Kayaking INformation

During an average day trip or multi day trip it is common to paddle for 2-3 hours before lunch and 2-3 hours after lunch. For a short day trip such as the Saltery Bay trip a minimum of 2 hours is spent in our kayaks.

Your Day Includes:

• Your guide and trip
• All kayaking and safety gear including: kayak, paddle, spare paddle, pump, sponge, tow line, spray skirt
• Lifejacket
• Paddling jacket
• Two dry bags for your personal belongings
• Lunch if listed in the tour description

Please ask about any extra rentals if needed 

Clothing should include:

• Shoes that can get wet and most importantly have grip. They need to have ankle support. I recommend runners, water shoes, Keen or Croc sandals. Closed toed shoes help against stubbing toes on rocks.
• Shorts or pants that dry quickly when wet.
• 2-3 shirts so you can adjust your layers depending on the weather.
• A wool hat for cold days.
• Gloves for those who easily get cold fingers.

No cotton/jeans. They become heavy and cold when wet. Synthetics are a better option such as fleece or polyester. These will warm with your body if wet.

Other items include:

• A hat or sunglasses for sun protection
• 1 litre of water
• Personal medications
• Waterproof camera if possible, otherwise we have drybags which will keep the camera dry during

Your Multi Day Includes:

• Your guide and trip
• All kayaking gear and safety equipment including: kayak, paddle, spare paddle, pump, sponge, tow line, spray skirt
• Lifejacket
• Paddling jacket
• Camp chair
• Three dry bags for your personal belongings
• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping mat
• All kitchen and fire gear
• All meals and snacks

Please ask about any extra rentals if needed 

Clothing should include:

• 1 pair of shoes that can get wet and most importantly have grip. They need to have ankle support. I recommend runners, water shoes, Keen or Croc sandals. Closed toed shoes help against stubbing toes on rocks.
• A pair of rubber boots are optional. Perks include your feet staying dry entering and exiting the kayaks. Downside they can flood if a wave fills them. They can also be bulky to wear in a kayak or to store.
• 1 pair of shoes for land, after kayaking.
• 2-4 warm socks
• 2 shorts
• 1-2 pants
• Underwear
• 1 thermal underwear – like the underlays you might wear skiing.
• 3-4 shirts, short and long
• 1-2 sweaters, at least one very warm sweater recommended
• Rain jacket and rain pants
• Gloves if you easily get cold fingers
• 2 wool hats
• Sun hat
• A mask

No cotton/jeans. They become heavy and cold when wet. Synthetics are a better option such as fleece or polyester. These will warm with your body if wet.

Other Items Include:

• Sun glasses
• Glasses and Contacts. Consider a back up if one becomes lost or breaks.
• Toiletries – biodegradable soaps please.
• Baby wipes and a few band aids
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• SPF 15 Chapstick
• Headlamp
• Personal medications. Bring extra doses medication if is critical to you. Separate and duplicate, storing one set with a partner or guide. A trip can be cut short if there is not enough medication to keep a client safe.
• Water bottle. It nice to have a clip attached.
• Book. Keep in waterproof/sealable bag
• Spirits. Alcohol may be consumed after the days kayaking only.
• Camera. Small waterproof cameras are great. If you have a larger SL camera a pelican case is a great way to keep it protected. Alternatively, a camera can be wrapped in a sweater and kept in a dry bag for protection.
• Extra batteries
• Ziplock bags
• Sleeping bag and/or mat if you prefer your own over ours.

Leave your watches and phones behind