Thought this was funny and also sorta lame! A few emails with a surf camp I'll keep nameless for now.

ORIGINAL EMAIL:

> I'm interested in coming for a surf trip.
> I can't find out how to get there! I might be stupid but can't find it on the website.
Also do you know what max board length can be taken?
>
> Thanks
> Brendan

THEIR REPLY:

XXXX Brendan,

If coming from Australia you would go via Nadi. The flights with Air Pacific, and arrives
& departs Kiritimati once/week every Wednesday.

Yes, they can take all surfboards of any length (except SUP's hopefully!!).
Please let us know what other info you need.

Cheers for now
xxxxxxxx

MY REPLY:-

Thanks for the reply XXXXX,

Funny you should say that, what if the SUP is only a custom 8'5"?
I was thinking of bringing an 8'5" SUP and a 6'4" shorty. I wouldn't get hassled out of the water would I??

I know a lot of crew don't like SUP including half my mates but I'm pretty stoked on it at the moment.

I will look at flight details and prices.

Cheers
Brendan

THEIR REPLY:

XXXXX Brendan,

Believe it or not, that was the first time I made a 'SUP' remark, & as fate would have
it, you're a SUP rider! My flatmate & I had a good laugh about it - 'Murpheys Law'!!

Sorry, but we won't be booking SUP riders as they are just too dangerous. Most surfers
in NZ want them banned from the surf, as they have been involved in some pretty bad
accidents. I've heard that some places have already banned them. And as the medical
facilities are very limited, with only one flight per week to a proper hospital, we think it's
the best policy for safety of our other guests.

But the good news is that we have no crowds, so you'll still score heaps of waves on
your short board!

Cheers for now,
XXXXXX


I feel like just replying now and saying, "Thats OK, I'll find somewhere else to stay on
the island. My 8 SUP friends are really keen so I'm sure we'll find somewhere" and then leave it at that.