AnniekNY Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 New Zealand man surfs with killer whales (ok, not Muzza but a fellow KIWI!!) Sun Jan 11, 5:16 pm ETWELLINGTON (Reuters) – A New Zealand man surfed with three killer-whales at the weekend, saying the waves were too good to be put off by the predators a local paper reported.Craig Hunter, who has been surfing off New Zealand's North Island for almost 50 years, told the Dominion Post he spotted an adult orca and two young calves lurking just beyond the breakers as was surfing Saturday."There was no way I was going in because the waves were too good," Hunter said, adding that this was not the first time he had surfed with an orca. He said he was too old to be bothered by the possibility of being attacked."My outlook is they are big enough and quick enough. If they thought I was a seal, I'd be long gone." There have been no known cases of orca attacking humans, the Dominion Post said.NOW: that's just so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hey Annie, what we've both been up to this past week isn't quite as dangerous as surfing with killer sharks... but almost!!We've been at Boys Brigade Camp(BB is similar to Scouts)There were 23 boys aged between 10-18. Muzza was Camp Chaplain and I was one of the cooks and also the camp nurse. We've had a great time but it's good to be sleeping in our own bed again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 God bless you both for your work with young people! Almost as dangerous as swimming with killer sharks--haha.Seriously, you two are amazing. I'll bet that was a rockin' camp outing! Lord Baden-Powell would be pleased and proud! Love ya both! --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 We even introduced them to some Eric Carmen and Raspberries music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! You go WAY beyond Lord Baden-Powell's accomplishments! Even Juliette Low couldn't match yours! --Love, D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 By the way...I damaged my achilles. Maybe I'd be safer with killer whales Kiwi reckons I thought I was 23 again but the body has reminded me I'm not. I need to find out exactly where this guy and the Orcas were.Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Just found it. And I shudda known it was of the coast where I grew up. This area is great surfing territory and dolphins, orcas, sharks and porpoises are common around the area. http://www.stuff.co.nz/4815342a11.html Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Where I grew up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hey... you in the cheap seats... shhhhhhh. Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi Darlene. Pleased we can give ya a smile Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Why on earth would you surf in an area that has orcas and sharks!!! Yikes! I think I'd stay on the shore looking for starfish and sand dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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