Kayaking & Canoeing thread

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halfpint May 2021 1:34pm, 17 May 2021 34,906 posts	0 halfpint Our Wed evening club sea sessions have started again. Last 2 weeks have been windy and lumpy conditions. I did a couple of interesting surf launches and landings a couple of weeks ago. Not quite what I had in mind for my first paddle in 7 months. The club are branching into SUPing a bit so hopefully get a wee shottie again at some point.
HappyG(rrr) May 2021 1:40pm, 17 May 2021 38,729 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Anyone into sailing, just while we're talking about water and boats and wind/! G
JJ Flash May 2021 1:45pm, 17 May 2021 5,272 posts	0 JJ Flash Hey there HappyG Far too little paddling in the past year. I have an open boat (Explorer 17) and a kayak (Jackson Zen). I'm an experienced white water kayaker, which has been my paddling focus recently. I can also be found lifeguarding open water swims from my kayak and toddling around on the flat stuff we have here. I'm a qualified coach for open boats and for kayaks. I do some specialist stuff too. I'm just as happy pootling around in any water - boats are my happy place! It's more about the company than the place.
TheScribbler May 2021 1:46pm, 17 May 2021 5,478 posts	0 TheScribbler Boinged on over to this thread after my first SUP experience at the weekend Thanks Happy Grrr. Mr S had the idea of buying me a SUP board for a birthday present as we'd watched a van life video where they reviewed one. I said to let me try it first. But I loved it and will definitely go again. Luckily we have a good hire place nearby so I can try it out a bit more. I'd like to get myself a 5mm wetsuit - any recommendations? Oh and neoprene boots. Given that I'll mostly be in and on the North Sea, warmth is a key consideration! I already have a buoyancy jacket from sailing.
Angus Clydesdale May 2021 1:53pm, 17 May 2021 22,545 posts	0 Angus Clydesdale We sail a bit. I’ve got a Wayfarer and a Solo (and an Enterprise for sale, if anyone’s interested?!) and MrsC sails a Laser Radial, as does FlyingScotsman while his sister prefers a Topper.
HappyG(rrr) May 2021 2:52pm, 17 May 2021 38,730 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Enterprise for sale you say AC....?! I nearly bought a Topper last year off a guy over in Largs. Must. Stop. Looking! Seriously, would love to get back into sailing but I've got too many hobbies at the mo! G
Mandymoo May 2021 6:02pm, 17 May 2021 11,870 posts	0 Mandymoo Have been in the sea once on the sup a couple of weeks ago but too bumpy to stand (the water was too cold to fall into 😂) my neoprene boots are two bare feet and they were fab. Am off to Devon at the weekend and the SUP is going with me - hope to use a fair bit. It is an inflatable once and easy to transport
JJ Flash May 2021 4:30pm, 21 May 2021 5,273 posts	0 JJ Flash Going to have a paddle focussed this weekend. Gotta love some proper paddling weather!
HowFar? May 2021 4:32pm, 21 May 2021 14,312 posts	0 HowFar? I am hoping to get out on the lough tomorrow.
JJ Flash May 2021 4:50pm, 21 May 2021 5,274 posts	0 JJ Flash Enjoy, HowFar?. The wind is dropping which will make things easier.