My experience of Sweet service has been very poor. Fantastic products- beautifully made, excellent fit. No clear service strategy at all in the UK and apparently internationally too, to the point whereby alternatives start to look a lot more appealing. For information I own a Sweet Drytop and Sweet ...

A few items for sale. Sweet rocker WW helmet M/L. £70 HF Jeff Allen throw tow. £40. Peak throwbag. £20. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10103056482791150&type=1&l=dc17f4856a Messages welcome. Available Chester/Mold, regularly out to Anglesey too so could meet at symposiums etc. Cash on col...

Duct tape is hopeless for repairing wet surfaces. I'd suggest something like Denso tape: https://www.affixit.co.uk/Denso-Tape/Denso-Tape-50mm-X-10M.Html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpuSJ2vC_3QIVqLztCh3TXQGcEAQYASABEgL_j_D_BwE In terms of my repair kit I carry: Leatherman tool Denzo tape Cable ties Plastic off ...

Twice this summer i've come across groups of powerboat users or Jetskis. The first was at the Skerries off Anglesey where 18 powerboats had gone out for the day from Holyhead with the subsequent impact a group of 18 powerful boats all travelling in convoy would make on a special conversation area. S...

Found it!

https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/uplo ... _map-1.pdf

Two of the biggest areas for coast guard call outs on Anglesey are: 1.) Cymyran straits 2.) Puffin Island Both can look utterly benign under certain conditions, both can be incredibly dangerous with a combination of wind, tide and swell. When incidents unravel on the water it's scary how fast a day ...

Interesting. One of my pet hates sea kayaking is the compass recess kayak manufacturers put in place for the Silva 70p. I just find it far too forward to be of much use as I struggle to read it so much (wear glasses but i'm not that blind). However being that far away from hopefully mobiles, GPS, VH...

Great article on UKC. https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/skills/reverse_polarity_-_a_warning_to_compass_users-5385 Worth thinking about? especially with compasses often held close to VHF on a BA or the new front day hatches where GPS, Phones, Compasses often all get parked together... Anyone got an...

Hello. I am looking to buy my first kayak but at 6ft5 I need some guidance as to which kayaks to go for. I'm looking to do coastal kayaking in a sit-in boat and am hoping to get more adventurous so speed and manueverability are my priorities. I am based in Suffolk and am struggling to find a local ...

Grumble grumble back in my day etc etc There are plenty of sea kayakers out there who were around "in your day" - you know, when we hunted whales to the brink of extinction and kids died of diseases we can now cure. Decades on, lots of us 'old gits' have embraced new technology and appreciate how i...

In danger of sounding like an old git.... Am I the only one who goes kayaking to get away from mobile phones? I'm happy to let the CG know my plans before I set off- my contact details are currently on CG66 (which will be deleted in 2 years time i'm told). I don't really want them tracking me or for...

JulesT just out of interest have you any commercial interest in the product?

The tiderace website looks a bit out of date at the moment.

Mr Ed

Hello,

Does anyone have any advice on repairing spraydecks/neoprene?

Where do people source their neoprene and what glue do people use?

Many thanks!

Ed

Has anyone any advice on how to get neat internal cloth and epoxy repairs at the very hard to reach ends fore and aft in a kayak?

I can barely get my head inside the hatch to see where the repair goes!

Wondering what solutions people use?

Cheers

Mr Ed

Just out of interest are those that above have expressed anti 'organised' qualifications do you get out regularly to practice rescue skills/boat handling, re-entry rolls in conditions, leading groups you don't know, towing etc? I'm curious because I completed my 5* 3 years ago after: 3* training, 3*...

Many thanks Aled. I'm fascinated by the seamless finish and look forward to seeing the boats when they start to arrive in the UK. Echo- I'd suggest you take a look at the Xtra. They really are magic on the water and an equivalent size to the Xcite-S. Either that or wait for a seamless Xceed-S! Cheer...

Aled,

Thanks for such a detailed response.

Have you any information at all about the lay-ups that will be available for the Xceed and Nelo in general?

Cheers!

Mr Ed

I believe not. 2nd hand or trying lots of dealers for new 'old' stock might be your only way forward.

Valley did have one or two models left in the warehouse when I phoned last year but it was a while ago- give them a bell and see what they say.

Boat now sold.

Thanks to everyone for their interest.

Kind regards

Mr Ed

How navigable is the Solway firth from Carlisle- Silloth?

Has anybody paddled this section of coast/estuary recently?

Many thanks!

Mr Ed

There's been some interest but it's still for sale.

Drop me a line if you'd like photos or have any questions.

Cheers

Mr Ed

Nordkapp Forti for sale. £1900 All yellow. Carbon Kevlar with Keel strip, silva compass and deck tow line fittings. Please pm for photos/details. Currently located on Anglesey but can get it to Chester or Carlisle easily. Good condition but some general wear, scratches to bottom etc. Reason for sale...

Interesting! My main worries would be speed of deployment. I like my carabiners because it's just an unclick, click then paddle. Is there not a lot of faff? In a gully a quick rescue is pretty handy! I have 0.5 metres of elastic looped 4 times tied off with a double fishermans for shock absorption w...

"British Canoeing is removing the 4 Star Touring Leadership Award from the suite of qualifications; as it has a significant amount of cross-over/duplication with the new Paddlesport Leader Award. Paddlers who have already achieved the 4 Star Touring Award will still be able to use it. It has a simil...

New 'Guide' qualification too.

https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/cour ... rsed-guide

Need to do 3 out of 5 modules then apply.

3 x 8 hrs = ~£400-£500?

Worth it?

Some changes to BCU sorry British Canoeing syllabuses. https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2017/british-canoeing-launch-new-paddlesport-leader-award-1/ I enjoyed my journey up the stars as it were. I learnt a great deal through 5* training and building up of the experience to go for assessment. ...

From where to where?

Now off the market.

Cheers

Mr Ed

Carbon Kevlar Nordkapp Forti for sale. Approximately 2 years old. £2K. All yellow with very light metallic glitter, keel strip and compass and velcro behind the day hatch for boat mounted tow. Available on Anglesey or Chester area. Could possibly get to Carlisle if Scottish buyers were committed. Ex...

Hello, I've got a problem with my boat (whose make I'm deliberately not being forthcoming with). The cockpit rim has broken away at the and I have approximately 1/2" of movement in the plastic rim. Though the plastic rim still seems to be attached with whatever adhesive was used to the fibreglass of...