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Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers (KASK) ~ Official New Zealand Website

KASK was established in 1992 as a national association for sea kayaking in New Zealand. An incorporated society, it is run by a national committee which is elected annually.

KASK is supported by 16 regional sea kayak networks and clubs which organise trips and provide services at a local level. KASK maintains close liaison with allied organisations such as Water Safety NZ (WSNZ), Maritime New Zealand and the Sea Kayak Operators of New Zealand (SKOANZ).

KASK's aims are to:

Promote and encourage the sport of sea kayaking Promote safety standards Develop techniques and equipment Deal with issues of coastal access and protection Organise sea kayak forums around the country Publish the Sea Canoeist Newsletter and the KASK Handbook

Welcome to our website

• Become a KASK Member ~ only $35/year
• Take part in our online Discussion Forum
• Find a Sea Kayaking Club near you
• Come to some of our KASK Events
• Download our KASK Newsletters

What's on the KASK website -

Events - coming kayaking or other applicable happenings around the country.

KASK membership - how to join KASK.

Find a Club - These are all New Zealand links to organisations.

Web Resources - all the links that we have acquired that might be useful.

Training - a list of service providers and the items taught and that you should know.

Safety - hints, notices and techniques.

Publications - books, pamphlets and newsletter that are published by KASK or other sources of interest.

Newsletters - access to KASK newsletters that have been loaded on the site.

Photo Gallery - KASK members‚ kayaking pictures.

Conservation - describes actions that KASK has taken and contains documents, including access and environmental issues.

Paddling for Disabled - sources of information for disabled to give them access to kayaking.

Kayaking History - a collection of stories, surveys, and other historical information.

Do it Yourself - if you can't afford it, if the weather isn't conducive to paddling or you want an item with, sometimes, better performance than one you can buy or you simply like "fiddling".

Discussion forum - have your say, ask questions.