RE: [Paddlewise] Na Pali Coast, Kauai

Doug -

I would be very interested in hearing about these "permits".  When I was in
Kauai last year, having not preplanned this last minute trip, and speaking
with several different outfitters, regardless of my skill, they would only
allow people out in doubles.  Part of their reasoning was most people are
unskilled, would fatigue or get sea-sick.  They figure 1/2 the people can
manage it and 1/2 may not but by using only doubles, everyone gets back.  I
opted to forgo the opportunity.  I confess that I was so disappointed in not
being able to kayak the NaPali coast, that I toured it via those loud and
irritating helocopters.  What a sight!  The next time I go I would love to
do it from water level, but in a single decked kayak.  

Debbie Reeves
Sandy Hook, NJ

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> From: 	DMon707_at_aol.com[SMTP:DMon707_at_aol.com]
> 
> My partner's been pushing for a Na Pali Coast trip, and I have the
> paperwork 
> that allows private tour permits (to avoid the double kayaks and the 
> $130.00/day). 
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