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Michael W. Wellman

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 12:19 am
Post subject: New Zealand query
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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

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

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Michael W. Wellman

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2003 6:11 am
Post subject: Or Tahiti (was "Re: New Zealand query") [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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mwellman.TakeThisOut@usa.net (Michael W. Wellman) wrote in message news:<649dac31.0310132019.6d7a1012.TakeThisOut@posting.google.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<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->

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Bob May

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2003 8:37 am
Post subject: Re: New Zealand query [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I saw this link in the November "Outside" mag. <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.activenewzealand.com/" target="_blank">http://www.activenewzealand.com/</a>

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

mwellman DeleteThis @usa.net (Michael W. Wellman) wrote in message news:<649dac31.0310132019.6d7a1012 DeleteThis @posting.google.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...<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Dave Manby

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:23 pm
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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
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