The Paddling Thread

10-26-2008, 10:50 AM

I have met a couple of other kayakers on CA, so I thought I would start a paddling thread.

Are you a canoeist, dragon boater, kayaker, other?

I started out as a canoeist, even becoming an instructor. Then I discovered the ocean. I have been sea kayaking for about 14 years. Spent 3 seasons as a guide and have been an instructor for 8 years.

I have also dabbled with white water canoeing and a little ww kayaking.

I love paddling my own craft on the water but nothing beats the ocean for me.

10-26-2008, 10:54 AM

You sure this isn't a post-padding thread?

10-26-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ElkTwin

You sure this isn't a post-padding thread?

If you mean end of season, not quite yet. I paddled yesterday

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Smokin Gator · 10-26-2008, 11:42 AM

I have been an inshore guide (part-time) for a number of years. A several years ago we started kayaking in some really skinny water. Now it is my favorite way to fish. I have two Ocean Prowlers... a 15 and a 13 footer.

Steve · 10-26-2008, 09:29 PM

Canoeer & Kayaker here

kayak_rat · 10-27-2008, 06:33 AM

Canoe, kayak, pontoon, arm floaties........

Certified in WW rescue, first aid, canoeing, and adult beverages.

kayak_rat · 10-31-2008, 06:15 AM

Great picture mate. I truly miss my long boat. It was a blast to put in at the lake and just go. Pack a lunch and some water, plot you point on the gps and then start hitting the coves.

06-25-2009, 02:33 AM

I should have revived this thread a little sooner.

A new season of paddling is upon us so post up your pics and stories. I'm off to the South Coast of Newfoundland for the next 10 days with 3 friends. It's going to be a great trip and I will post some pics when I get back.

Happy stroking.

06-25-2009, 07:37 AM

Just did a 4 day trip on the Rogue (Graves Creek to Foster Bar) in an cataraft. Does that count?

Put on the river last Friday and took off on Monday. One layover day at Mule Creek. 13 people in ten boats. Great group of folks.

I'll try to post some photos later today.

Cigargal · 06-25-2009, 10:22 AM

Our lake is so dry we don't have a marina this summer so it looks like the kayaks are going to see some action. We plan on putting them in the water 4th of July weekend and after I get back from Socal a few fishing trips are in the works. I get some pictures.

CasaDooley · 06-26-2009, 12:11 AM

Been Paddling since 95.
Bought 3 Kiwi Kopapas and those are the ones we still use today. They don't look as pretty as when new, but I've taken them on everything from flat water to rambling rivers up to classIII and they have always handled great (though ya can't get em to eskimo

)
I've got some pics around here somewhere and will post a few when I find em

Steve · 07-13-2009, 02:20 PM

I was digging around some of my old pictures and found this one from way back. Short verion of the long story; Honeymoon Cruise with my new wife, October 1992.

Dang, I looked scary back then!

Long story is much funnier!

06-27-2009, 09:01 AM

Here are a few photo links from our trip. The whole album is at http://photobucket.com/rogue_2009

The boats at Lower Mule Creek Camp

Some outfitter making 'The Move' at Blossom Bar

Dave, Dewey, Jim, Mick, and Rick discussing the finer points of various lines through Blossom Bar.

Lisa (my love), laughing in the face of danger.

Settling in for a hearty breakfast on the layover day.

06-27-2009, 09:01 AM

One more:

Yours truly pulling on the oars through some slack water near Battle Bar.

Steve · 06-30-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zonedar

One more:

Yours truly pulling on the oars through some slack water near Battle Bar.

I see you have a Gerber River Knife on your PFD...does it have a clip on the sheath or a strap loop? I have thought about one for my PFD, but I don't have a lash tab. I figured if it had a "loop" on the back I could just use one of the many nylon straps I have laying around to strap it to the vest.

Steve · 06-27-2009, 10:06 AM

Looks like a great trip!

I am so ready to get ou on the water again! I lead a trip earlier this summer, and keep hoping to get out again. I'm just going to have to take my own advice and "just go!"

Steve · 06-27-2009, 10:09 AM

A favorite picture from a past canoe trip...

Oops, a repost. oh well. I still love it

06-27-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve

A favorite picture from a past canoe trip...

Oops, a repost. oh well. I still love it

She's a cutie. Can see why you like it so much!

Steve · 06-27-2009, 10:20 AM

Another couple...

North Withlacoochee River

Chassahowitzka River

ucla695 · 06-27-2009, 02:10 PM

My buddy has a couple of sit on tops and it's a great way to explore Newport/Huntington harbors. Not to mention the CA coastline and our excursion around Catalina!!

