Due to a confluence of unexpected circumstances, I'm going to find
myself wandering around New Zealand sometime in the November/December
timeframe.

I'll be on both the North and South Islands and I'd hate myself if I
didn't at least try to go boating while I'm halfway around the world.

Does anyone have any suggestions for commercial outfitters/guide
companies from whom I could either rent equipment or guides?

Can anyone speak to the availability of Wavesport Y's in New Zealand?
How much of my own XXL gear should I bring (considering that I'd have
to haul it around for as much as 6 weeks) or would I likely be able to
rent all that I need? In particular, would I be hating the world
without my drysuit? Or would my drytop be sufficient?

Thanks for any info...

mikel

PS: RBP Claque #i

PPS: And yes, it's been awhile...

(Michael W. Wellman) wrote in message . com...
Does anyone have any suggestions for commercial outfitters/guide
companies from whom I could either rent equipment or guides?

Can anyone speak to the availability of Wavesport Y's in New Zealand?
How much of my own XXL gear should I bring (considering that I'd have
to haul it around for as much as 6 weeks) or would I likely be able to
rent all that I need? In particular, would I be hating the world
without my drysuit? Or would my drytop be sufficient?

Oh yes, similar questions with regards to equipment availability in
Tahiti since I have the option of stopping over there for a week or
so...

Um...is there whitewater kayaking in Tahiti?

mikel

I saw this link in the November "Outside" mag. http://www.activenewzealand.com/

Looks like a package kayak tour, but the might rent equipment as well.

(Michael W. Wellman) wrote in message . com...
Due to a confluence of unexpected circumstances, I'm going to find
myself wandering around New Zealand sometime in the November/December
timeframe.

I'll be on both the North and South Islands and I'd hate myself if I
didn't at least try to go boating while I'm halfway around the world.

Does anyone have any suggestions for commercial outfitters/guide
companies from whom I could either rent equipment or guides?

Can anyone speak to the availability of Wavesport Y's in New Zealand?
How much of my own XXL gear should I bring (considering that I'd have
to haul it around for as much as 6 weeks) or would I likely be able to
rent all that I need? In particular, would I be hating the world
without my drysuit? Or would my drytop be sufficient?

Thanks for any info...

mikel

PS: RBP Claque #i

PPS: And yes, it's been awhile...

Mick Hopkinson in Murchinson is your best bet for the gear on the South
Island and also some great courses if you want to go that way. Anything
from white water skills to heliboating guided trips on the west coast.

I

mikel

PS: RBP Claque #i

PPS: And yes, it's been awhile...

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Dave Manby
Details of the Coruh river and my book "Many Rivers To Run" at
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