See our Expert Tips for Selecting a Wetsuit for your Sport for helpful advice, tips and a wetsuit temperature chart on everything from kiteboarding to surfing to scuba diving and everything in between. Our in-house staff of surfers, kiteboarders, ... more

These trips have special requirements and need more advanced planning on the part of our staff. They also require specialized guides who are in high demand, so we often staff these trips several weeks in advance. Channel Islands trips require a ... more

All guests and ASU affiliate membership card holders may utilize most UREC facilities, including the weight room, indoor track, gymnasium, racquetball courts, swimming pool and locker rooms, but not UREC programming. UREC programming not open to ... more

Calm water kayaking involves traveling in water that does not have rapids or waves. Kayaks are similar to canoes in shape, with narrow pointed ends and wider middle areas where passengers sit. Some kayaks are constructed so that the kayaker can sit ... more

Each boat has a separate weight capacity. The closer you are to the weight capacity, the more likely it is that you will tip over your boat. Canoes and rafts have the highest weight capacities and are best for larger guests. ... more

Unlike life vests--also known as personal flotation devices (PFD)--for water skiing or rafting, a PFD for kayaking should be a personalized piece of equipment. This means it should fit in both size and comfort. There are a few things to consider ... more

'Canoeing' is a general term applied to both canoeing and kayaking. Generally speaking, a canoe is a larger, open boat which you paddle using a single blade. A kayak is a smaller boat you sit in with a spray deck and paddle using a double blade. Q: ... more

Kiwi Kayaks were designed for causal, resort and recreational usage. Long distance paddling requires proper equipment in the form of a kayak designed for such treks. We simply do not manufacture kayaks for extensive touring. ... more

On overnight trips we usually stay at or near a Department of Conservation back country hut. These have bunkrooms with comfortable mattresses (no pillows), a kitchen area, cold running water and outside long drop toilets. All facilities are mixed ... more

• Check that your kayak has foot pegs: These are rails on each side which have a sliding holder for a peg which sticks out for a foot rest. • If you don't have these installed, consider doing so. As an alternative, check the kayak for other places ... more