Beginners Trip

These trips are suitable for all levels of experience, including those who have just completed their Kayak Skills Course.  They are short and easy, and at a leisurely pace, and it's a great way for new paddlers to get some fitness and experience while under the care of our leaders and club members. 

You need to bring clothing suitable for paddling in, lunch, water, any personal medication, sun screen.

Launch places will be subject to change due to weather and Covid-19 so members must book in so they may be informed of any changes. You will hear from the trip leader a couple of days in advance to confirm the launching site. 

Hire Kayaks - If members need hire kayaks please contact Canoe & Kayak HBC on 09 421 1558,
or email hbc@canoeandkayak.co.nz  
There is a Yakity Yak Member hire discount of 50%, so please have your membership number handy when booking. The kayaks will be on the trailer, so just ask the instructor for the equipment needed when you get to the launch spot, best to turn up 15 to 30 minutes early if you are hiring.

To register online, please click here...

To come along on any of these trips, you must  have completed your Kayak Skills Course with Canoe & Kayak, and be a member of the Yakity Yak Kayak Club. Don't be shy, you have a whole bunch of new friends that you just haven't met yet.