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). I understand the waiting list can be about two years for prime season. And here's the question: what are the best times to kayak NaPali? August is apparently the calmest month, and maybe not as heavily touristed as, say, April. Or is it? Can somebody outline the seasons to go and NOT to go to NaPali? Douglas Montgomery San Francisco *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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 > ---------- > 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). *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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