Workshop September 29 October 3, 2014 Coastal Erosion and Sea Defense: Introduction to Coastal/Marine Structures

More information

Warm-up # 7 A day 5/17 - B day 5/18 UPDATE YOUR TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warm-up # 7 A day 5/17 - B day 5/18 UPDATE YOUR TABLE OF CONTENTS Warm-up # 7 A day 5/17 - B day 5/18 UPDATE YOUR TABLE OF CONTENTS Question: List all examples of surface water on Earth. Answer: Rivers and streams, lakes and reservoirs, (ponds) wetlands, estuaries and

More information

A full version of this guide is available with photos online at

A full version of this guide is available with photos online at Llyn.info Beach Guide Printable version to take with you the use of any information on Llyn.info is at the risk of the user and Llyn.info, it s webmaster nor any of it s advertisers can be held responsible

More information

2018 POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS OCTOBER EVENT ENTRY CIRCULAR # 2 Surf Life Saving New Zealand Version

2018 POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS OCTOBER EVENT ENTRY CIRCULAR # 2 Surf Life Saving New Zealand Version 1 2018 POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 12-14 OCTOBER EVENT ENTRY CIRCULAR # 2 Surf Life Saving New Zealand Version 1.0 2 Welcome Event Entry Circular #2 Welcome to the SLSNZ 2018 Pool Rescue Championships. This

More information

* 1 I am a person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; or

* 1 I am a person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; or Further Submission on The Greater Wellington Natural Resources Plan Review. Please complete this form to make a further submission on the Proposed Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington Region (PNRP).

More information

4.1 Analysis of Shoreline Surveys

4.1 Analysis of Shoreline Surveys 4.0 COASTAL EROSION HAZARD ASSESSMENT There has been considerable net coastal erosion at the southern end of Muriwai Beach over the last few decades (Cato, 1987). This chapter examines the trend for shoreline

More information

Surf Survey Summary Report

Surf Survey Summary Report Port Otago Limited 15 Beach Street Port Chalmers Surf Survey Summary Report August 13-September 1 Leigh McKenzie Summary of Surf Locations of Interest Port Otago Ltd is undertaking monitoring of changes

More information

Constructive waves build beaches. Each wave is low. As the wave breaks it carries material up the beach in its. material will then be deposited as

Constructive waves build beaches. Each wave is low. As the wave breaks it carries material up the beach in its. material will then be deposited as Constructive waves Constructive waves build beaches. Each wave is low. As the wave breaks it carries material up the beach in its swash. The beach material will then be deposited as the backwash soaks

More information

Coastal management has lagged behind the growth in population leading to problems with pollution

Coastal management has lagged behind the growth in population leading to problems with pollution Fifty percent of the population of the industrialized world lives within 100 km of a coast. Coastal management has lagged behind the growth in population leading to problems with pollution and natural

More information

Jordan River Project Water Use Plan

Jordan River Project Water Use Plan Jordan River Project Water Use Plan Monitoring Surfing Quality below the Jordan River Generating Station Implementation Year 5 Reference: JORMON-5 Study Period: March 5 to April 1, RRL Recreation Resources

More information

Implications of proposed Whanganui Port and lower Whanganui River dredging

Implications of proposed Whanganui Port and lower Whanganui River dredging PO Box 637 Wanganui 4540 Attention: Rowan McGregor Dear Rowan 1 Summary We understand that it has been proposed to bring large vessels into the Port at Whanganui requiring the excavation of a channel up

More information

Re: Disposal of Maintenance Dredge Material and Impacts on Surfing Breaks and Coastal Processes.

Re: Disposal of Maintenance Dredge Material and Impacts on Surfing Breaks and Coastal Processes. ecoast Marine Consulting and Research PO Box 151 Raglan, New Zealand. Ph. +64 21 423 224 www.ecoast.co.nz info@ecoast.co.nz 25 August 2015 Reuben Fraser Consents Manager Bay of Plenty Regional Council

More information

NORTH HAVEN NORTH HAVEN SLSC

NORTH HAVEN NORTH HAVEN SLSC NORTH HAVEN NORTH HAVEN SLSC Patrols: November to March, weekends and public holidays North Haven beach is the product of a major redevelopment of the northern part of the Adelaide coast. In the 1980s,

More information

The Dynamic Coast. Right Place Resources. A presentation about the interaction between the dynamic coast and people

