The principle that should be being promoted is to to take your exercise as close to home as it is safe to take it, and to take whatever form of exercise is normal or you.
The Welsh situation is appalling, and I beleive is causing paddlers to take more risky forms of exercise.
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- Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:23 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Lockdown.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 405
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:57 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Why is it wind over tide?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 536
Re: Why is it wind over tide?
The general situation around the UK is that the flood tide goes towards the north and west, and the ebb towards the south and east, but local topography can cause streams to run in completely different directions than those. Local ?! For over a third of the Great Britain coastline, from John o' Gro...
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:49 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Why is it wind over tide?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 536
Re: Why is it wind over tide?
I was clear about 'ocean currents' not being due to gravity, but I wrongly thought it was temperature, I hadn't realsied salinity is the mechanism that moves the water which happens to be at different temperatures. It really is quite fascinating! I didn't have to do any oceanography, but did do a mo...
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:36 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Into strong head wind
- Replies: 30
- Views: 822
Re: Into strong head wind
How are you judging the wind speed you're paddling into? For me, usually by the descriptions of Beaufort wind scale up to about Bft 4 or 5, above that it all just looks a mess and I go by inshore waters forecast or coastal station reports, which I also often do for lower speeds too. I do have some ...
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:57 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Into strong head wind
- Replies: 30
- Views: 822
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:48 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Why is it wind over tide?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 536
Re: Why is it wind over tide?
Topography (more correctly bathymetry which is underwater topography) causes the tide to flow around it as it rises and falls, causing tide streams, which are being abbreviated to 'tide' in the examples given. The general situation around the UK is that the flood tide goes towards the north and west...
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:08 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Into strong head wind
- Replies: 30
- Views: 822
Re: Into strong head wind
Also I wonder what the maximum head wind speed can be paddled directly into and what distance would be covered ? (Assuming tidal flow wasn’t a factor) if it was blowing 80mph it could be about 400metres before your arms fall off ? Difficult to say because we all have different limits, but it is imp...
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:53 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Into strong head wind
- Replies: 30
- Views: 822
Re: Into strong head wind
Fair enough, I'm sure I was taught the options as over or against but it looks like it is time to drop over for consensus and clarity!Chris Bolton wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:43 pmGoogle suggests that the vast majority agree with Northern Blue, wind over tide = wind against tide. I've always used 'with' or 'against'.
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:36 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Into strong head wind
- Replies: 30
- Views: 822
Re: Into strong head wind
Try to plan for wind over tide rather than wind against tide, the waves will be much smoother and less likely to explode randomly in your face, which will make it more feasible to time your breath in between the hits. Of course that means your upwind-uptide leg is even harder, but that might be a pr...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:54 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Emergency patches
- Replies: 12
- Views: 576
Re: Emergency patches
A smaller roll of tape? Epoxy putty can be useful (you could even cut smaller lumps off the sticks and re-wrap), but I find if it has been kicking around unused for a few years it can get a bit hard and difficult to knead (although so far I have always found it possible, just a lot more effort). Tap...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:18 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Hatch rim screws, catch fabric etc
- Replies: 22
- Views: 491
Re: Hatch rim screws, catch fabric etc
Pretty unusual for sea kayak manufacturers to bolt hatches now. Since they are Kajaksport rims you could consider taking them out, filling the holes in the deck, and then bonding them back in properly. Once the existing adhesive is cleaned off, if the rim is a close fit to the deck, a methacrylate a...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:56 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Hatch rim screws, catch fabric etc
- Replies: 22
- Views: 491
Re: Hatch rim screws, catch fabric etc
Stainless dome nuts? You may still need to cut some screws to the right length to work in dome nuts. A cheaper alternative is plastic/rubber caps you can stick on the screws, but I don;t know where you get them and they always fall off anyway. You might be able to achieve a compromise using some of ...
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Smart trak trim-tab install/retro-fit
- Replies: 14
- Views: 581
Re: Smart trak trim-tab install/retro-fit
I disagree, a rudder is VERY useful to control weather cocking or lee cocking, in fact that is the main purpose it serves on my boat, the times I actually want to make a turn sharp enough to use the rudder are fairly few, and then I find it best to stick to no tighter than about 50m radius to avoid ...
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 7:51 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Rolling
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2270
Re: Rolling
There are plenty of useful exercises to get you started without buying anything - step throughs, windscreen wipers, get ups (start without a weight, then you only need something light that you won't drop on your head so doesn't need to be actual gym equipment). The flexibility will be useful for rol...
- Fri Dec 25, 2020 6:52 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Riot kayaks? Why so unpopular?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 411
Re: Riot kayaks? Why so unpopular?
Never really understood the history. Corran was one of the founders and was at the leading edge of playboat (freestyle) design - I still rate the Glide as one of the best boats I have ever owned, despite the pain. But something happened, I don't know what and I realise the internet view of corporate...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:48 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Afloat on Christmas Day...?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 474
Re: Afloat on Christmas Day...?
