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kayaking – What would be recommended as the best first kayak for someone with little experience of kayaking?

skywalker — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:12:16 +0000

Question by jitterbug82: What would be recommended as the best first kayak for someone with little experience of kayaking?

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Answer by awaywa
What type of kayak you get really depends on what type of paddling you plan on doing. There are many types of kayaks for different purposes. Three major types are sea kayaks, recreational kayaks, whitewater kayaks . There are also kayaks that are made for special purposes, such as surfing, racing, or fishing, and there are ones that are a combination of different types.

Sea kayaks are long and narrow; typical ones are 16-18 feet long. Most are sit-inside. They’re designed to go fast and straight, even in wind and rough water. Some but not all have skegs and rudders. Many models have sealed bulkheads and hatches, which prevent the kayak from flooding and sinking and also provide storage space for camping gear. Even though they’re designed with the open ocean in mind, they could be a good choice if you want to do longer distances or multi-day trips on larger inland waterways.

Whitewater kayaks are shorter, typically 6-9 feet. They’re designed for maneuverability in rapids; it’s possible to spin them around with a single stroke. They can be taken on calm water too, but they’ll be slow and for a beginner they’ll be difficult to keep going straight.

Recreational kayaks vary a lot. They’re designed for ease of use by a beginner on calm waters. Some are sit-on-top, and some are sit-inside; some sit-insides have a very large cockpit (the hole that you sit in), so you would not cover them up with a spray skirt. They’re a little longer than whitewater kayaks, maybe 9-12 feet, and they’re more maneuverable than sea kayaks but easier to keep going straight than whitewater boats.

Before jumping in and buying a kayak, I’d recommend getting a little more experience first, which will help you in making a good decision. Take lessons for whatever sort of water you’re interested in. Join clubs if there are any in your area. Go visit local kayak shops and get their opinions. Most shop staff are very helpful and low-pressure; the last thing they want to do is sell you a boat that you’re not happy with. Many shops have demo days that are cheap or free to attend. Go rent kayaks, too. It’ll cost a little, but some shops will credit your rentals fees toward a kayak purchase.

Finally, don’t necessarily look for a kayak that is “perfect for beginners”. If you start kayaking regularly, after just a couple months, you will no longer be a beginner and will be looking to upgrade.

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Kayaking – So Much More Than a Boat Show – Trawler Fest Heads to the Cap Sante Boat Haven in Anacortes, WA

skywalker — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:11:57 +0000

So Much More Than a Boat Show – Trawler Fest Heads to the Cap Sante Boat Haven in Anacortes, WA
Trawler Fest, a Celebration of the Cruising-Under-Power Lifestyle, Will Take Place May 12-14 at the Cap Sante Boat Haven in Anacortes, WA. Boat Show Hours Are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. (PRWeb March 14, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/03/prweb5157844.htm

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Nice Kayaking photos

skywalker — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:11:57 +0000

Check out these kayaking images:

The children’s kayak on the island in The Thousand Islands where we spent a delightful Sunday afternoon.

kayaking – FJORDS Norway – Kayaking in the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord.

skywalker — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:12:26 +0000

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Fjords in Norway (Norge). Kayaking in Naeroyfjord and Aurlandsfjord in Sognefjord. Photo: www.fjords.com. Music Tor Talle – www.fjordguitar.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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kayaking – Mako Shark caught on Kayak released

skywalker — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:12:41 +0000

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Mako released unharmed, caught on live fly lined Mackerel. Mako Shark one of the fastest oceanic predator very dangerous does not give up easy and will keep on biting as seen on this video.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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kayaking – how much would someone pay for kayaking stuff?

skywalker — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:12:39 +0000

Question by Mellon Head: how much would someone pay for kayaking stuff?
ive got a robson supersonic kayak, a delata force spray deck to fit it, a pro tec helmet, and a palm jacket. ive only used them once basicly mint condition.

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Answer by Mad Penguin
Ebay…….

