Bay Harbour: October 14, 2020

PAGE 4 Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong> <strong>2020</strong> BAY HARBOUR Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz News Rare artworks by Akaroa-born ARTWORKS by avid adventurer and Antarctic explorer Frank Worsley sail into view on the Akaroa Museum website this month to mark the start of the summer season on the ice. In conjunction with Christchurch’s Days of Ice celebration, the new exhibition – titled This Book Belongs to Commander Frank Worsley– reveals the prized pencil drawings of the Akaroaborn seaman, navigator and Endurance hero. Akaroa Museum director Lynda Wallace believes it is important to share the special sketches – revealing Worsley’s lifelong love of the sea – with a wider audience online. “Our collection of rare Worsley drawings is both engaging and revealing, taking us back to the days when ships propelled by wind and canvas carried men on voyages around the world,” Wallace said. Worsley – the man responsible for navigating tortuous seas to save the members of Ernest Shackleton’s 19<strong>14</strong>-17 imperial trans-antarctic expedition – shares images from his sailing life. “It’s wonderful to finally be able to put these largely hidden RARE: Pencil sketch by Frank Worsley. NEWSLINE treasures on display online,” under full sail, flying across the Wallace said. waves.” “Worsley ranks among our The nautical drawings feature bravest adventurers. However, in a small sketchbook bearing few know about his creative side. a bookplate stating: “This Book “His sketches capture the Belongs to Commander F. A. vanished beauty of ships at sea, Worsley.” Worsley, who was born in 1872 and died in 1943, steered a lifeboat, the James Caird, across 1500km of wild sub-Antarctic sea in 1916 to seek help after the Endurance was crushed by pack ice in <strong>October</strong> 1915, stranding its crew. Apart from his thirst for adventure, Worsley also had a lifelong admiration for clippers, the three-mast merchant ships designed for speed in the 19th century. PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Canterbury’s No.1 Renovation & Building Expo Get fresh renovation and build ideas, the right advice and check out exciting new products from 150+ stands! KITCHENS | BATHROOMS | INTERIORS | OUTDOOR PRODUCTS | FURNISHINGS This Friday to Sunday only! Horncastle Arena | Open 10am - 5pm REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE TICKETS ONLINE canterburyhomeshow.co.nz

Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong> <strong>2020</strong> Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz BAY HARBOUR PAGE 5 seaman on museum website ADVENTURER: Frank Worsley. Photo donated by Patrick Bamford “Not even the meanest man that ever trod a plank could be indifferent to the beauty of a clipper ship under sail,” he wrote. Wallace describes Worsley as “a remarkable man”. “Even after his Antarctic adventures, he continued to push the boundaries, twice earning the Distinguished Service Order for bravery in World War 1, sinking German submarines and later taking on a treasure hunt to Cocos Island,” she said. “His artwork reveals his passion for the sea and sailing, whether as a death-defying Timothy Ara student navigator and brilliant tactician or extraordinary adventurer. Akaroa Museum in Rue Lavaud also hosts a permanent exhibition, titled Salute to Adventure, detailing Worsley’s exploits. The special online exhibition, This Book Belongs to Commander Frank Worsley, is part of this month’s 10-day Days of Ice event, which runs from Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 8, until Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 18. It celebrates the region’s unique connection with Antarctica through a range of events and activities. ON EXHIBIT: The Salue to Adventure exhibition at Akaroa Museum. yoga pose of the month Warrior 1 POWER VINYASA YOGA Many people find Apollo’s Power Vinyasa practice to be effective in relieving ad preventing back pain and tension-related types of pain Warrior 1 is a powerful action for your whole body, sculpting and toning your legs, strengthening your core and back muscles, aligning your spine and shoulders and building confidence. This is an excellent pose for runners, people who sit a lot and for people low on energy or low in mood. Degree and diploma preparation courses start in February. If you’d like to study towards a degree or diploma, but you don’t meet the entry requirements or you just want to brush up on your academic skills first, Ara’s Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is the perfect next step. In just six months, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to begin a degree or diploma in your chosen subject. • Begin with your hands towards the front of your mat and your feet towards the back. Lift your hips high. • Turn your left heel inwards 45° and down to the mat. Step your right foot straight forward as far as you can. Make your left leg straight and bend your right leg at the knee. • Press the outer edge of your left foot down into the floor and ground down firmly through both feet. Lift your torso upright over your hips. Raise your arms up to the sky. • Align your right knee directly over your right ankle – DON’T let your right knee turn inwards towards the middle of your mat. • Draw your outer right hip backwards and turn your outer left hip forwards. • If your hips and/or low back are stiff you may need to tilt your torso forward. Firm your belly inwards to support your back in this position. If you are more mobile, reach up on an inhale and take your shoulders and arm bones back. • Set your eyes straight ahead or look up between your hands. • Take five to ten long, calm breaths – be a Warrior, not a Worrier! Then lower your hands to the floor and repeat on the opposite side. Build a supple, strong body, free dynamic movement and a clear, present mind with Warrior 1. EXPLORE THE OPTIONS TODAY AT ara.ac.nz Apollo Power Yoga Ferrymead studio - 23 Humphreys Drive Central City Studio - 46 Salisbury Street Phone 021 055 1884 or 027 227 2026 For more info visit www.apollopoweryoga.com