After a long dry summer here in australia, a dam release from Travallyn Dam allowed the Cataract Gorge Section of the South Esk to flow for a few hours. People scrambled from all over the state cancelling their commitments elswhere to get a run down this fantastic section.

NOTE: This is the section used in the Cataract Extreme Race, held every second year. It would have to be one of the top extreme races held anywhere on the planet... (next event- late 2009) check it out.

Cataract Gorge - Head Cam from Adrian Kiernan on Vimeo.

Footage was shot on headcam while paddling an expedition Solo. Dont forget to check out the new film JAUNT by skippy films when it is relaesed in spring 2009

enjoy!
Adrian Kiernan

The 2008 Lea Race Video - including the Leven Canyon

I just received confirmation from The Black Seeds and Keiran allowing me to borrow their music for this film. The Black Seeds' latest album 'Solid Ground' is amazing, highly recommended. You can purchase the tracks for download at amplifier.co.nz

All my vids are also available for you to download - you just need to log in to vimeo and head to my page at vimeo.com/seanboz


The 2008 Teva Lea River Extreme Race & The Leven Canyon from Sean Bozkewycz on Vimeo.

The Annual Teva Lea Extreme Race is run by Leigh at Kayak4Play, without whom it would not be possible.



Music by:


Keiran - Moon Sprawl

The Black Seeds - Afrophone

The Black Seeds - One Step At A Time

New Zealand Mission

As the heat in Melbourne soars to record temperatures it's the perfect time to venture across the Tasman for my first visit to Aotearoa.

For years the right elements to embark on a trans-Tasman mission have eluded me, but now finally the time is right. Still, there've been complications, from overnight deliveries loaded onto ships, to postponed meetings and paddles going walkabout. Six days after my originally planned departure, I'll be meeting Tasmanian James Thorp, Victorian Sam Treganza and a Kiwi contingent headed up by Jimmy Lohrey and Blake Reid.

As far as I can gather, the plan is to ravage the West Coast heli runs, but to be honest my knowledge of what I'm in for is limited to tall tales of epic day-long missions, caves, sieves, sketch portages and miserable weather. Maybe there was something about unbelieveably good whitewater too. Yeah, that sounds familiar.

Thanks to Kayak4Play, a rather generous box of Immersion Research goodies arrived at my door today that should keep me sufficiently warm in the wintry climes of Summer in NZ. It was a solid 30° today with a humidity that took me right back to Laos, yet still I wasted no time jumping in my sexy Union Suit and Dry Suit. So stoked. And a bit sweaty.

With any luck the Kiwi's will have figured out this whole internet thing and I may even be able to post up some mid-trip reports. At very least there's bound to be some great footage flowing soon after my return. Well maybe after the Kimberley trip.

We're in the final stages now meeting with sponsors, booking flights and seeking out all the loose ends that need attention. The website is online at KayaktheKimberley.com, check it out.

So it's goodbye beach, hello creeks. Can't wait.

Cheers
boz