Sea Kayaking is one of the most serene and beautiful ways to experience the coastline and sealife of the Big Island. The mission of the Big Island Kayak/Adventure Club is to facilitate the connections between current, and future, Big Island paddlers, gettting each of us out on the water more often, enjoying the company of others and getting to parts of the island that some may not be comfortable negotiating on their own. The goal is to use the expertise and organizational skills among our membership to put together and lead a variety of spectacular excursions, kayaking and other adventures, on a regular basis.

      Kelly Harrison is currently spearheading this effort along with the help and interest of other local paddler/adventurers. As owner of P&P Kayaks and through his connections with paddling enthusiasts around the state he has recognized a desire for an organized group, that individuals can join in at their convenience, to increase our enjoyment of the kayaking experience.

     We are organizing outings with varying degrees of difficulty to many areas around the Big Island. We may be out to beach, snorkel or just sightsee and get some exercise or we may designate overnight camping trips and specialty outings like Kayak/Scuba or Kayak/Surfing.

For those interested in Kayak Fishing, check out the Kayak Fishing Club. For a small difference in membership dues, you'll get entered in the fishing tournaments as well as being able to paddle with the kayak club.

    Kelly has a quiver of Demo kayaks available so members can try out different boats and new gear. For those who don't yet own a kayak, Kelly may be able to set you up with a rental or demo so you can get a taste and feel for the differences in gear before you commit yourself to a purchase. Occasionally we'll get out on hikes or mountain biking treks just so we don't get too bored with the ocean experience.

     It's all about having fun and keeping our Big Island paddlers active and healthy. Everyone involved will be doing so at their own risk. Kelly is a talented waterman with lifeguarding skills and current EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Check out his Big Island Circumnavigation if you've got any doubts, However, he (or anyone acting as group leader) will not be responsible for participants safety. Participants will need to make their own decisions regarding choosing an appropriate outing and deciding on whether to participate or pass, depending on prevailing weather considerations and their own physical fitness level.

     Participants may need to cut short their day and return to the starting point on their own if the days task proves too difficult. Waivers will need to be signed by all participants. Participants are encouraged to ask Kelly or another group leader in advance about the level of difficulty for any particular outing. We'll do our best to give sound advice knowing that people can and sometimes do overestimate their abilities and everyone better understand that Big Island weather offers no guarantees.

    Trips will always be cancelled if we'd be kayaking in an area exposed to a high surf or small craft advisory. Remember the combination of Hawaiian ocean and weather can be beautiful as well as dangerous. Barring adverse weather advisories the final decision will still be yours to make.

Kayak Adventure Club Membership Dues

Akamai Members- Customers purchasing kayaks through P and P receive a one year complimentary membership

Kamaaina Members- (Local residents with Hawaii State ID)  $69p/p per year

Pilikia Members- (Out of State Visitors)  $129 p/p

Member benefits

Get to know other Big Island paddlers.

Paddle new places and learn the site/weather/surf considerations from a leader familiar with the area.

Improve your paddling skills. The less experienced you are, the faster you'll improve by spending time with other paddlers.

Get discounts on P and P Kayak Gear. 50% off kayak rentals (limited availability)

10% (up to 50% on selected items) discount on Kayaks and/or watersport accessories.

Offer valid to all current (dues paid) Kayak Club members.

Leader benefits

Membership dues waived for those deemed competent to lead, who agree to lead a specified

number of outings in their area.

Share your knowledge, widen your social network and see improvement of other Big Island paddlers.

Improve your own skills: Join Kelly for advanced kayak training, kayak surfing, ocean rescue, cpr training, emergency skills.

If you crave adventure, hook up on more extreme trips with other talented paddlers. Visit coastline rarely paddled.

Join Kelly on Big Island (and interisland) flights in his Cessna and in exploring and paddling the rest of our Island chain.

Email or call Kelly at 808 880-1400 for more info.