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- Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:00 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Into strong head wind
- Replies: 117
- Views: 3176
Re: Into strong head wind
off topic I know but I agree with PlymouthDamo, pogies are one of the great mysteries of the universe. They defy the laws of the nature. Ditch the gloves and get some Pogies. out today with below freezing temps and bare hands toastie in the pogies. Reed do some really good short ones with wired rims...
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:21 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Ears
- Replies: 13
- Views: 808
Re: Ears
Thanks pitchpole for the pointer. None of my friends seem to experience but from what you say a decent set of earplugs should work, fingers crossed
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:06 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Ears
- Replies: 13
- Views: 808
Re: Ears
Ok I’m throwing this one in. Who experiences dizziness when rolling or exposed to cold water? I also get extreme ice cream head in the winter even with a 7mm neoprene hood. I’m putting the dizziness due cold water entering the ear canal. I have tried surf ears but they still seem to let water in. Cu...
- Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:01 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Rescue Me PLB1 Antenna lubrication ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 637
Re: Rescue Me PLB1 Antenna lubrication ?
Hi Daker, I never keep my RescueMe PLB in any bag, I just tether it to one of the pockets of my PFD. However, I religiously rinse it in fresh water after a trip and extend the antenna to dry in a warm room. few months ago I found the wind in antenna was becoming stiff so I gave the wind in and anten...
- Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:29 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2779
Re: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
Thanks Chris for sharing your experience. It's all very useful and a shore contact may have helped in our case but you are correct about inreach messages. I only bought mine to reassure my wife, but being ex police she is pretty good at dealing with emergency calls. I was once on my way back from An...
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 5:28 pm
- Forum: Lost and Found
- Topic: Lost Werner Shuna Paddle Menai Straits
- Replies: 0
- Views: 472
Lost Werner Shuna Paddle Menai Straits
I lost half a Werner Shuna paddle with a blue blade in the Menai Straits, just NE of Menai Bridge, yesterday on Tuesday 11 June. I have it on good authority that it may spend the best part of a week ebbing and flowing with the tide between Bangor pier and the swellies before it gets flushed out of t...
- Sat May 11, 2019 12:12 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2779
Re: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
The problem is we will never convince everyone of the seaworthiness of our "little boats". absolutely and this may be part of the issue with false alarms and the general public. On our return we stopped at the Tayinloan ferry terminal and my friend got chatting to a couple-outdoor types. They were '...
- Fri May 10, 2019 11:23 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2779
Re: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
We assumed the only reason the campsite owner was involved was the concerned individuals wanted to use the landline as there is no signal. But as I said earlier we will make a better effort to inform as many people as possible, but even the catch all coastguard call is not foolproof as highlighted a...
- Fri May 10, 2019 9:50 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2779
Re: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
Thanks for your comment Mike but this as discussed would not stop false alarms, also what if we decide to extent the trip. no signal on Gigha. It was definitely a Jack Snipe. I know these are less common but they do cover this range and I have listened to both recordings of snipe and Jack snipe. The...
- Fri May 10, 2019 9:05 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2779
Re: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
I think Owen has a point. Neither party can win. I have had some correspondence with the coastguard about the incident and even if we had left a float plan with the campsite owner, and then been reported missing, they would still follow through with a search; but the float plan may helped to help fo...
- Thu May 09, 2019 10:36 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2779
Gigha- A Cautionary Tale
In a previous post I asked for advice on Gigha and some alternatives if the weather was pants. The response and advice was great and so began our adventure! We travelled the 370 miles from the Wirral to arrive mid afternoon at our campsite in Muasdale on the Mull of Kintyre, a great site just above ...
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:40 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Gigha Plan B
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1166
Re: Gigha Plan B
Wow! Thank you all. So many options I think I might need 6 months to explore this area not 4 days. Great to know that there are so many wild, remote sheltered options. And my mistake for discounting the Crinan canal, after investigating further it looks a very interesting place to paddle. Really loo...
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 9:07 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Gigha Plan B
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1166
Re: Gigha Plan B
Many thanks guys for your advice. Loch Sween looks good so I think I’ll adopt that as our plan B. Is the Imray pilotage worth buying for this area?
- Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:01 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Gigha Plan B
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1166
Gigha Plan B
me and a few friends are planning to circumnavigate Gigha this march. Douglas Wilcox's account of his adventure here has inspired us to take on the challenge. We will be setting off from a campsite at Muasdale on the Mull of Kintyre, out to Cara for one night then circumnavigate Gigha over next 2 da...
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:00 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Water Carrier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1542
Re: Water Carrier
After great advice I purchased the platypus 2.0L duo lock and a 4l platypus water tank. I use both last weekend. Although the 4l fits ( just!) behind the seat of my delphin, I agree with Ian that multiple smaller bags are the way to go. The 2.0L duo lock is a great bit of kit, it folds away to nothi...
