Ocean Kayaking With A Feathercraft - Advice - Paddling.com
2010年6月3日 · I find the FC’s generally more comfortable overall for a long day’s paddle. Even if you do flip, the inflatable sponsons and light weight and buoyancy of the boats make them easy to right, drain and re-enter. Many people have made significant ocean crossings with skin-on-frame boats, including Feathercrafts.
Open Canoe in the Ocean - Advice - Paddling.com
2004年11月17日 · There are charts, tide and current tables, VHF radios, and guidebooks. There is the open ocean and sheltered tidewater. There are brief jaunts and ocean crossings. The great popularity of recreational sea kayaking overshadows the fact that the world over, and through history, people have paddled small open craft on the oceans.
Canoe or Kayak to Catalina Island? - Advice - Paddling.com
2010年4月27日 · 2 buddies and I have come to the conclusion that not only do we want to camp on Catalina Island off of the coast of California (about 24 miles from the coast) but that we would like to Kayak/Canoe there. Now realize that we have very little kayak/canoe experience (ocean harbors and lakes only). We have a proposed date of summer 2011.
Best whitewater kayak for ocean surfing? - Advice - Paddling.com
2014年7月28日 · Best whitewater kayak for ocean surfing? I was thinking about picking up a whitewater kayak for ocean surfing. After doing a bit of research, I found that Necky Jive is a great surf boat. However, Necky no longer makes this kayak, and I am not lucky enough to pick up a used Jive. What is the best whitewater kayak for ocean surfing (both Used and New)? Many …
PFD/Water Pouch - Advice - Paddling.com
2012年7月23日 · Hello, I have recently take on ocean kayaking as both a sport and a hobby. I live in Colombia, so needless to say, there are some gorgeous scenic routes that I have every intention of taking, but I first want to make an investment for a good PFD hopefully with a water pouch/camelback included. Any suggestions on models/brands? I know some people like to …
ocean kayaking advice needed - Advice - Paddling.com
2013年6月19日 · I have a 12.6 Old Town Striper SOT Kayak. I’m a begginner and was wondering if this boat is sufficent for taking down to the beach (Topsail or OBX). I’d like to be able to launch from the surf as opposed to paddling the sound. Though I may do that as well. Any advice or general thoughts on my boat. I should say I’m a begginer in the paddling sport but zero time …
Soft or hard chines sea kayak - Advice - Paddling.com
2021年9月2日 · Any thoughts on using a hard chined sea kayak on the open ocean? I capsized in a 17’ Current Design Caribou sea kayak, fiberglass/Kevlar, 21” wide, hard chines. Water was in open ocean, 15 knot winds, 1.5 foot cresting/breaking seas. I have been ocean kayaking 7 years, mostly on calm water in less than 10 knot winds. I can handle 10 knot winds and up to 1 foot …
Is the OCEAN KAYAK SCUPPER PRO Worth It? - Paddling.com
2009年6月17日 · Btw, Ocean Kayak has reintroduced the Scupper Pro again this year in case you are not aware. If in the Seattle area, you can pick up a blem SP for $500…good deal as a blem is usually a color flaw. system June 18, 2009, 12:08am
Places to kayak in Acadia NP - Advice - Paddling.com
2006年1月23日 · Ocean kayaking probably ruled out… Based on the feedback and the stories I’ve read in the past about ocean kayaking, I’ll probably avoid the ocean altogether. It is like some of you said, a tempting adventure. I am a big guy (6’3", 230lbs) with a large frame (I used to play college FB at DE) if that gives you an idea of my physique.
optimal time to kayak regarding tides? - Advice - Paddling.com
2007年7月16日 · depends On how far you want to carry your kayak across mud flats—here in downeast Maine where the tide is between 10 and 20 feet that can be quite a stretch—lol—the other part of the answer involving strength of tidal currents can’t be answered in the abstract—it really depends on which way you are going and which way the tide flows—for example I like to …