The Dynamic Coast. Right Place Resources. A presentation about the interaction between the dynamic coast and people The Dynamic Coast Houses threatened by coastal erosion in California Right Place Resources A presentation about the interaction between the dynamic coast and people For the rest of the presentations in

More information

Formation and characteristics of different types of beaches

Formation and characteristics of different types of beaches Activity Title: Formation and characteristics of different types of beaches Focusing questions What different types of beaches are there in New Zealand? How are estuaries different to open coastal sandy

More information

Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Byron Shire Coastline

Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Byron Shire Coastline Byron Shire Council Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Byron Shire Coastline 26 November 2010 #1030842 Presentation Outline o o o o o o o Brief Byron Shire erosion history What is a CZMP? Why Develop

More information

B. Corbett, Bobbie, Angus Jackson, L., Tomlinson, Rodger, Hagan, Michael, Schalcher, Thomas, Hughes, Lawrence

B. Corbett, Bobbie, Angus Jackson, L., Tomlinson, Rodger, Hagan, Michael, Schalcher, Thomas, Hughes, Lawrence Noosa Main Beach Algae Mitigation Trial Author B. Corbett, Bobbie, Angus Jackson, L., Tomlinson, Rodger, Hagan, Michael, Schalcher, Thomas, Hughes, Lawrence Published 2009 Conference Title Conference Proceedings

More information

Pohnpei surf club. Pohnpei, FSM

Pohnpei surf club. Pohnpei, FSM Pohnpei surf club Pohnpei, FSM 691.320.7845 P-Pass It s a perfect right hander. P-Pass is a short for Palikir Pass. Palikir is the name of the area in which this wave is located, a district of Pohnpei.

More information

Bear Cove Coastline Reestablishment

Bear Cove Coastline Reestablishment Coastal and Ocean Engineering Undergraduate Student Forum, COASTAL-2013 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University, St. john s, NL, Canada March, 2013 Bear Cove Coastline Reestablishment

More information

Environmental Definitions and Deployment Guidance for Instructors, Coaches and Leaders

Environmental Definitions and Deployment Guidance for Instructors, Coaches and Leaders Environmental s and Deployment Guidance for Instructors, Coaches and Leaders This document provides guidance and environmental definitions that can be applied when choosing paddlesport activity. British

More information

Emergency Coastal Protection Works Practical Lessons For The Future From The Past

Emergency Coastal Protection Works Practical Lessons For The Future From The Past Emergency Coastal Protection Works Practical Lessons For The Future From The Past Angus Jackson1 Principal Engineer, International Coastal Management a.jackson@coastalmanagement www.coastalmanagement.com.au

More information

Monitoring Surfing Quality Below the Jordan River Generating Station (Year 3)

Monitoring Surfing Quality Below the Jordan River Generating Station (Year 3) Jordan River Water Use Plan Monitoring Surfing Quality Below the Jordan River Generating Station (Year 3) Reference: JORMON-5 Monitoring Surfing Quality Below the Jordan River Generating Station Study

More information

Surfers Against Sewage Are Calling For A Review of the UK s Bathing Water Sample Sites.

Surfers Against Sewage Are Calling For A Review of the UK s Bathing Water Sample Sites. Surfers Against Sewage Are Calling For A Review of the UK s Bathing Water Sample Sites. Welsh Report Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) believe the weekly bathing water samples required by the EU Bathing Water

More information

Issues Surrounding the Construction of Artificial Reefs by Detailed Examination of a Natural Headland

Issues Surrounding the Construction of Artificial Reefs by Detailed Examination of a Natural Headland Issues Surrounding the Construction of Artificial Reefs by Detailed Examination of a Natural Headland David Phillips 1, Kerry Black 2, Terry Healy 3 1 Unitec New Zealand, Private Bag 92025, Auckland, New

More information

NORTHERN CELL OPTIONS SHORTLIST RECOMMENDATIONS

NORTHERN CELL OPTIONS SHORTLIST RECOMMENDATIONS OPTIONS SHORTLIST RECOMMENDATIONS Coastal Unit C: Bayview Options recommended for MCDA scoring. Status quo. Planting 3. Renourishment (gravel) 6. Beach-scraping 7. Restore shingle crest. Inundation accommodation

More information

An Update of Coastal Erosion in Puerto Rico

An Update of Coastal Erosion in Puerto Rico Jack Morelock and Maritza Barreto An Update of Coastal Erosion in Puerto Rico Department of Marine Sciences, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and Geography Department, University of Puerto Rico at

