Na Pali Coast , Kauai, Hawaii 27 kms kayaking

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    Devi Desabhatla
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    Hi

    Earlier last month, I did the above trip , in addition to a smaller river paddle on the island.

    The Na Pali coast one was exhilarating, generally described as the “Everest of Kayaking”.

    Big swells and waves , wind too, but a lee wind practically all the way except when we had to head into the wind to negotiate some reefs.

    The sun was intense and just sun screen :not enough, must be covered up well too.

    We were warned, if after the first hour , any signs of seasickness.. to drop off ( the guides take you to a beach to be shuttled back}. There after, no road access for next 20 kms… only a rescue boat . Also warned , capsize likely, must be able to self rescue with guides aid.

    The surf landing at the end was exciting, but fortunately no big rollers.

     

    Some images here.

    Cheers

     

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