I would second this - all states of tide access. Portage from train to water - 100 yards.forestknights wrote:Portsmouth Harbour station. throw boat off the train and put in next to HMS Warrior. Paddle the harbour and then out to the IOW.
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- Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:23 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Any stations near a south coast beach?
- Replies: 19
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Re: Any stations near a south coast beach?
- Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:29 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: BBC 2 tonight 9pm
- Replies: 100
- Views: 12182
Re: BBC 2 tonight 9pm
The image that sticks in my mind most is the ethereal image of him paddling with the sun block on his face. Is it just me or have the producers played on it a bit?
The next image I recall is his son playing in the inflatable kayak.
The next image I recall is his son playing in the inflatable kayak.
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:58 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: BBC 2 tonight 9pm
- Replies: 100
- Views: 12182
Re: BBC 2 tonight 9pm
Why was the kayak not rightable with the hatch open, couldn't it have had floatation added to allow for rolling? I think they reported that the casper cockpit hood did not have a seal (when not over the cockpit), so when inverted, filled with water making the kayak unrightable. That may have been a...
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:34 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: BBC 2 tonight 9pm
- Replies: 100
- Views: 12182
Re: BBC 2 tonight 9pm
What a tragic story to televise. You could really feel the pain he was going through paddling away from his family on the first departure. The courage to press on at that point was certainly way beyond anything I could aspire to. Watching that part made me realise how different some people see the w...
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:04 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Kayak security
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1309
Re: Kayak security
B&Q do a set which includes a 4 metre length of plastic coated 10mm steel braid cable with an outdoor style padlock (plastic coated etc). Very reasonable guage and only £20. Included is a steel pad eye to bolt on to a wall etc. Wrap the cable arounds the boat three times or more until tight and secu...
- Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:59 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Strobes
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1404
Re: Strobes
Hi Ollie ....The reason I'm looking for a new strobe is the one I have is a torch/strobe design which has worked well though now the strobe has failed and the torch still works.... John I had one like this with a magnetic switch operated through the body of the case to preserve the waterproof integ...
- Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:52 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Strobes
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1404
Re: Strobes
I second Geoff. Go for quality. I have the same Princeton as above. Dive quality will last for several years.
- Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:33 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: What are your day trip essentials?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1542
Re: What are your day trip essentials?
I would add some splits if you haven't got any. Maybe some basic repairs bits too. In case I get seperated from my kayak, I have put £20 in an envelope and then laminated it - it lives in the inside back pocket of my PFD. Get you back to civilisation money. Pump of some sort?
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:16 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Ocean paddler
- Replies: 90
- Views: 9631
Re: Ocean paddler
Errm....ChrisS wrote:They also sent me a copy of issue 13 ("white cover") although I cancelled my subscription back in the summer.
According to Companies House, company number 06559486 Masik Publishing Limited, incorporated 8 April 2008, was dissolved on 9 December 2008. I'm not sure what to make of that.
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:46 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Ferry crossing to France
- Replies: 2
- Views: 478
Re: Ferry crossing to France
Few days before, my colleagues had discussion on ferry timings. They told me that ( promy dover ) ferries won't be available on Sunday's, if Monday is a holiday. Ferry timings are based on local timings. Is it so? Any personal experiences? Shortly we will plan to go holidays through ferry to France...
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:32 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Ocean paddler
- Replies: 90
- Views: 9631
Re: Ocean paddler
I'm pretty sure the 'white cover' issue is no 12, so it should still be on your original year's subscription as that covered 12 issues. Worth contacting them to chase up. I thought it was number 13 - which I had not paid for. I emailed them to query this, but have not had a reply. That was several ...
- Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:28 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Getting Started with day trips?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 884
Re: Getting Started with day trips?
I would go for this book from the RYA, or from EBay for less. Everything in it will apply to kayaks but knowledge of the bigger picture will do you know harm as it helps you predict what other vessels are going to do. The format is sketch diagrams with limited text to get the message across and it a...
- Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:21 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Stainless Flasks
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4160
Re: Stainless Flasks
I microwave the milk before I pour it in the flask so that you don't lose the first 10-15 degrees before the lid is even on.
- Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:48 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Wild Camping 'out of season'
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2269
Re: Wild Camping 'out of season'
Given where you are located, if you wished, you could grab the opportunity of a settled weather period at any time of the year and head across to the Isle of Wight for an overnight camp and then back. I have camped out a couple of times along the coast between Newtown Bay and Yarmouth never had a p...
- Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:43 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Wild Camping 'out of season'
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2269
Re: Wild Camping 'out of season'
Not if properly secured with suitable ratchet straps!Sgian Dubh wrote:Gusts of 421mph.
You could lose your hat in that. :o)
- Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:33 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Spray Hoods?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1882
Re: Spray Hoods?
Not having tried it, but an up-turned kayak would probably achieve the same thing? Duck your head in to your cockpit and brace against the rim? I have done the same thing in capsized dinghy in rough conditions. You can have a good rest and regain your composure / concentration. I'm not volunteering ...
- Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:28 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Wild Camping 'out of season'
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2269
Wild Camping 'out of season'
More of a poll really, but tips greatly appreciated... I made three new year resolutions for 2008. 1) Cross the Solent to start paddling the Isle of Wight coast line. 2) Learn to roll. 3) Do some kayak camping trips. Well: 1) Completed several times over. 2) Ashamed to say I never made the effort. 3...
- Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:48 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: New Project
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2284
I don't have any of the books but I watched several of the TV programmes. They were always interesting as far as they went but you never seemed to get any depth of information. Just as you were getting interested in some cliff or spur, they skipped another 100 miles down the coast. Hopefully Mark a...
- Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:14 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: anyone know what this boat is???
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1899
When I saw this the thread the other day, I though it looked like a Granta, who went on to become Ottersports I believe. I used to have one of these kayaks, but couldn't post owing to PC trouble. You won't need a rudder. They track well enough but not so well that yopu can steer it. Lovely stable ka...
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:57 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Corrosion on Palm Kaikoura Tour PFD
- Replies: 38
- Views: 10464
Re: Corrosion on Palm Kaikoura Tour PFD
How widespread is the problem of corrosion of the zippers on the pockets of Palm Kaikoura Tour PFDs? Mine has been in use since February and is always rinsed in fresh water after use. All four front pocket zippers are showing signs of corrosion and one zipper has now stuck. I contacted Palm, they t...
- Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:23 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: RNLI and MRT to be charged more for radio use?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 919
- Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:50 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: SHORT SEA BOATS
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1663
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:39 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Fancy a Shag.....(the feathered variety)!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1751
- Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:26 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Fancy a Shag.....(the feathered variety)!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1751
- Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:09 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Paddling French waters ...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1140
- Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:27 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Anyone for lunch?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1227
- Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:15 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Silva 70p Compass problems
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3124
- Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:44 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Perfect weather for a paddle !
- Replies: 5
- Views: 949
- Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:24 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Dutch Ovens ....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1018
- Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:56 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Dutch Ovens ....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1018