More information

Noosa Main Beach Algae Mitigation Trial

Noosa Main Beach Algae Mitigation Trial Noosa Main Beach Algae Mitigation Trial Bobbie B. Corbett 1, L. Angus Jackson 1, Rodger Tomlinson 2, Michael Hagan 4, Thomas Schalcher 3, Stewart Lloyd 3 and Lawrence Hughes 2 1 International Coastal Management,

More information

Delaware Chapter Surfrider Foundation - Indian River Inlet Monitoring

Delaware Chapter Surfrider Foundation - Indian River Inlet Monitoring Delaware Chapter Surfrider Foundation - Indian River Inlet Monitoring In 2012, the Delaware Surfrider Foundation Chapter formed the Surf Quality and Access Committee to focus on issues such as surf spot

More information

Proposed Marine Development at Doolin Non-Technical Summary for Environmental Impact Statement

Proposed Marine Development at Doolin Non-Technical Summary for Environmental Impact Statement Non-Technical Summary for Environmental Impact Statement Table of contents 1 INTRODUCTION... 1 2 WHY THIS NEW PIER IS NEEDED... 1 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED MARINE DEVELOPMENT... 2 4 CONSIDERATION OF

More information

HARBOUR SEDIMENTATION - COMPARISON WITH MODEL

HARBOUR SEDIMENTATION - COMPARISON WITH MODEL HARBOUR SEDIMENTATION - COMPARISON WITH MODEL ABSTRACT A mobile-bed model study of Pointe Sapin Harbour, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, resulted in construction of a detached breakwater and sand trap to

More information

* 1 I am a person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; or

* 1 I am a person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; or Further Submission on The Greater Wellington Natural Resources Plan Review. Please complete this form to make a further submission on the Proposed Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington Region (PNRP).

More information

Australian Coastal Councils Conference

Australian Coastal Councils Conference Australian Coastal Councils Conference Kiama March 2019 Where Has My Beach Gone? (and what can I do about it?) Dr Andrew McCowan Water Technology Where Has My Beach Gone? Where Has My Beach Gone? Where

More information

Technical Article No. 2.3

Technical Article No. 2.3 Technical Article No. 2.3 INTRODUCTION Estuary, stream and river entrances can experience significant natural shoreline changes, typically much larger than experienced on other areas of the same coast.

More information

OCEANS. Main Ideas. Lesson 2: Ocean Currents Ocean Currents help distribute heat around Earth.

OCEANS. Main Ideas. Lesson 2: Ocean Currents Ocean Currents help distribute heat around Earth. Oceans Chapter 10 OCEANS Main Ideas Lesson 2: Ocean Currents Ocean Currents help distribute heat around Earth. Lesson 3: The Ocean Shore The shore is shaped by the movement of water and sand. OCEANS SO

More information

Among the numerous reasons to develop an understanding of LST are:

Among the numerous reasons to develop an understanding of LST are: Longshore Sediment Transport Among the numerous reasons to develop an understanding of LST are: Process by which the products of terrestrial erosion (riverine sediments, sea cliff failures, etc.) are removed

More information

Risk Assessment. Compiled by: Lawrence Smith Date Compiled: 1 February 2009

Risk Assessment. Compiled by: Lawrence Smith Date Compiled: 1 February 2009 Risk Assessment Compiled by: Lawrence Smith Date Compiled: 1 February 2009 Location: Gwithian Date of Activity: Ongoing Activity: Kitesurfing on the sea and launching and landing of LEI kites on land.

More information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A TAKEOFF IN SURFING. Akihiko Kimura 1 and Taro Kakinuma 2

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A TAKEOFF IN SURFING. Akihiko Kimura 1 and Taro Kakinuma 2 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A TAKEOFF IN SURFING Akihiko Kimura 1 and Taro Kakinuma 2 The conditions required for a takeoff in surfing, are discussed, with the waves simulated numerically, considering two

More information

DUXBURY WAVE MODELING STUDY

DUXBURY WAVE MODELING STUDY DUXBURY WAVE MODELING STUDY 2008 Status Report Duncan M. FitzGerald Peter S. Rosen Boston University Northeaster University Boston, MA 02215 Boston, MA 02115 Submitted to: DUXBURY BEACH RESERVATION November

More information

Constellation Communities Trust Ltd Grants for the 12 months to 31st December 2018

Constellation Communities Trust Ltd Grants for the 12 months to 31st December 2018 Constellation Communities Trust Ltd Grants for the 12 months to 31st December 2018 Applicant Amount Amount Approved Full Decline Reason Partial Decline Reason Conflict of Requested Interest Omaha Surf

More information

Environmental Protection on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. 1. What is the appeal of the Gold Coast to tourists?

