If you join British Canoeing you can opt for Boat Insurance
https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/memb ... -insurance
With them I have made successful claims for lost/broken paddles on my insurance.
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- Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:48 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Sea Kayak Insurance?.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 323
- Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:47 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Rescue techniques (split from Introduction and looking for advice)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 634
Re: Introduction and looking for advice.
Yes if we're going to get into debates on specific techniques, this video is worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cap1wHLDOW4 The big takeaway from this for "Slope Soarer" is that the rescuee plays an active part of the rescue by holding on to his paddle and manoeuvring himself towards the...
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:14 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Introduction and looking for advice.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1931
Re: Introduction and looking for advice.
In terms of videos I recommend Leo Hoare and Olly Sanders "Sea Kayak Safety" DVD:
http://www.rockandseaproductions.com/in ... duct_id=53
...and "Rough Water Handling"
http://www.rockandseaproductions.com/in ... duct_id=51
http://www.rockandseaproductions.com/in ... duct_id=53
...and "Rough Water Handling"
http://www.rockandseaproductions.com/in ... duct_id=51
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:51 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Introduction and looking for advice.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1931
Re: Introduction and looking for advice.
I've ordered the Sea Kayakers Handbook Shelley Johnson's book? I have the first edition and have to say it's the most useless book on the subject I have ever bought. It's full of waffle. BTW, welcome :) As others have said, joining a club is well worth doing, or at the very least finding a pool ses...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:47 pm
- Forum: Kayak Angling Gear For Sale
- Topic: FOR SALE : Perception Freedom SOT - now sold
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2774
Re: FOR SALE : Perception Freedom SOT
Yes it is sold.
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:38 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Should a 4* Leader be a 5* Follower?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2309
Re: Should a 4* Leader be a 5* Follower?
One simple way of looking at this is that a 4* leader would have 3*+ followers in 3* (moderate) conditions, therefore a 5* leader would have 4*+ followers in 4* (advanced) conditions, and 3*+ followers in 3* conditions.
- Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:57 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Repair Jackson Cross Link?????????
- Replies: 4
- Views: 979
Re: Repair Jackson Cross Link?????????
There is a guy called "Andy Ing" who is reputed as being able to fix cross-link. I put a glass-fibre patch over a crack in a SuperFun only for the boat to hit a rock in the river and knock a bigger crack out in another part of the boat. After fixing it with epoxy putty and gaffer tape I couldn't eve...
- Tue Oct 23, 2018 1:05 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Best stuff to stick foam to hull
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1345
Re: Best stuff to stick foam to hull
I have used this stuff with a heat gun or hairdryer:
https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/3m-spray90 ... y-a-p43829
Also see:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=128312
https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/3m-spray90 ... y-a-p43829
Also see:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=128312
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 3:47 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Insurance and qualifications
- Replies: 84
- Views: 6243
Re: Insurance and qualifications
This is the only case I can think of that occurred recently:
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/ ... River_Tees_/
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/ ... River_Tees_/
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 1:43 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Drying room ideas?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1093
Re: Drying room ideas?
I'm experimenting with a room which has an extractor fan and electric heater, and intend to control them so they run alternatively. It's a bit like how I start drying stuff in the car; heater on to get everything humming, then purge the damp air by opening the windows, then close the windows, heater...
- Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:39 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Foot entrapment
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2846
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:36 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring Gear For Sale
- Topic: Wanted - back band for sea kayak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 366
Re: Wanted - back band for sea kayak
You can buy a kit from Squarerock
http://squarerock.co.uk/sr/index.php/pr ... kband-kit/
http://squarerock.co.uk/sr/index.php/pr ... kband-kit/
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 12:54 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Spraydeck question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 530
Re: Spraydeck question
In my experience - no
- Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:45 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Any ideas on model please?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1770
Re: Any ideas on model please?
Looks like a Prijon Machine with rod holder and deck rigging added by someone who doesn't understand that a play boat is not suitable as a sea kayak....
