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...