Environmental Protection on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. 1. What is the appeal of the Gold Coast to tourists? Environmental Protection on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia Sections 1. What is the appeal of the Gold Coast to tourists? 2. How are Gold Coast visitor trends changing? 3. How can the impacts of

More information

Oceans and Coasts. Chapter 18

Oceans and Coasts. Chapter 18 Oceans and Coasts Chapter 18 Exploring the oceans The ocean floor Sediments thicken and the age of the seafloor increases from ridge to shore The continental shelf off the northeast United States Constituent

More information

Tide Pools Starfish eating a mussel

Tide Pools Starfish eating a mussel Tide Pools Lesson 6 T ide pools form in rocks where water collects in depressions in the rocks during low tide. A variety of plants and animals live their entire life in a tide pool. Many animals that

More information

O U T D O O R E D U C A T I O N :

O U T D O O R E D U C A T I O N : O U T D O O R E D U C A T I O N : Jonginenge offers safe, exciting and educational experiences for schools. Learners work in small groups and participate in practical tasks, environmental education and

More information

4/06/2014. Need for Guidance. East Coast Lows. Catchment and coastal flood events can combine! Project 18 ARR Review

4/06/2014. Need for Guidance. East Coast Lows. Catchment and coastal flood events can combine! Project 18 ARR Review Need for Guidance Development of Practical Guidance for Coincidence of Catchment Flooding and Oceanic Inundation Angela Toniato, NSW OEH Duncan McLuckie, NSW OEH Grantley Smith, Water Research Laboratory

More information

Understanding the values associated with New Zealand surf breaks and implications for management

Understanding the values associated with New Zealand surf breaks and implications for management Lincoln Planning Review, 4(2) (2013) 8-18 Understing the values associated with New Zeal surf breaks implications for management Preston Bailey PERYMAN Shane ORCHARD Abstract Recent developments in New

More information

U14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships

U14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships U14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships Dates: Thursday 1 March 2018 - Sunday 4 March 2018 Venue: Orewa Beach Welcome to Oceans 18, the Under 14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships. Oceans

More information

Impacts of breakwaters and training walls

Impacts of breakwaters and training walls Across the eastern seaboard of Australia, breakwaters and training walls have instigated fundamental perturbations to coastal and estuary processes. This has induced long-term changes to foreshore alignments,

More information

Coastal Processes Day Criccieth

Coastal Processes Day Criccieth Coastal Processes Rivers (Conwy) Rivers (Peris) Urban Studies Lowland Glaciation Tourism and National Parks Soils Sand Dunes Upland Glaciation Rural Settlements The Centre and Staff Fieldwork Equipment

More information

Marine Environments. Copyright 2011 LessonSnips

Marine Environments. Copyright 2011 LessonSnips Marine Environments I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied Excerpt from a poem by John Masefield Continents and islands

More information

INTRODUCTION TO COASTAL ENGINEERING

INTRODUCTION TO COASTAL ENGINEERING The University of the West Indies Organization of American States PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE A COURSE IN COASTAL DEFENSE SYSTEMS I CHAPTER

More information

APPENDIX B: SELECTION CRITERIA

APPENDIX B: SELECTION CRITERIA APPENDIX B: SELECTION CRITERIA The WCfST Action Plan 2005 2009 Project List is based on best known practice set in the context of national and regional strategies, with a distinct Rodney focus. It has

More information

Better yet, our coastline offers some of the most breathtaking views along with tones of swimming, surfing, relaxation and kayaking opportunities.