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Cool Kayaking images

skywalker — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:12:53 +0000

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I had an excellent time paddling Salt Creek with my son this weekend. The lower portion of Salt Creek offers a scenic bit of sheltered flatwater that is ideal for trying kayaking.

Checking out the new Beaver Dam!

T and I went on a tandem kayak naturalist tour of Smith and Bybee Lakes. Metro offers lots of activities from gardening & composting workshops to volunteer work days, informational talks, activities for kids and families, and lots of walks (or in this case kayaks) to learn about wildlife, wildflowers, mushrooms, edible native plants, birds, local cemetaries, and other exciting (and nerdy) subjects. This kayak tour was led by naturalist James Davis, who was fun, engaging and at least as equally excited by nutria as me…

Cool Kayaking images

skywalker — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:12:41 +0000

A few nice kayaking images I found:

Ron Gabel in his yellow Ocean Kayak. Ron Gabel and Mike Baird kayak paddle the coastline for over three hours and about six miles round-trip, south of the put-in at Spooner’s Cove in Montana de Oro (MdO) State Park near Los Osos, CA 18 August 2009. On the way out we passed by MdO bluff trail and the Coon Creek outlet area about a quarter-mile out due to the breaking waves (~5-7 foot swell). We then paddled to near-shore when we got past Point Buchon on PG&E property (the nuclear power plant property extending to Avila and Port San Luis, CA). We were then able to explore numerous pristine arches, caves, and jetties during predictable swells and good weather. This is isolated largely untouched clean clear water-wilderness, with many sea birds, some harbor seals, and lots of healthy floating Giant Kelp beds that often impeded making headway, but served to tame the waves. On the way back we followed the coastline all the way back to Point Buchon. We were able to paddle into a cave that then opened up into the base of a famous MdO sinkhole about 100 feet wide and 75 feet deep. I wished I had my SLR with 15mm fisheye lens to capture that scene. After exploring the numerous caves (mostly on the south side) near the Coon Creek outlet (which forms the property line between State Parks to the north, and the PG&E property to the south) we once again had to paddle a bit further out to avoid swells that were closing out. Photo or Video by Michael "Mike" L. Baird, mike [at} mikebaird d o t com, flickr.bairdphotos.com; using the little rugged Canon D10 waterproof camera (highly recommended by the way – just keep the glass lens cover clean or you will get blurry shots), shooting JPGs mostly on Canon’s iContrast (fill-light enhancement) setting, minus 1/3rd stop, and using flash for close-ups. I erred on the side of publishing way too many low-quality photos of this event because I thought some people would like them for their documentation value.

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Nice Kayaking photos

skywalker — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:13:06 +0000

A few nice kayaking images I found:

Jane and Kayak

A collection of brightly coloured sea-faring kayaks on the beach outside the Abersoch sailing school.

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Jane and Kayak

Kayaking – Rare Swinhoe Hoan Kiem Lake Turtle Of Hanoi, Vietnam In Danger Of Pollution

skywalker — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:12:14 +0000

Rare Swinhoe Hoan Kiem Lake Turtle Of Hanoi, Vietnam In Danger Of Pollution
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Nice Kayaking photos

skywalker — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:12:12 +0000

Check out these kayaking images:

