Such a great adventure. The hazy sky, choppy waters, bouncing kayak and a load of adrenaline was a perfect combo for a fantastic trip.
I went with a small group from the Kauai Adventure Club on a kayak trip starting from Ke'e Beach and ending in Polihale. A 16 mile adventure.
We were hesitant to launch as it was raining and the waves looked a touch fierce. After speaking with the lifeguards, we decided that once around the corner it would be a nice ride with the current and wind helping us along. We made it to Kalalau in no time flat!
Kalalau is such a gorgeous place. A fun mix of hikers, nudists, hippies and locals. There are caves everywhere you look and a gorgeous waterfall that doubles as a shower. There's even a natural rock exposed which has become a perfect soap holder. The wind was a bit chilly but I managed!
Our leader/guide Abe helped launch each boat and was a great kayak buddy for me. In the kayak he told me which way was best and kept a close eyes on the waves that were quite tall.
We took off the next day early as the younger guys of the group wanted to head out before the sun got too hot. So off we went to Minolii Beach where we saw a monk seal and a couple sea turtles. The rain came for a brief time, but we had to venture out and collect shells. We had enough energy and decided to move onward and head to Polihale. We made it this trip in such glassy smooth waters. As scary as the big surging waves were, I preferred the choppy waves as it was an easier ride.
Polihale welcomed us with open arms and smooth landing. We were met by the family of some of the kayakers. We had a blast.
Sunsets and sunrises are such a beauy.
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