Better yet, our coastline offers some of the most breathtaking views along with tones of swimming, surfing, relaxation and kayaking opportunities. In New Zealand we think we re pretty dam lucky. Why? One look at a map of New Zealand might give you a clue: We are surrounded by kilometers of gorgeous coastline. Did you know that you can t drive for

More information

P.O Box Botany Auckland November 2017 BY

P.O Box Botany Auckland November 2017 BY P.O Box 58846 Botany Auckland 2163 www.surfbreak.org.nz info@surfbreak.org.nz 29 November 2017 BY EMAIL To: Alan Livingston Chair; Waikato Regional Council Vaughan Payne CEO; Waikato Regional Council cc:

More information

PORT HACKING OUTRIGGER RACING CLUB INC. INVITES YOU TO THE PORT HACKING OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB REGATTA OC1 OC2 Saturday 17th November 2018

PORT HACKING OUTRIGGER RACING CLUB INC. INVITES YOU TO THE PORT HACKING OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB REGATTA OC1 OC2 Saturday 17th November 2018 PORT HACKING OUTRIGGER RACING CLUB INC. INVITES YOU TO THE PORT HACKING OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB REGATTA 2018 OC1 OC2 Saturday 17th November 2018 OC6 Sunday 18 th November 2018 GUNNAMATTA BAY, CRONULLA NSW

More information

SHOREHAM BEACH LOCAL NATURE RESERVE

SHOREHAM BEACH LOCAL NATURE RESERVE SHOREHAM BEACH LOCAL NATURE RESERVE Coastal Geography Education Programme 2014-15 S. Savage 2014 COASTAL GEOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES Shoreham Beach Shoreham Beach is a shingle spit formed over many centuries

More information

Risk Assessment. Area / Activity Assessed Kite / Windsurf activity and launching. Location Within Hayle Harbour Limits

Risk Assessment. Area / Activity Assessed Kite / Windsurf activity and launching. Location Within Hayle Harbour Limits Risk Assessment Location Within Hayle Harbour Limits Area / Activity Assessed Kite / Windsurf activity and launching Assessed by: Haddock CMIOSH 05/04/0 Date Reviewed Steve Townsend 0/0/4 Hazid No Activity

More information

Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Training Notes

Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Training Notes Advanced Surf Kayak Leader Training Notes Part A Personal Paddling Skills A.1 Lifting, carrying, launching and landing The type of break surfed at this level will mean the application of a large variation

More information

Scope of presentation. Value of the coast. Here s some context. What do we mean by value? 4/04/2011

Scope of presentation. Value of the coast. Here s some context. What do we mean by value? 4/04/2011 CAN WE PRICE VALUES? SOCIAL AND CULTURAL VALUES IN DECISION MAKING FOR INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT Economics, Management and the Coastal lzone Forum Sydney Coastal Councils Group, 24 February 2011 Dr

More information

Read the text and then answer the questions.

Read the text and then answer the questions. Name: Date: WEEK 2 1 Read the text and then answer the questions. Surfing is a very fun sport for people who enjoy thrilling rides. Surfers ride waves on their surfboards. They learn how to stand up. They

More information

Beach Nourishment Impact on Beach Safety and Surfing in the North Reach of Brevard County, Florida

Beach Nourishment Impact on Beach Safety and Surfing in the North Reach of Brevard County, Florida Beach Nourishment Impact on Beach Safety and Surfing in the North Reach of Brevard County, Florida Prepared by John Hearin, Ph.D. Coastal Engineering Vice Chairman Cocoa Beach Chapter Port Canaveral Patrick

More information

THE INEVITABLE RIPPLE 2ND OF APRIL TSUNAMI

THE INEVITABLE RIPPLE 2ND OF APRIL TSUNAMI THE INEVITABLE RIPPLE 2ND OF APRIL TSUNAMI Structure Background Preparedness for 2nd of April Response Operations 2nd of April Lessons learnt Future work Hawaii 1957 Background Approx 250,000 people live

More information

Marginal Marine Environments

Marginal Marine Environments Marginal Marine Environments Delta: discrete shoreline protuberances formed where rivers enter oceans, semi-enclosed seas, lakes or lagoons and supply sediment more rapidly than it can be redistributed

More information

OECS Regional Engineering Workshop September 29 October 3, 2014

OECS Regional Engineering Workshop September 29 October 3, 2014 B E A C H E S. M A R I N A S. D E S I G N. C O N S T R U C T I O N. OECS Regional Engineering Workshop September 29 October 3, 2014 Coastal Erosion and Sea Defense: Introduction to Coastal Dynamics David

More information

Report. Westshore Beach: Regrading, Napier. March Prepared for. Napier City Council

