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patch29 · 07-05-2009, 02:41 PM

I finally made it out in to the ocean, not just the Gulf of Mexico or lake paddling. I went about 1/2 miles off shore. The waves were not too big, but enough to give a fun ride and a few dips, until I came back in and errrr, rolled

too bad I did not roll back up (I have not had time to practice and the ocean surf did not seem like a good place to try). I was parallel to a wave and went to brace on the shore side and there was nothing there, over I went. I was close to shore and pulled it in. I did not realize my skeg was down, it must have been ripped off when I dragged it ashore (got washed ashore).

Does anyone know if this is a fairly easy repair once I have the parts? I have not been able to look at it yet, just noticed it as I rolled it over because it started raining.

spidennis · 07-05-2009, 03:25 PM

you can't brace towards the shore (as you discovered) , which is sorta the opposite when you're in the river. in the river you brace downstream, in the surf you gotta brace into the waves. I too had to learn that the tough way, grinding my head into the sand ........

aztec06 · 07-05-2009, 07:20 PM

today

PecosBill · 07-05-2009, 10:02 PM

OK... I have been kind of thinking about trying out kayaking. I'm getting old, fat, and when I look in the mirror my shoulders have down right vanished.

So, talk to me like an idiot. What would you recommend to a total novice. I've got lakes, rivers, and the Pacific isn't that far away.

spidennis · 07-06-2009, 04:37 AM

you can always start out KLR-ish and get a cheapie Pelican Kayak to see how you like it. I would recommend a nicer paddle though and a comfortable life jacket that doesn't get in your way when seated in the boat or when paddling . from there your wants and desires will grow and from that your decision about your next boat will be a bit more focused as then you'll have a better ideal of what you want to be doing. your original boat will then become your buddy boat for your friends and family .....

patch29 · 07-06-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spidennis

you can't brace towards the shore (as you discovered) , which is sorta the opposite when you're in the river. in the river you brace downstream, in the surf you gotta brace into the waves. I too had to learn that the tough way, grinding my head into the sand ........

I should have paddled parallel to shore further out and then head back to my friend's house, but I tried to do it in the surf zone and took a dip (which I didn't mind since the water is warm), but I did not want to break the skeg. I ordered the parts today, $59 shipped, next time I'll hopefully remember to pull up the skeg.

RedRocket · 07-06-2009, 02:31 PM

Me and The Kid in Port Townsend WA last week.

Bill the Duck · 07-16-2009, 09:00 AM

Teaser:

aztec06 · 07-16-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRocket

Me and The Kid in Port Townsend WA last week.

k7 · 07-16-2009, 12:03 PM

Teaser II - lunch on the river:

Bill the Duck & I will start a report from the Manaus trip as soon as we can get to it!

aztec06 · 07-17-2009, 09:14 AM

yesterday, at La Jolla

XPLORZ · 07-17-2009, 02:06 PM

RedRocket · 07-17-2009, 02:18 PM

Great job

How long did that take?

BeeDub · 07-17-2009, 11:08 PM

That's awesome!

AKDuc · 07-18-2009, 01:34 PM

Very impressive craftsmanship, EXPLORZ!

Wow. Beautiful.

Mark H.

07-05-2009, 03:25 PM	#842
spidennis SandStorm Adventures Joined: Nov 2006 Location: South Padre Island, Texas .... far from anything Oddometer: 1,259	you can't brace towards the shore (as you discovered) , which is sorta the opposite when you're in the river. in the river you brace downstream, in the surf you gotta brace into the waves. I too had to learn that the tough way, grinding my head into the sand ........ __________________ 2003 Yamaha WR250F (texas street legal, my primary ride, oh yeah baby!) List of mods and rides: http://www.sandslave.com/2003wr250f/ List of my Spot Tracker Adventures: http://www.spotadventures.com/user/p...?user_id=53368

07-05-2009, 07:20 PM	#843
aztec06 mono loco Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Oddometer: 4,037	today __________________ "everybody knows this is nowhere"

07-05-2009, 10:02 PM	#844
PecosBill Get off my f'n lawn! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The State of Jefferson Oddometer: 41,129	OK... I have been kind of thinking about trying out kayaking. I'm getting old, fat, and when I look in the mirror my shoulders have down right vanished. So, talk to me like an idiot. What would you recommend to a total novice. I've got lakes, rivers, and the Pacific isn't that far away. __________________ "Am I not a man? And is a man not stupid? I'm a man, so I married. Wife, children, house, everything. The full catastrophe." Zorba the Greek "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." Friedrich Nietzsche Save $5 when you open your new SmugMug account, use coupon number: K0vxRpKbulMhM

07-06-2009, 04:37 AM	#845
spidennis SandStorm Adventures Joined: Nov 2006 Location: South Padre Island, Texas .... far from anything Oddometer: 1,259	you can always start out KLR-ish and get a cheapie Pelican Kayak to see how you like it. I would recommend a nicer paddle though and a comfortable life jacket that doesn't get in your way when seated in the boat or when paddling . from there your wants and desires will grow and from that your decision about your next boat will be a bit more focused as then you'll have a better ideal of what you want to be doing. your original boat will then become your buddy boat for your friends and family ..... __________________ 2003 Yamaha WR250F (texas street legal, my primary ride, oh yeah baby!) List of mods and rides: http://www.sandslave.com/2003wr250f/ List of my Spot Tracker Adventures: http://www.spotadventures.com/user/p...?user_id=53368

07-16-2009, 09:00 AM	#848
Bill the Duck Unwitting Accomplice Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Oddometer: 10,833	Teaser: __________________ *fotomote*

07-05-2009, 02:41 PM	#841
patch29 Surly Rider Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 7,358	I finally made it out in to the ocean, not just the Gulf of Mexico or lake paddling. I went about 1/2 miles off shore. The waves were not too big, but enough to give a fun ride and a few dips, until I came back in and errrr, rolled too bad I did not roll back up (I have not had time to practice and the ocean surf did not seem like a good place to try). I was parallel to a wave and went to brace on the shore side and there was nothing there, over I went. I was close to shore and pulled it in. I did not realize my skeg was down, it must have been ripped off when I dragged it ashore (got washed ashore). Does anyone know if this is a fairly easy repair once I have the parts? I have not been able to look at it yet, just noticed it as I rolled it over because it started raining.

07-06-2009, 02:31 PM	#847
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,766	Me and The Kid in Port Townsend WA last week.

07-16-2009, 12:03 PM	#850
k7 Ancien Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Right here Oddometer: 16,345	teaser II Teaser II - lunch on the river: Bill the Duck & I will start a report from the Manaus trip as soon as we can get to it! __________________ Cheers, Gerry PHX AZ Exhaustion and exhilaration are my friends. k7 screwed with this post 07-17-2009 at 06:27 PM

07-17-2009, 09:14 AM	#851
aztec06 mono loco Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Oddometer: 4,037	yesterday, at La Jolla __________________ "everybody knows this is nowhere"

07-17-2009, 02:06 PM	#852
XPLORZ Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Battle Ground, WA Oddometer: 307	__________________ '09 BMW R1200GS Adv '06 Suzuki DR650 '02 Kawi ZX-12R

07-17-2009, 02:18 PM	#853
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,766	Great job How long did that take?

07-17-2009, 11:08 PM	#854
BeeDub Havagoowan Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 2,018	That's awesome!

07-18-2009, 01:34 PM	#855
AKDuc Alaska Born Ducatisti Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 6,041	Very impressive craftsmanship, EXPLORZ! Wow. Beautiful. Mark H. __________________ My Ride Reports of Alaska & The Yukon

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