Obscured by Waves: South Island Canoe Odyssey
- ISBN-10
- 0868680028
- ISBN-13
- 9780868680026
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1979
- Publisher
- J. McIndoe
- Author
- Paul Caffyn
Description
'Obscured by waves' is Paul Caffyn's own story of one of the most amazing journeys ever undertaken by a New Zealander. It is the remarkable tale of the first circumnavigation of the South Island by canoe. Most of the long and gruelling hours at sea were spent alone. Paul's solo paddle around the South Island, is highlighted by encounters skarks, tide races, and killer whales. Paul Caffyn's story is one of great endurance and courage requiring the highest levels of seamanship and skill.