Report. Westshore Beach: Regrading, Napier. March Prepared for. Napier City Council Report Westshore Beach: Regrading, Napier March 2007 Prepared for Napier City Council report Westshore Beach: Regrading Prepared for Napier City Council By Beca Infrastructure Ltd March 2007 3120511/100

More information

Läna i is a single shield that formed from summit eruptions and along

Läna i is a single shield that formed from summit eruptions and along Läna i is a single shield that formed from summit eruptions and along three rift zones between 1.2 and 1.46 Ma; a classic example of a Hawaiian shield with a gently sloping profile. The small sub-circular

More information

TUATUA (TUA) (Paphies subtriangulata)

TUATUA (TUA) (Paphies subtriangulata) 993 TUATUA (TUA) (Paphies subtriangulata) TUA9 TUA1A TUA1B TUA8 TUA2 TUA7 TUA4 TUA3 TUA5 1. FISHERY SUMMARY Commercial fisheries Tuatua (Paphies subtriangulata) were introduced into the QMS on 1 October

More information

Surf zone currents and influence on surfability

Surf zone currents and influence on surfability See discussions, stats, and author profiles for this publication at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/33050910 Surf zone currents and influence on surfability Article Source: OAI CITATIONS 5 READS

More information

Port Stephens Council

Port Stephens Council Port Stephens ouncil State of the eaches 22 23 Overall results Percentage of sites graded as Good or Good: 9 Nine of the eleven swimming sites were graded as Good or Good in 22 23, a fall in performance

More information

Natural Bridges Field Trip Activity

Natural Bridges Field Trip Activity Natural Bridges Field Trip Activity This is due in class on MONDAY- March 1 - not in sections! Name TA: NOTE ON THE GRADING OF THIS ASSIGNMENT: Many of the questions below (especially in the tidepool part)

More information

RAINBOW BAY FIELD REPORT

RAINBOW BAY FIELD REPORT RAINBOW BAY FIELD REPORT Contents Page Abstract 1.0 Introduction.. 2.0 Methodology 2.1 Limitations.. 3.0 Statement of Findings. 3.1 History. 3.2 Data Collection. 3.2.1 Observations. 3.2.2 Management Strategies

More information

- WATER SAFETY- WORKSHEET BOOKLET

- WATER SAFETY- WORKSHEET BOOKLET - WATER SAFETY- WORKSHEET BOOKLET NAME: CLASS: WORKSHEET 1 THE ROLE OF A LIFEGUARD What is the difference between a lifesaver and a lifeguard? What two colours make up the lifeguard s uniform? Lifeguards

More information

Map 8: Ayrshire Coast: Ardrossan North Bay to Stevenston Pier Map Content Descriptions

Map 8: Ayrshire Coast: Ardrossan North Bay to Stevenston Pier Map Content Descriptions Map 8: Ayrshire Coast: Ardrossan North Bay to Stevenston Pier Map Content Descriptions 1. Built Heritage and Archaeology A total of twenty four sites were recorded in the area covered by Map 8. Of these

More information

CHAPTER 8 ASSESSMENT OF COASTAL VULNERABILITY INDEX

CHAPTER 8 ASSESSMENT OF COASTAL VULNERABILITY INDEX 124 CHAPTER 8 ASSESSMENT OF COASTAL VULNERABILITY INDEX 8.1 INTRODUCTION In order to assess the vulnerability of the shoreline considered under this study against the changing environmental conditions,

More information

Red Rocks Pari-whero. Red Rocks/Pari-Whero. Quarry. Owhiro Bay Quarry. Owhiro Bay Parade. Taputeranga Marine Reserve ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS

Red Rocks Pari-whero. Red Rocks/Pari-Whero. Quarry. Owhiro Bay Quarry. Owhiro Bay Parade. Taputeranga Marine Reserve ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS Red Rocks Pari-whero Wild coastal environment Shared path with WD vehicles Red Rocks/Pari-Whero Owhiro Bay Parade Owhiro Bay Quarry Quarry Taputeranga Marine Reserve 2 PART Potential future links Makara

More information

Water-Based Activities (Sport/Camp/Excursion)

Water-Based Activities (Sport/Camp/Excursion) Water-Based Activities (Sport/Camp/Excursion) RATIONALE: Swimming and water-based activities pose considerable risk to students and it is therefore the school s Duty of Care to ensure that all water-based

More information

Chapter 12: Coasts (after a brief review of Tides)

