I`m thinking of starting a kayaking group that would meet maybe once a month in Mitake. I am a certified whitewater instructor with swiftwater rescue tech. liscense. You would need beginner skills (at least class II skills), but I would be willing to set up a small beginner class to get things started.

Before I did though, I wanted to test the water, see how many people might be interested. Show of hands?

Cheers,
Maya

Tentative yes for me.

I would love to find people to kayak with, but I don't have my own gear, which could make it difficult.

-Peta

I'd definately be interested. I kayaked a bit back home in Canada and really miss it. I'm still a beginner and have no gear here.

Anytime someone is doing a beginner friendly trip I'd love a heads up.

Borrowing gear is not an issue. I know several shops that lend out gear for a nominal fee. Hmmmm....Im going to ask around a bit more, but Im thinking that this might be a go.

The price is tentative, but probably cost around 6000 to 7000 (for rental, snacks, etc).

I can only take two to three beginners down so if there is anyone with experience out there I would love for you to sign up. Also possible is arranging a sea kayak tour with my friends shop in Chiba. This would cost more, but the place is SWEEET.

Maya

So I am thinking of setting up an initial sea kayak tour with Saltys. This is a very good way for people with no experience to get into the sport and for beginners to work on balance and paddle strokes. I am checking into the prices, but it will probably be around 10,000. After one or two sea kayak tours I would like to do a little downriver -possibly toward the end of July, early August. All those interested please raise your right hand.

full day including lunch and rental -river or sea-１０，５００円.

Hows July 8 or 9th? Would later be better?

As for the price - eek! Some of us are poor students and that's a bit much, but I am looking around to try and buy my own second hand gear - if you are selling any, let me know.

I'm in the states untill August/September, but if you are arranging anything after that, let me know.

Sorry

Maya -

How did the trip go in early July? I am back in Japan after 3 months away climbing and want to get back kayaking again. Please let me know of future trips planned. I have my own sea kayak here (which I would consider selling to a dedicated / loving person as I may be leaving Japan within the next few months).
Thanks - Deno

Maya-

Just wondering if anything ever happened with getting a kayak group together. I'm back from the states, finnally ( ) and really would like to find people to paddle with here... let me know if anyone has a trip planned please.

I mean, after it was such a pain in the butt to get my kayak back on the plane (who knew they don't allow you to check boats?) it would be a shame to not use it.

-Peta

We never did get off the ground, but I'm still up for putting it together. If you uinterested pleasee e-mail me at maya@outdoorjapan.com. If we can get around 5 people together I'll set it all up.

Cheers,
Maya

Have you started the kayak group yet? I would really like to join if you have

Thanks

Alex

hey,

I am a beginner but interested..... if this year looks like a year with promise for such a trip.... money is not an issue

Hi! I'm looking for people how itresting in kayaking near Tokyo, I'm begginer and want to join group. I have all equipment, also I can go by car, so please reply me to auto-bike@hotmail.com

Hi Maya, I am interested for sure. My free time is a little patchy at the moment but I am definately interested.

Alex

Alex can you contact with me by auto-bike@hotmail.com about kayaking group?

Hi Maya,

I am still in for the kayaking, the price is good for me. I leave Japan on 18th June and don't return until August 8th though.

Cheers

Alex

Hi there-

I too am very interested in doing some kayaking. I`ve just moved to Tokyo and will be here for at least a year. I brought all gear except boat and paddle, but am looking to get both. I`ve boated a decent amount, but would be satisfied with any class river just to be on the water again. If anyone gets together, please send an email. katie.d.hawkins@gmail.com

hi all,

I'm so happy that I found this forum. I just moved to Tokyo 2 weeks ago (late august) and would like to be able to go out kayaking somewhere near Tokyo. I will be here for the next 2 years. I'm an intermediate beginner in sea kayaking (star 2 from BCU). I don't have experience in whitewater kayaking (look scary) I didn't bring my equipments. If you plan to go out, I may ask my husband to bring me kayaking equipments (pfd, jackets and all small stuff) Plese let me know as my husband will be here early October. You can reach me at peibkk@gmail.com.

It's me again. forgot to tell that I'm interested in joining kayak group if you set it up.

Pei

one BIIIIIG hand UP!!

My problem is gear, but I'm comfortable in class III (read: was, at a time, long ago) and I could help beginners get started out on the flatwater or in the tides cause I've much more experience in sea boats.

I am waiting on my Drivers license papers atm as well and have a (small) car that could be commandeered for the cause.

Hi, I would like to join kayaking group. I've done very little (almost 0) kayaking but always wanting to. So if someone can show me and get me start that would be helpful. I am into outdoor sports and have cycled from Tokyo to Fukuoka this summer. I hope to hear from you guys. My email is dpercyk@hotmail.com