Fergs Kayaks is throwing a potentially great deal out there for y'all. You have the chance to bid in the first ever Fergs Kayaks Online Auction. Featuring a one-off special edition zebra stripe Hula kayak (whew, now that's a mouthful).

Watch out on the Fergs Kayaks website for our online auction of this super sexy kayak, starting Monday 14th January 2008. Stay tuned for more info.

Sometimes it's such a grind finding easy gifts at Christmas that you know are going to be surefire winners. At Fergs Kayaks we've got some great last minute ideas that you can stuff stockings with:

• Powerball: everyone loves these. Great fun and perfect for strengthening muscles;
• Gift Voucher: spend however much you want  and they can choose the product, or purchase an activity for someone you know (inline skating, kayaking, one-on-one lesson and in Wellington you can also choose rock climbing);
• Inline Skates: we've got the best quality skates in the country. Perfect for rolling around during the long summer evenings;
• Rock Climbing gear: a climber always loves a new carabiner, sling or book with new climbs in it. Simple and appreciated;
• Dry Bag: for the kayaker in your life, another gift that will always be cherished
• C-Tug Kayak Trolley: for hauling your kayak over the sand dunes and down to the waters edge without breaking your back!
• Aquasling: keep your garage or shed tidy and your boat in tip top condition

Be the sexiest kayaker on New Zealand waters. Buy a Dagger Kayak anytime between 1st December 2007 and 28th February 2008 and you go in the draw to win a one-off original designer cheetah print Hula kayak. It's so hot right now!

Fergs Kayaks Auckland is running a special Kids Go Kayaking Holiday programme to keep your school children entertained during the long school holidays. It's exciting, adventurous and will get your children active and happy. For more details read about it online>>

The really big kayak - the Kalao

Double seated sit on top kayaks have been around on the market for a while now, and there's always been the option of squeezing one or two kids in as well, but now there's a new option. The Kalao is a monster of a kayak and comes from the monsterously popular Bic family of kayaks. Designed for 3 adults and still with the option of throwing a couple of kids on, this is truly a winner with the family.  Check it out on our website by clicking here>>

Also now available in the Ultimate Family Package>>

We hear a lot about childhood obesity these days, and how prolific it has become in our country. An article published in a local Wellington newspaper recently gives some ideas about what you can do with your children to start answering this. Read more>>

...John Williams, Hire Manager, Auckland

John (aka JW) has been a familiar face around Fergs Kayaks Auckland for 12 years now. Having been our head guide for kayak trips has seen him right at the forefront of FK business and has taken over 1000 guided kayak tours to Rangitoto Island. Now JW has taken on a new role and is the Hire Manager. JW is planning on paddling the English Channel and the French Canals in 2008.