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- Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:09 pm
- Forum: Lost and Found
- Topic: Stolen sea kayak (repost from Facebook)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 271
Re: Stolen sea kayak (repost from Facebook)
Where? What make and model?
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:10 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Sea kayak
- Replies: 1
- Views: 404
Re: Sea kayak
You have a PM.
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:45 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: South Devon Trip Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 327
Re: South Devon Trip Advice
Hi Jack I wouldn't leave a vehicle overnight at Richmond Walk. Try Blagdons boatyard at this time of year (adjacent) which would be more secure but no idea about charges. The advantage of Mountbatten is it's more secure for overnight parking and I believe you may have access to the showers and other...
- Sun Jul 15, 2018 3:36 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Tall and advice needed!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1162
Re: Tall and advice needed!
Hello BritishStu I'm the dealer for Sea Kayaking UK in Plymouth. Although quite a distance from you (and so unlikely to make a sale I guess, given that you are across on the East coast) I'm happy to give some advice. For your build, there are three models in the NDK/Sea Kayaking UK range that may su...
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:56 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Rockpool Taran 18
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2179
Re: Rockpool Taran 18
Yes. Suggest you PM me for contact details.
- Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:58 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1799
Re: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
Donations have now reached a little over 16K. Many thanks to those who have given so far. I'd like to think that anyone who is (or has been) a sponsored paddler will lead the way and help to get the appeal over the bar of 20K. There are 41 sponsored paddlers on the Sea Kayaking UK website who Nigel ...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:00 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1799
Re: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
Now over £13K donated - fantastic. Really hoping to get to £20K so anything you can do to get this man's dream back on track...
- Sat Mar 24, 2018 1:09 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1799
Re: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
Over £11,000 donated so far. Fantastic support from all around the world. Please continue to spread the word. Rick
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:33 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1799
Re: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
I actually don't know if Nigel is aware of any of this campaign. He's not one for social media or self promotion. But I will make sure any thoughts expressed in this forum are passed on at the appropriate time.
Thanks for all the support so far. Rick
Thanks for all the support so far. Rick
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:18 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1799
Re: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
Thanks for spreading the word. Rick
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 11:56 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1799
Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Holyhead Harbour
A little over two weeks ago whilst the so-called "Beast from the East" dominated the headlines, Storm Emma also took it's toll at the same time when it rampaged through Holyhead Harbour and totally destroyed the marina. More than 80 vessels were sunk in just a few hours, including the expedition ves...
- Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:55 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: WANTED Romany Classic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 526
Re: WANTED Romany Classic
I know the Port of Plymouth Canoe Association have a couple of Romany Classics for sale. They will be pre-2009 which has the seat attached to the cockpit rim. I don't know what sort of condition they will be in.
Cheers, Rick
Cheers, Rick
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:58 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Three piece kayak
- Replies: 8
- Views: 914
Re: Three piece kayak
This is the advice I would give to any customer taking possession of a brand-new three-piece sea SKUK kayak from me. I believe Rockpool use the same/similar technology as SKUK but some of their models have 5/6 clips per joint. In terms of maintenance - I give them a blast out with the pressure washe...
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 11:07 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Rockpool Taran 18
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2179
Re: Rockpool Taran 18 (new)
Still for sale and can deliver.
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:35 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Carrying flares
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3562
Re: Carrying flares
Hi Douglas
I have to agree with everything you say. It's a fact that they are dangerous but I am obliged to carry them, especially in France. C'est la vie.
Cheers, Rick
I have to agree with everything you say. It's a fact that they are dangerous but I am obliged to carry them, especially in France. C'est la vie.
Cheers, Rick
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:01 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Carrying flares
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3562
Re: Carrying flares
Thumbs-up for the whistle - totally agree. The "hole" analogy was figurative. Picture a very small cove under steep cliffs with little headlands sticking out. So plenty of room to safely fire off a rocket or two. I'd never advocate doing it in a cave! If I was in an enclosed gully the last thing I w...
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:32 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Carrying flares
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3562
Re: Carrying flares
I'm putting my hand up to this one. I've reported my original post to the moderator, requesting it's either edited or taken down to avoid potential harm. I certainly don't want anyone to get this sort of thing wrong. I'm very familiar with the use of flares but still typed incorrect advice. This add...
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:19 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Carrying flares
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3562
Re: Carrying flares
The usual recommendation for a rocket flare is to fire on your down wind side with the flare pointed slightly down wind so that the exhaust is not blown into your face as it would be if it is upwind of you. I failed to properly check the contents of my post - Thanks to Ken for pointing this out! I ...
