Comments for Solent Sea Kayaking

Comment on Review Palm Kaikoura Tour Buoyancy Aid by Duncan

Duncan — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:49:54 +0000

Yep – I’ve come across a couple of other folk who mentioned the same thing. The other issue I’ve come across is the thin tabs for the D rings inside the pockets etting caught in the zip of the pocket which is a serious pain to sort whilst wearing the PFD. I believe the newer version has a different design/position for the in pocket D rings and avoids this.

Comment on Review Palm Kaikoura Tour Buoyancy Aid by Simon vK

Simon vK — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:46 +0000

Hi Duncan having owned my Kaikoura for a number of years now and having seen others in use I’d like to point out that whilst the front pockets are good, that these combined with the thick foam on the front does make self rescues (straddle) quite difficult. Particularly so for less agile Paddlers who struggle to pull themselves back onto the back deck of the kayak. As always try before you buy. Simon

Comment on 4 Star Assessment Photos by Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:41:59 +0000

It’s about time yu got some of this on your site.
I’d love to see some of the pics from the REC2 course.
you’re not assisting in the level 2 training this week are you??

Comment on Review: mKettle by Greg Loftus

Greg Loftus — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:32:33 +0000

This is just a slightly different version of the Kelly Kettle from Ireland. I have a couple of Kelly kettles a 12 oz and a 48 oz and like them both. The Kelly and the M kettle work exactly the same just look a little different. I am happy with mime however the large one is a bit big for a kayak fits great in a canoe grub box. Cheers Greg

Comment on Review: mKettle by Duncan

Duncan — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:04:00 +0000

Cheers Brian – I’ve seen plenty of reference to Kellykettle’s before but not actually seen one in the flesh. Totally agree with the ‘handy kit for a cuppa’ idea – I’m addicted to tea

Comment on Review: mKettle by Brian

Brian — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:58:08 +0000

Hi Duncan. Nice review. This product looks suspiciously like the Kellykettle which was invented in Cong Mayo in the 1890′s. See link;
http://www.kellykettle.com/history-of-the-kelly-kettle.html
I’ve had a Kellykettle for a good few years. It’s a very handy piece of kit. Particularly for English and Irish paddlers who are partial to a nice hot cuppa tea.

Have a good one !

Comment on 4* Sea Assessment – Lessons Learnt by PaddlingOtaku

PaddlingOtaku — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:59:14 +0000

thanks Duncan, I hadn’t heard that distinction before. I had always heard the two names interchangeably. Thanks for the clarification.

Comment on 4* Sea Assessment – Lessons Learnt by Duncan

Duncan — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:32:52 +0000

Scoop Rescue is a method of assisting someone back into their boat, after a capsize and wet exit, by holding the boat on it's side, half full of water. They can then float their legs into the boat, and when roughly into the kayak you can pull them and it back upright. This would be the type of rescue you would use if, for example, a paddler was in the water with a hurt arm or dislocated shoulder and could not climb back into the kayak unaided. I have posted a video clip of the scoop rescue in this article. The Hand of God rescue is where someone capsizes and remains in their boat, hanging upside down because they are trapped in the kayak or unconcious. I have a video clip of this posted in this article.

Comment on IOW Sea Kayak Symposium 2012 by Duncan

Duncan — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:23:48 +0000

Hi Rich, The registration for this is now open and all details can be found in the downloadable registration pack which can be found here

Comment on IOW Sea Kayak Symposium 2012 by Rich

Rich — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:53:00 +0000

Any clues as to what is going on with this?
I’ve e mailed and subscribed but am still in the dark as to cost, accommadation etc.
I live in the Solent area, I am a very active sea paddler, and would really like to attend a local symposium (I also know a few others that are looking to come along, and we are all wondering what’s going on?).