Hello Doug. Got the photos thanks. Looks in very good nick but I think I'm gonna hang in for a single layer boat.

As above. I am based in Kent but willing to travel.

I would be happy to let a forum member have it for £190. HOWEVER, I have listed it as COLLECTION ONLY as by the time I add package and courier costs you would be as well buying a new one (postage is normally free from the retailers). So, if someone lives in South East Kent this would be a good buy, ...

Selling my Werner Shuna Paddle which is on ebay.

Collection from Broadstairs, Kent only.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272916641563

[/quote]I know, it is expensive but if it's going to last me twice as long as the one I just had then it'll be worth it. Don't think the wife would agree though. The tropos one is on sale at my local store for £150. [/quote] Hello Stuart, I lost my Kokotat Tec-Tour Tropos (Pumpkin colour) a couple o...

The coastguard are happy enough at Dover and will sometimes get you to switch channel for your paddle plan (if you haven't already telephoned them with it). If Dover CG sound busy, I will call Port Control at Ramsgate on Channel 14 for a radio check (they always sound happy enough to acknowledge the...

Cheers Jim Top Tip.

Many thanks for taking the time to reply everyone. I shall arrange a test drive, although they are all some distance away from South East Kent.

In the absence of an email reply and calls to Northshore landline and mobile numbers, I wonder if their are any heavier paddlers could give advice on the plastic Atlantic. On the Northshore site it says the 'paddler weight' is 110kg (I am 111kg). Does this mean that by the time I put on my gear/safe...

I take two phones on the water, although I choose my conditions carefully and they are very unlikely to end up in the water. Here's my reasoning.... If it's raining/splashy, a tiny bit of water on you phone/camera will cause condensation when you put it back in it's cover. So I don't bother with the...

I prefer lures and flys myself. Also if you use bait you will almost certainly want to anchor. IMHO the associated risks and boredom outweigh the reward for dragging up some doggies. Source local knowledge and find out whats being caught and whats catching them. Anglers Afloat Forum is a good place ...

I always tether myself to the kayak when paddling solo which is most of the time (not during launch or landing unless it's flat calm). I had 4 tethers (rods, paddle and me) on my fishing kayak and never had an issue when self rescuing over six years. I ensure my knife is accessible and capable of cu...

If you have ever tried shining a bright torch from inside a van it'll blind you more than the snoopers. More effective is to press the test button on your CO2 detector. The pikeys snooping around my van in France didn't like that noise at all (they thought they had set the alarm off) :-) Could also ...

Capella now SOLD

Rob Davis from south east kayaking (facebook) regularly runs training and trips around the kent coast. Just ask to be on his email list which gives you the dates.

https://www.facebook.com/southeastkayaking/

Now on Ebay......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sea-Kayak-Ven ... 1438.l2649

Forgot to say...I live in Broadstairs near Margate.

Venture Capella 166. Always stored in garage hence no fading. Usual launch marks on hull. Solas tape. Name (HIRTA) will be removed before sale. All hatches in as new tight condition with no leaks. Fully working skeg. Seat has been modded to stop 'that bit on the P&H seat' sticking into your coxis. ...

Pretty much what I had. 1 litre water weighs 1kg - so 4kg in total.

Will take a look at that Phil.

I am unsure as to the correct size of takeaway to achieve the perfect balance

:-)

Thanks for the feedback Nick. Makes sense.

Just ordered the book from ebay as that site has no paypal and I'm not a fan of giving card details if I don't have to.

I have been a tad disappointed with my progress in my Capella 166. I bought it in January and have had coaching on fundamentals but never seemed to get comfortable with the boat whilst practising what I was taught, even feeling a bit wobbly when taking photo's. I am 5' 10" and 17.5 stone and have be...

Got your message. Couldn't see the post on anglers. Good luck with the test drive in the Islay. Wouldn't mind a go myself if you get one and are around Kent.

You will get more feedback on the anglersafloat forum than on here reference those to yaks. However...... I sea fished and paddled a Triumph 13 for 3 years. Very well constructed kayak which I could fly fish from (sitting). Not everyone got on with the tracking although I found it was ok unless I wa...

I left my clip on so that if I end up in the water my radio could be clipped to the top of my BA straps leaving my hands free to do other stuff.

Seen that on the news. Sad news indeed.

Nice write up and photo's. Thanks for sharing.

The cushions are from a caravan. Free, as the bloke wanted the old seat out of the back of my van. Just ask around caravan places and watch ebay.

Not good news. Can only hope for a positive outcome.

Jeremy - Had a couple of one to one sessions with Rob now and very pleased with how things are going. Got another booked for next week. I sort of restrict myself to paddling around thanet due to cost of travel and taking advantage of weather windows at short notice (Need dollar for my French and Sco...