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:27 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Carrying flares
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3562
Re: Carrying flares
Hi All Just a thought regarding para/rocket flares. It could be your best hope if you've been forced to land (medical/capsized/broken kayak) on a remote beach/gully surrounded by high cliffs. You're in a deep hole. A PLB/VHF or mobile phone may not get a signal out in this situation. They all need "...
- Sun Feb 11, 2018 1:12 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Freya Hoffmeister - seriously generous and Thinking Bigger!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 808
Freya Hoffmeister - seriously generous and Thinking Bigger!
I went to listen to Freya Hoffmeister at Weymouth Sailing Academy on Friday evening. Interesting presentation and she is indeed remarkable. However, what she did at the end of the evening deserves the highest recognition - she donated her full profits of the evening event to the RNLI. This was more ...
- Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:20 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Silva 70P problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 460
Re: Silva 70P problem
i suspect that the compass recess isnt deep enough and is causing the expansion membrane to be compressed Simon, you're right on the money with your analysis. Had a similar problem myself with a brand-new Silva 70P fitted into a Cetus I had. It did my head in for months - sometimes working okay and...
- Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:07 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Tiderace Moving Bulkhead ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 771
Re: Tiderace Moving Bulkhead ?
I'm always surprised that a lot of manufacturers don't offer a choice of bulkhead positions when the boats are being built as, for only a little extra work at that point, it can make a huge difference to a boats usability for kit carrying. Of course you should be able to choose the front bulkhead p...
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:06 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Used NDK Explorer wanted
- Replies: 6
- Views: 687
Re: Used NDK Explorer wanted
PM sent.
Also, always worth checking in with the specialist dealers www.britishseakayaks.co.uk in Plymouth, sseak.co.uk in Dorset and karitek.co.uk in Scotland as we sometimes accept trade-ins. As far as I am aware, no official UK dealers sell "factory rejects".
Happy New Year everyone, Rick
Also, always worth checking in with the specialist dealers www.britishseakayaks.co.uk in Plymouth, sseak.co.uk in Dorset and karitek.co.uk in Scotland as we sometimes accept trade-ins. As far as I am aware, no official UK dealers sell "factory rejects".
Happy New Year everyone, Rick
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 1:29 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Rockpool Taran 18
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2179
Re: Rockpool Taran 18
Still available - please note this Taran is brand-new/never used. Feel free to check with Mike Webb at Rockpool Kayaks if you have any doubts about it's provenance.
Cheers, Rick
Cheers, Rick
- Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:25 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Rockpool Taran 18
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2179
Re: Rockpool Taran 18
It is one of a matched pair, originally purchased to set up a sea racing challenge project for paddlers with disabilities.. I'll accept a sensible offer close to the full retail price. 30% off the RRP is not a sensible offer. In fact it's a little bit cheeky, given that I've put my own money into a...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:52 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Rockpool Taran 18
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2179
Re: Rockpool Taran 18
Thanks for your interest.
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:48 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: This seasons colours
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2151
Re: This seasons colours
Nice pictures - but I'm not sure people are really getting the idea here........ Now you've got me questioning what the "idea" was ? I went off this line in the original post.... "So - bring some brightness to the thread and please share your colour co-ordinated kayaking photies" It wouldn't be the...
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 12:23 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking Gear For Sale
- Topic: Rockpool Taran 18
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2179
Rockpool Taran 18
For sale - Taran 18. Brand-new. Standard construction. White deck and hull. Red seam, seat and cockpit rim. Totally plain, no glitter, no starfish or any other graphics. It's exactly as it came out of the factory. It is one of a matched pair, originally purchased to set up a sea racing challenge pro...
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:10 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: This seasons colours
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2151
Re: This seasons colours
https://britishseakayaks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Romany-Sport-and-Classic-1024x684.jpg Last weekend - beautiful St Austell Bay in Cornwall. Big spring tides and crystal-clear water. Soup and panini for lunch. Perfect! The photo was taken by Mike Hayes of http://www.seasurfdirt.com/ who is ...
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:14 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: British Kayak manufacturers and customer service
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2631
Re: British Kayak manufacturers and customer service
Hey Rick, i'm new to Kayaking and I've actually been looking to order my first ideally from a UK company. Can you recommend some stores? I ideally wanted to purchase in person as I'd have a few beginner questions :) Riverkeeper, If you want specific info on the models in the Sea Kayaking UK range a...