Monday, March 27, 2006
Kayak Half-Day Trips
* ANNOUNCEMENT *
We are pleased to announce that we are moving our website to www.kuchingkayak.com
All future updates would be at www.kuchingkayak.com from now onwards.
Thank you for visiting Kuching Kayak Sdn Bhd here.
See you on the waters!
KAYAK TRIPS
Please call to make your bookings and for more information
What our customers say about our kayaking activities and trips …
Christian & Mikkel from Denmark
Mar 30, 2006"MEGET TODT!"
Peggy
3:33 PM Mar 26, 2006
Thanks Francis! I really enjoyed myself on the trip. It was truly eye-opening
& not to mention educational (banana remedy!)
aDdY Kho
7:36 AM Mar 26, 2006
FH2O, it was a fantastic experience going out with you on the kayaking trip yesterday, not to mention me and Gilbert soaking in the water ;)
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Who can do our trips?
Most our customers are beginners but be aware that this can be an adventurous activity so while it's not quite white water rafting, it's also not a walk in the park either!
If a person can't get out of a swimming pool without using the ladder then they wouldn't be able to climb back in a kayak if they fell out. We are using sit-on-top self-bailing kayaks which are easy to get back on if you do fell out.
- Minimum age is 15 years.
- Maximium height is 6'5" (195 cm) - otherwise you won't fit!
- Maximium weight approx 100 kg.
- All participants must be able to swim (although life jackets must be worn at all times whilst on the water)
If it rains we give you the choice of postponing.
Bear in mind that we are in the tropics and kayaking is a water sport, and so you can expect to get wet; so minor showers are not an issue. However we do not go out when there’re lightning or in howling storms!
If you have any other questions just send me an email at kuchingkayak@gmail.com.
During business hours I usually answer these immediately (unless I'm at lunch).
All participants of our trips are advised to read carefully
and are required to sign a
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM
What to bring?
Items you should bring with you for the paddle
Here's a list of things you should consider bringing:
- Any medication you may require (please inform us of your medical needs). It's a good idea to carry any medication like an Asthma Reliever inhaler (puffer) in a waterproof bag on your person so it can be reached while paddling.
- Sun Screen. SPF 15+.
- A hat or cap (that won't blow off)
- Sunglasses
- Towel
- Change of clothes for the end of the trip
- Camera. You'll need either a waterproof camera or at least a disposable camera that won't matter if it gets wet. It not a good idea to use a non-waterproof camera on the water - it's too easy to drop one or get it splashed.
- We'll supply bottled mineral water and on most our trips brunch can be provided at extra cost with prior arrangements, which usually includes a sandwich and fresh local fruit and pastries (some healthy and not so healthy). Feel free to bring extra water or snack food if you think you might need it. No alcohol on the paddle of course.
Monday, March 13, 2006
What to wear?
In general you should wear clothing that is comfortable that you could swim in if you fell in!
However DO NOT wear cotton as they do not dry well and they dissipate body heat rapidly. You can most certainly get a chill. Cotton T-shirt , jeans, pants and shorts are therefore not suitable kayaking wear.
Most people wear a light short sleeve shirt with shorts over a swimsuit. Some people use bike shorts or tights. On our Rainforest Trip, we will be making rest stops along the way that offers opportunities for a swim in the refreshing hill waters. On our River to Sea Kayak Trip, we’ll be stopping by a beach for a picnic break where one can go for a swim.
A wind shell (rain jacket) can be useful although we rarely find they are needed.
A wet suit is not good to paddle in as they tend to be too restrictive and you would get very hot if it's sunny. If you don't wear a shirt with sleeves you might also find you get some chafing from the PFD (life jacket).
Footwear - it's important to wear footwear that you can get wet and leave on during the paddle. Old sandshoes or wet suit booties are best otherwise old runners or sports sandals. Please DO NOT try to paddle barefoot as you never know what you could step on (sharp rocks/stones, broken glasses).
Spare clothes. You will probably want to change at the end of the trip so you'll need spare clothes, shoes and a towel.
If you would like to shower after the paddle there is a public toilet with cold water showers and changing room at Wind Cave where we take-out for the Rainforest Kayak Trip.
*NOTE: For those who wear spectacles; you are advised to consider switching to contact lens for the trip or to ensure that your glasses are properly secured. Otherwise you may lose them if you go for an unintended swim!
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Private Trips
We can customise a kayak trip for you or we can run any of our half-day trips at a convenient time for you. The rate is RM50/- per hour per person with a guide.
We can take you to a number of places outside of Kuching even on multi-day trips; but you would need to book this well in advance.
These private trips would be planned based on your ability and paddling experience and the conditions of the place where we would be paddling.
For the adventurous with intermediate paddling experience; you may want to consider joining us to explore new rivers on the days when we are not doing trips.
We can also organise kayaking trips and activities for organisations and schools.