Chapter 12: Coasts (after a brief review of Tides) Chapter 12: Coasts (after a brief review of Tides) 1 Questions from previous classes: What happens when a wave meets a current? wave = people walking current = bus If wave goes with the current, the wave

More information

Recreational Uses of St Marys Bay and Masefield Beach Panuku Development Auckland

Recreational Uses of St Marys Bay and Masefield Beach Panuku Development Auckland Appendix D Recreational Uses of St Marys Bay and Masefield Beach Panuku Development Auckland Beca // 2 May 2018 4216571 // NZ1-15242655-52 0.52 // page 133 Recreational uses of St Marys Bay and Masefield

More information

SLSNZ EST Sand Dune Restoration Program. Protecting our Beach Environment into The Future For the next 100 Years +

SLSNZ EST Sand Dune Restoration Program. Protecting our Beach Environment into The Future For the next 100 Years + SLSNZ EST 1910 Sand Dune Restoration Program Protecting our Beach Environment into The Future For the next 100 Years + We have all been told about the effects of sea level rise due to global warning! But

More information

LONG TERM PERFORMANCE OF A SUBMERGED COASTAL CONTROL STRUCTURE: A CASE STUDY OF THE NARROWNECK MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ARTIFICIAL REEF

LONG TERM PERFORMANCE OF A SUBMERGED COASTAL CONTROL STRUCTURE: A CASE STUDY OF THE NARROWNECK MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ARTIFICIAL REEF LONG TERM PERFORMANCE OF A SUBMERGED COASTAL CONTROL STRUCTURE: A CASE STUDY OF THE NARROWNECK MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ARTIFICIAL REEF Angus Jackson 1, Rodger Tomlinson 2, Bobbie Corbett 1 and Darrell Strauss

More information

Coasts. 1. Coastal Processes. 1.1 Coastal erosion. 1.2 Sediment transport. Coastal Processes and Landforms. i. Hydraulic action

Coasts. 1. Coastal Processes. 1.1 Coastal erosion. 1.2 Sediment transport. Coastal Processes and Landforms. i. Hydraulic action Coasts Coastal Processes and Landforms 1. Coastal Processes 1.1 Coastal erosion i. Hydraulic action When waves strike against a rock surface, the waves trap air in the rock joints. This air is compressed

More information

Significant Ecological Marine Area Assessment Sheet

Significant Ecological Marine Area Assessment Sheet Significant Ecological arine Area Assessment Sheet Name: ouhora arbour arine Values Summary: The entrance subtidal channel, tidal flats, seagrass mangrove and saltmarsh habitats of ouhora arbour have given

More information

Anatomy of Coastal Regions

Anatomy of Coastal Regions The Coast I. BEACH ANATOMY Anatomy of Coastal Regions Terms for different parts of beaches and coastal regions Are all about ENERGY- ie, where the ocean s energy Mostly through tides and waves, and shape

More information

LAB: WHERE S THE BEACH

LAB: WHERE S THE BEACH Name: LAB: WHERE S THE BEACH Introduction When you build a sandcastle on the beach, you don't expect it to last forever. You spread out your towel to sunbathe, but you know you can't stay in the same spot

More information

Habitat Development: Habitat Boulders Lawson Pier Foreshore Enhancement

Habitat Development: Habitat Boulders Lawson Pier Foreshore Enhancement Habitat Development: Habitat Boulders Improve the existing habitat by stabilising beach sediments. Increase biodiversity by creating new habitats and colonisation opportunities. Loose cobble is unstable;

More information

1.5 Understand how ocean waves and currents change the face of coastal areas. (Chapter 3)

1.5 Understand how ocean waves and currents change the face of coastal areas. (Chapter 3) 1.5 Understand how ocean waves and currents change the face of coastal areas. (Chapter 3) 1. Hydraulic Action/Pressure - air being forced into crack in rocks. 2. Corrosion (Solution) Minerals such as calcium

More information

Winchester Bay Coastal User Survey 1,2 : A look at the intersection of recreational use and renewable energy project siting on the Oregon coast

Winchester Bay Coastal User Survey 1,2 : A look at the intersection of recreational use and renewable energy project siting on the Oregon coast WinchesterBayCoastalUserSurvey 1,2 : Alookattheintersectionofrecreationaluse andrenewableenergyprojectsiting ontheoregoncoast MarissaMatsler YaleSchoolofForestryandEnvironmentalStudies 195ProspectStreet

More information