10-26-2008, 10:50 AM	#1
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	The Paddling Thread I have met a couple of other kayakers on CA, so I thought I would start a paddling thread. Are you a canoeist, dragon boater, kayaker, other? I started out as a canoeist, even becoming an instructor. Then I discovered the ocean. I have been sea kayaking for about 14 years. Spent 3 seasons as a guide and have been an instructor for 8 years. I have also dabbled with white water canoeing and a little ww kayaking. I love paddling my own craft on the water but nothing beats the ocean for me.

10-26-2008, 10:54 AM	#2
ElkTwin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Paddling Thread You sure this isn't a post-padding thread?

10-26-2008, 11:42 AM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: The Paddling Thread I have been an inshore guide (part-time) for a number of years. A several years ago we started kayaking in some really skinny water. Now it is my favorite way to fish. I have two Ocean Prowlers... a 15 and a 13 footer.

10-26-2008, 09:29 PM	#5
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: The Paddling Thread Canoeer & Kayaker here __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

10-27-2008, 06:33 AM	#6
kayak_rat Cyclonic Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zack Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 322 Trading: (0)	Re: The Paddling Thread Canoe, kayak, pontoon, arm floaties........ Certified in WW rescue, first aid, canoeing, and adult beverages. __________________ Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions

10-31-2008, 06:15 AM	#7
kayak_rat Cyclonic Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zack Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 322 Trading: (0)	Re: The Paddling Thread Great picture mate. I truly miss my long boat. It was a blast to put in at the lake and just go. Pack a lunch and some water, plot you point on the gps and then start hitting the coves. __________________ Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions

06-25-2009, 02:33 AM	#8
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Paddling Thread I should have revived this thread a little sooner. A new season of paddling is upon us so post up your pics and stories. I'm off to the South Coast of Newfoundland for the next 10 days with 3 friends. It's going to be a great trip and I will post some pics when I get back. Happy stroking.

06-25-2009, 07:37 AM	#9
zonedar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Paddling Thread Just did a 4 day trip on the Rogue (Graves Creek to Foster Bar) in an cataraft. Does that count? Put on the river last Friday and took off on Monday. One layover day at Mule Creek. 13 people in ten boats. Great group of folks. I'll try to post some photos later today.

06-25-2009, 10:22 AM	#10
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: The Paddling Thread Our lake is so dry we don't have a marina this summer so it looks like the kayaks are going to see some action. We plan on putting them in the water 4th of July weekend and after I get back from Socal a few fishing trips are in the works. I get some pictures.

06-26-2009, 12:11 AM	#11
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: The Paddling Thread Been Paddling since 95. Bought 3 Kiwi Kopapas and those are the ones we still use today. They don't look as pretty as when new, but I've taken them on everything from flat water to rambling rivers up to classIII and they have always handled great (though ya can't get em to eskimo) I've got some pics around here somewhere and will post a few when I find em __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

07-13-2009, 02:20 PM	#12
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: The Paddling Thread I was digging around some of my old pictures and found this one from way back. Short verion of the long story; Honeymoon Cruise with my new wife, October 1992. Dang, I looked scary back then! Long story is much funnier! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

06-27-2009, 09:01 AM	#13
zonedar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Paddling Thread Here are a few photo links from our trip. The whole album is at http://photobucket.com/rogue_2009 The boats at Lower Mule Creek Camp Some outfitter making 'The Move' at Blossom Bar Dave, Dewey, Jim, Mick, and Rick discussing the finer points of various lines through Blossom Bar. Lisa (my love), laughing in the face of danger. Settling in for a hearty breakfast on the layover day.

06-27-2009, 09:01 AM	#14
zonedar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Paddling Thread One more: Yours truly pulling on the oars through some slack water near Battle Bar.

06-27-2009, 10:06 AM	#16
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: The Paddling Thread Looks like a great trip! I am so ready to get ou on the water again! I lead a trip earlier this summer, and keep hoping to get out again. I'm just going to have to take my own advice and "just go!" __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

06-27-2009, 10:09 AM	#17
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: The Paddling Thread A favorite picture from a past canoe trip... Oops, a repost. oh well. I still love it __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

06-27-2009, 10:20 AM	#19
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: The Paddling Thread Another couple... North Withlacoochee River Chassahowitzka River __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

06-27-2009, 02:10 PM	#20
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: The Paddling Thread My buddy has a couple of sit on tops and it's a great way to explore Newport/Huntington harbors. Not to mention the CA coastline and our excursion around Catalina!!