May 16th, 2008

Oahu condo rentals launch you into a terrific world of kayaking! For a wonderful — and truly unforgettable — adventure, rent a kayak, arrive at Lanikai Beach just as the sun is appearing, and paddle across the emerald lagoon to the pyramid-shaped islands off the beach called Mokulua. Kayak equipment rental starts at $10 an hour for a single kayak, and $16 an hour for a double kayak. In Waikiki try Prime Time Sports, Fort DeRussy Beach (tel. 808/949-8952); on the windward side, check out Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks, 130 Kailua Rd., a block from Kailua Beach Park (tel. 808/262-2555; www.kailuasailboards.com), where single kayaks rent for $39 for a half-day and $49 for a double kayak for a half-day. On the North Shore, Surf-N-Sea, 62-595 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa (tel. 808/637-9887; fax 808/637-3008; www.surfnsea.com), not only rents kayaks ($10 an hour for single and $15 an hour for double), but it also has clear kayaks (you can see the fish swim underneath you) for $20 an hour. First-timers should go to Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks , where the company offers a guided tour with the novice in mind in a safe, protected environment. Included in the tour are lunch, all equipment, and transportation from Waikiki hotels for $119 for adults and $95 for children 3-12 years old.

Sedentary sportsmen at Oahu condo rentals can watch the ancient Hawaiian sport of canoe paddling. From February to September, on weekday evenings and weekend days, hundreds of canoe paddlers gather at Ala Wai Canal and practice the Hawaiian sport of canoe paddling. Find a comfortable spot at Ala Wai Park, next to the canal, and watch this ancient sport come to life!