- Tue May 29, 2018 4:54 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Water Carrier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1542
Re: Water Carrier
That's interesting Chris 'cause the ortlieb does seem to be getting worse. I had also looked at the platypus but couldn't find any reliable reviews and they are hard to come by in the UK. I think they are a medical grade plastic and based on your comments think I might try these in preference to the...
- Tue May 29, 2018 3:30 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Water Carrier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1542
Re: Water Carrier
Thanks for the suggestions. I have contacted the Ortlieb UK distributor and they are contacting Germany about the issue. Don't really hold much hope on that but we'll see. I did look at the MSR range of carriers but had seen some comments about after taste in a review, nonetheless a friend of mine h...
- Sat May 19, 2018 1:11 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Water Carrier
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1542
Water Carrier
I am looking for recommendations for a 5-10L water carrier. I have bought and tried the Ortllieb carrier and despite soaking for months in hot water, milton and washing up liquid, fresh still retains the most awful plastic smell and taste. I don't want my man boobs to get any bigger! so can anyone r...
- Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:35 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is this worth it to avoid a serious Bolli@&%£$
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1396
Re: Is this worth it to avoid a serious Bolli@&%£$
Thanks for all the comments and advice. I've pretty much tried most these and particularly the 2-3h addition to the expected time won't cut it when I'm out for most of the day anyhow. I've look at the Inreach explorer+ and I think with a basic subscription of £12 a month I am gonna give it a try. I ...
- Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:17 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is this worth it to avoid a serious Bolli@&%£$
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1396
Is this worth it to avoid a serious Bolli@&%£$
My missus is great. She puts up with my paddling obsession and never stops me doing and buying what I like as long as I can justify it to myself. I suspect she secretly enjoys the peace and quiet too, but I digress. However, there is one rule that must never be broken and that is I have to report in...
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 6:59 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: summer paddling gear
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2293
Re: summer paddling gear
After the excellent advice I have received on this topic I thought it only right to report back on my solution. In the end I opted for the Peak Combi short sleeve gag with fourth element thermocline short sleeve top and shorts. Although labelled as semi dry, the Peak combo is for all intents and pur...
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 6:08 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Reviews on Typhoon Multisport Hinge/Reed Chillcheeter drysuit please
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5128
Re: Reviews on Typhoon Multisport Hinge/Reed Chillcheeter drysuit please
I have had a Typhoon multi sport 4 for over 4 years now and has had a lot of use. Averaging a sea trip every 2 week and weekly use on the river from april to June. I am still learning this game so it's had lots use clambering over the rear deck for rescue practices etc. I have changed one set of nec...
- Tue Jul 04, 2017 6:28 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Weather or Not
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1209
Re: Weather or Not
As always this forum really is a font of knowledge for sea kayakers. Thank you for all your comments I am currently using the winder finder mobile app and just started to use windyty.com Thanks Douglas for pointing me to the desk top version of wind finder. I had assumed it wasn't much different fro...
- Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:09 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Weather or Not
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1209
Weather or Not
We all rely on forecasts to plan our sea kayaking trips. Although generally accurate and reliable, I am quite often surprised by the expectation and reality of forecasts and sea conditions- be that calmer or rougher than expected. I know local conditions can vary from forecasts as most forecasts loo...
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:39 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Delphin bilge pump exit
- Replies: 1
- Views: 511
Delphin bilge pump exit
I know this topic is the subject of a number of threads that have provided some really useful info. Fitting an electric bilge pump to my delphin is on my list of things to do. From the previous posts I am pretty sure what gear I will be using but I am struggling as to the best position for the exit ...
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:00 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: summer paddling gear
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2293
Re: summer paddling gear
Thanks everyone for your comments. Looks like I need to start building my 4th element wardrobe this summer. :-)
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 7:10 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: summer paddling gear
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2293
Re: summer paddling gear
Anybody try this 4th Element thermocline under a dry suit in the winter or would it way too hot for that. Great if it could be used winter and summer.
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:18 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Sea Survival for Sea Kayakers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1270
Re: Sea Survival for Sea Kayakers
many thanks. very sound and useful advice
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:03 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: summer paddling gear
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2293
Re: summer paddling gear
Thanks for the advice and comments so far. I'll look into the peak dry top, also seen a Reed short sleeve dry top that is also recommended for summer paddling -anyone got experience of the Reed cag? I like the idea of fourth element gear and had a quick look on their website. How wet do the garments...
- Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:01 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: summer paddling gear
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2293
summer paddling gear
Looking toward the summer with some optimism and I am considering changing my usual long john wetsuit and neoprene shirt for a short sleeved dry cag and neoprene shorts. Would be interested to hear any brand recommendations or other solutions to dress for immersion and not boil in the bag during sum...