Looks like they've added a Pyranha decal to make it go faster :P
Looks like they've added a Pyranha decal to make it go faster :P
- Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:32 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Stabilising a kayak
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2504
Re: Stabilising a kayak
I suggest you contact PDCC who are quite near to you and meet up with them. You'll be able to try out all sorts of kayaks and learn lots of stuff from them.
- Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:27 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Storage shed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1067
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:32 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Not managing to pull a spraydeck
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4706
Re: Not managing to pull a spraydeck
I take your point. Yes it was an ex-girlfriend ;) The look of shock on her face as she went in is embedded in my memory :) Generally a coach can spot a nervous paddler a mile off, although I have experienced some who put a "confident face" on and complain later about being asked to do something they...
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:12 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Personal Performance Awards
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1829
Re: Personal Performance Awards
I like the look of the new system, although I suspect people are weary of change since they've recently changed the system too many times over too brief a period.
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:09 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Not managing to pull a spraydeck
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4706
Re: Not managing to pull a spraydeck
What does everyone one else do when doing spray deck training? One thing I make a real point of doing is to ensure that someone capsizes involuntarily. I often find they're OK when they choose to go in, but freak out when it happens accidentally. My favourite exercise is to get them to paddle forwa...
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:07 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring Kayaks For Sale
- Topic: Classic Jackson SuperFun For Sale
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1036
Re: Classic Jackson SuperFun For Sale
Looks like the first generation, as there are lots of slots in the coaming. Plus the decal looks like the old logo. IIRC the second generation (after 2009) has far fewer slots in the coaming. I found I could do a lot more playful stuff in the 1st gen', the 2nd gen' had a lot more volume so was bette...
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:06 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: How long does a PFD last?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2078
Re: How long does a PFD last?
I have a suspicion that a worn BA will soak up water, so that could hamper your roll. Although it would have to be soaking it up like a sponge ;)
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:02 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Plastic Welding
- Replies: 7
- Views: 946
Re: Plastic Welding
I believe Andy Ing is up your way?
- Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:50 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Not managing to pull a spraydeck
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4706
Re: Not managing to pull a spraydeck
I think I've seen it mentioned around here some time ago that some people have put webbing over the cockpit coaming so they can pull on it to release a spraydeck from the side.
- Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:21 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Foot entrapment
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2846
Re: Foot entrapment
Wow, that was a sobering read. Hope he recovers soon!
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:15 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Rolling in a pool boat harder than a sea kayak?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1271
Re: Rolling in a pool boat harder than a sea kayak?
If you're in a boxy kayak you may find the hull interferes with the paddle as you come up. You need to push the back arm away from you momentarily at this stage, but the back arm must be pulled in at the start and end of the roll - something I call "choo-choo the back hand". Another approach is to k...
- Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:15 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Krab on a Throwline?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2931
Re: Krab on a Throwline?
A better idea with the karabiner is to attach it to the rope inside the bag. It is always there then and can be used for equipment recovery. When the rope is used to rescue a swimmer the krab is padded by the bag and won't hurt anyone. Either clove hitch it inside the bag next to the knot, or with ...
- Tue Jul 03, 2018 1:04 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: An odd question regarding length and suitability
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1523
Re: An odd question regarding length and suitability
Moving the seat back may help, or if there is a rear compartment, putting a heavy weight in it (adjusting trim)
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:45 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Spraydeck repairs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 821
Re: Spraydeck repairs
Black Witch and also liquid latex works quite well for covering pinholes
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:42 pm
- Forum: Paddling Partners
- Topic: Solent Area Kayaking Buddy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 817
Re: Solent Area Kayaking Buddy
Check out NFKCC and PDCC who have paddlers that frequent the area.
- Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:37 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Not managing to pull a spraydeck
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4706
Re: Not managing to pull a spraydeck
"Not managing to pull a spraydeck" - I've had this whilst head-ruddering whilst leaning back when being pummeled in surf; unable to reach the grab loop. Whenever I use a new spraydeck, I make damn sure that I can pull the lip of the deck off from the side so that I know for sure that I can break the...