Three-Day Kayak and Hiking Tour of the Channel Islands (San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz – see www.nps.gov/chis/ ) in Southern California, 02-04 July 2009. Five of us from the Morro Bay, CA kayakmorrobay Yahoo! Group (Mike Baird, Steve Cohen, Rouvaishyana, Betty Tegner, Ron Gabel) joined eight others on a Truthaquatics (Santa Barbara, CA – see truthaquatics.com ) adventure outing that may have been the best vacation I’ve ever taken. Leaving Santa Barbara harbor at 4AM, we arrived at San Miguel Island’s Cuyler Harbor, opposite beautiful Prince Island, and hiked to Harris Point on San Miguel the first day, July 2, 2009, under the leadership and interpretation of the most affable and knowledgeable Sabine Faulhaber, a volunteer for the Channel Islands National Park Service, who is a German University of California Materials Dept. graduate student who had just finished her degree. Endemic plant life and many Chumash archeological sites abounded. Remnants of the Chumash civilization can still be seen in thousands of “shell middens” on the island. San Miguel Island is the only known place in the world where 4 different species of seals and sea lions breed and up to 6 species can be found. Also on Day one, July 2, 2009, we paddled a few caves near our Santa Miguel harbor mooring. On Day two in the morning, July 3, 2009, we paddled caves, arches, coves, and beaches along Santa Rosa Island near Bechers Bay and Torrey Pines. That afternoon, we paddled Santa Cruz Island, including the legendary Painted Cave, one of the largest and deepest sea caves in the world. Painted Cave, is on the northwest coastline of Santa Cruz, and is so named because of its colorful rock types, lichens, and algaes. Painted Cave is a quarter-mile long and 100 feet wide, with an entrance ceiling of 160 feet. It was within the halls of this "cathedral" created by nature’s raw power of wind and water that I experienced what could only be called a religious experience while listening to the amazing voice of Rouvaishyana sing opera and perform a chant in Hebrew, lighting up the chamber’s darkness with pure emotion, which brought tears to my eyes for the joy for being alive and present amidst such magnificence. That evening we made an unscheduled turbulent round-trip back to Santa Barbara to replace a burned out water pump that disabled the generator required for operation of the boat. On Day three, July 4, 2009, by now very confident in our equipment and abilities, we paddled a number of caves and arches in turbulent surf amongst wash rocks and swells. We returned to Santa Barbara late afternoon on July 4th, 2009. Thanks to Rouvaishyana for arranging such a magnificent experience. I have taken the liberty to add some comments made by Rouvaishyana after the trip: "San Miguel Island was a real treat. As you know, I had been expecting foggy, windy weather so it was a treat to hike across the sunny, yet eerily barren plains with great views of the ocean all around. A late-afternoon paddle was the perfect way to end our first day. The long coastal paddle at Santa Rosa Island was perfect for all of us. Lots of exploring, long-distance cruising, thousands of sea lions, and a bald eagle to top it off! It’s great that the captain saw fit to trust us to our own strengths and abilities. I knew we could do it. The afternoon paddle at Santa Cruz was even more challenging in some ways, with the need to travel into a 15-knot headwind, though not even for half an hour. Painted Cave was the grand prize, the realization of more than 10 years of dreaming, and only a real storm would have kept me from making it there. Sea caves have long held a mystique for me, and for many people, representing the unknown, entrances into the innards of the earth, places of unique rock formations and hidden life, and even as sacred places. Painted Cave is the greatest and deepest of them all in the ocean world. What a privilege to explore it with others by kayak, and it was just as gratifying that Betty and Sabine, our naturalist, were able to come by Zodiac after being turned back by winds. I didn’t mind the unplanned return trip to Santa Barbara, and I found the motion of the sea to be an aid to sleep and relaxation. This was especially true the following morning, when we went back to the east end of Santa Cruz Island. We became an elite group of paddlers when the captain dropped us off at Potato Harbor, announcing that he didn’t recommend that day’s paddle to anyone except experienced sea kayakers, which we all are. By the way, I learned from reading that Ron is correct about the rocks in that harbor being volcanic. Santa Cruz Island in general is underlain by a layer of basalt and agglomerate volcanic rocks, with shale and other sedimentary rocks on top. The sea cave explorations that day were wonderful, and the clear water an inspiration."

When the wind is too weak for windsurfing and water visibility is poor for diving then I go kayak surfing
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Exploring the inlet. A lot of it was very shallow and I often got the kayak stuck. Given that the kayak only needs about 4 or 5 inches of water, that’s pretty crazy! Fun though.

Kayaking – Langley Games spectacular

skywalker — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:11:58 +0000

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