Yep, due to slippy mud I only tend to paddle around HW, so I've had a few days off so will be making use of tomorrow (0804 I think) and Christmas day unless the wind is howling up here
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:33 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Rudder repair suggestions?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 260
Re: Rudder repair suggestions?
I would talk to a plastic fabricator/welder and see if they can weld in a thick PE plate, maybe cutting the rectangular bit with the holes out completely to make way for it. If they can attach a pre-drilled/threaded stainless steel back plate onto the PE plate before welding it in it would help spre...
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:23 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Energy drinks
- Replies: 37
- Views: 983
Re: Energy drinks
You’ve got some backstory Beryl! Jim, could you recommend a chest strap to connect with an Apple watch?I’d like to start the monitoring you mentioned. Thanks in advance. I don't have very much experience with heart rate monitoring, but I use a Wahoo Tickr which has the accuracy needed for HRV monit...
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:59 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Energy drinks
- Replies: 37
- Views: 983
Re: Energy drinks
Sugar is used too quickly to be a long term plan, it has uses for recovering when you overdo things but but far better to use slow release energy (carbs). It will also interfere with your ability to absorb water so for hydration, despite all the fancy drinks on the market, water is best. If you are ...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:29 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Keel Repair/Strengthening
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1058
Re: Keel Repair/Strengthening
For Maverick777, my suggestion is similar to PlymouthDamo's, but I would say find a plastic fabrication shop rather than a car body repairer. AFAIK most of the plastic used in car bodies is polypropoylene not polyethylene, so they might be able to have a go, or not. But if you can find a plastic fab...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Keel Repair/Strengthening
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1058
Re: Keel Repair/Strengthening
What kind of boat is it (PE, composite, Skin on frame) and what are you trying to achieve (repair a hole, stiffen the spine of the kayak, add abrasion resistance, add impact resistance)?
I've never used Keeleazy, is it primarily for abrasion resistance?
I've never used Keeleazy, is it primarily for abrasion resistance?
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 8:00 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Anyone else sneaked out today?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1477
Re: Anyone else sneaked out today?
Flat calm out today ...a bit chilly though so layered up ...100% polyester thermal suit and thin fleece seems work best under drysuit for cold days .any other ideas what to wear that isn’t going to overheat too quickly I was only out for a short interval session on the river today, but wore the sam...
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:22 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Touring kayak suggestions for larger kayakers?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 436
Re: Touring kayak suggestions for larger kayakers?
I'm a little shorter, a little heavier and only have size 11 feet but I love my Rockpool Taran - it is a fast sea kayak not a beginners tourer, but coming from a K1/K2 racing background you will find it rock solid and if you allow for acceleration being a bit slower from stationary and a lower top s...
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:22 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Anyone else sneaked out today?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1477
Re: Anyone else sneaked out today?
You lucky people with access to the coast. I'd have to drive 20 miles and then it would either be mud or half a mile to the waterline and waves the colour of milky tea. Never bothered paddling my bit of coastline. 20 miles seems a bit far under travel restrictions, but the mud and distance issue is...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:23 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Power supply for electric bilge pump
- Replies: 17
- Views: 623
Re: Power supply for electric bilge pump
No, but most of us like to waterproof the actual connections, you would end up with an ordinary plug in a position it could accidentally get wet. Mine is bit bigger than my sealed lead acid battery, but a lot lighter, I would need a bigger waterprrof box which might cancel out the weight saving, but...
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:52 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Anyone else sneaked out today?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1477
Re: Anyone else sneaked out today?
Prior to Covid I could count the number of other kayaks I had seen on the Leven on 1 finger, then I spotted one from the office window just before I moved out to work from home, and then I met a couple of sea kayaks one day, and another day 4 SOTs. So that's 8 in total, ever. A couple of years ago I...
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: White water kayaking?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 538
Re: White water kayaking?
Seems I misudnerstood slightly! You are asking a group of primarily WW paddlers, of course we think it is worth the commitment of time and money! :) You will probably find you transfer some WW skills to playing in tide races, so even if you get fed up after a few months and sell the WW boat, it will...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:19 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Anyone else sneaked out today?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1477
Re: Anyone else sneaked out today?
No need to sneak out where I live, I have mostly been paddling on a tidal river for ages (as safe and socially distanced as your estuary I'm sure!), but with the put in and supermarket only a couple of miles away the drive hasn't been keeping my battery charged so the car wouldn't start today. So no...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:13 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: White water kayaking?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 538
Re: White water kayaking?
"White water" covers quite a range, grade 1 essentially isn't whitewater, grade 3 and above you don't really just pick up on your own, most people will at least want to be in a group for safety reasons, and for safety reasons the group should be aware of how to help each other out in WW situations.....
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:46 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Smart watches and kayaking...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 825
Re: Smart watches and kayaking...
I completely agree - displaying a small number of useful fields as large as possible works really well for tracking progress. I am interested in increasing my fitness (and speed - I race WWR and slalom as well as my sea kayak) so can gather various useful bits of information by tracking my speed and...