The organizer of a kayak group cited by state officials over the weekend for allegedly engaging in commercial activity in state waters without a permit says he was simply leading a club on an excursion.
Robert Twogood was cited for not having a commercial permit to operate in state waters after lifeguards had to rescue 21 of his kayakers off of Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse on Oʻahu.
The owner of a closed Kailua kayak shop was cited by the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement for allegedly engaging in commercial activity in state waters.