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Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
Pretty much the same as me Nigeyy. A gentle exploration of a river, lake or canal is all I desire.
The Kayak, Canoe and Small Boat thread.
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ClichéGuevara
Legendary Member
- Location
- Kingston upon the River Hull
I'd considered something similar myself, and I was going to ask about the lack of a centre board when sailing close hauled or on a reach. I wondered about an adjustable skeg, but the position's liable to be wrong anyway. Sailing is a lot about balancing the various forces. My conclusion was that as it's about relaxing pleasure for me, if it got to the point I needed the help, I'd have wrapped up and gone to pub.
ClichéGuevara
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- Kingston upon the River Hull
Quite ingenious. I've got this vision of you relaxing enjoying the back wind assisted ride out in to the sea, and then wondering to yourself at the wisdom when you turn to shore and have to paddle through that same headwind back.
Dylan Winter does some interesting videos of him 'sailing' along rivers in a small boat. He times it with the tide, so he drifts along as far as he can, then waits for the tide to turn to drift back, using a little sail when the wind allows. It all looks very serene, although I imagine steering can be a bit of an issue with the relative lack of water flowing along the rudder.
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Tenacious Sloth
Guru
- Location
- Huntingdon, UK
I have an Old Town Camper 16ft canoe that I used to paddle with the kids on the Rivers Nene and Gt. Ouse.
It’s been parked up unused in my back garden for the last few years as I no longer have a car so no way to get it to the river.
Should really think about selling it as it’s a great canoe and should really be used.
It’s been parked up unused in my back garden for the last few years as I no longer have a car so no way to get it to the river.
Should really think about selling it as it’s a great canoe and should really be used.
I could be interested if you do decide to sell it.
Bonefish Blues
Banging donk
- Location
- 52 Festive Road
Now is the time - prices have never been higher.
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I fancy doing Lands End to Scilly, but that may be a bit ambitious for a paddler of my humble calibre.
Tenacious Sloth
Guru
- Location
- Huntingdon, UK
Anyone have any idea what a pair price would be for a used Old Own Camper 16 in Royalex Green In good condition?
I seem to remember it was over £1000 new when I bought it.
Bonefish Blues
Banging donk
- Location
- 52 Festive Road
If a genuine Royalex, then you'll be looking not a million miles away from what you paid I expect - Royalex is now a delisted material and has acquired rather mythical status. Create a Song of the Paddle profile and come over and ask the open question - you'll likely get some PMs with offers.
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Is the Song of the Paddle forum of any interest to kayakers?
If it were in really good condition, with no bumps, no major scrapes and with the wood well looked after I would expect £800. Stored outside, with battle and UV damage with wood needing some work and you can knock £300 off that easily.
Bonefish Blues
Banging donk
- Location
- 52 Festive Road
No, not really - you want the UK Rivers Guide one for that mullarky:
https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/forum/
Stephen Piper
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- Romney Marsh, Kent
numbnuts
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- Gone over the hill and far away
A few years ago some members from Angels Afloat went from Swanage to the Channel Isles for help the hero
