Coast to Coast to kayaks

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Publication: The Press

Date: 2009-02-09 00:00:00

Whatever way you look at it, the Speight's Coast to Coast is a pretty special event according to Jan Kees Kirpensteijn - and he should know.

Kirpensteijn first got to grips with the race as a self-employed sports masseur stationed on Klondyke Corner, before having a go himself, and then developing his own kayak in an effort to cut down his time.

This proved to be the springboard for JKK Racing Kayaks, one of the most sought-after kayak brands in New Zealand.

Last year he joined his son, Marijn, 19, on his first attempt. This year his boy is ...

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