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Sea kayaking for

  • 19-12-2012 5:51am
    #1
    SunDog
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    Hi. I'v been on the water a few times kayaking. Looking to getting similar like sea kayak. A noobie too this kayaking. Looking for gear, paddle/ jacket etc./,suggestions/ boat suggestions.

    Edit: Looking for suggestions on type of craft for sea and river.


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  • #2
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,428 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    SunDog wrote: »
    Hi. I'v been on the water a few times kayaking. Looking to getting similar like sea kayak. A noobie too this kayaking. looking for gear, paddle/ jacket etc./,suggestions/ boat suggestions.
    Culd
    As a noobie, best advice is get some lessons, try a few different boats to see what suits you., and don't go out alone.

    Also, don't go out alone. I know I said this one already, but its important so I'll say it again. Seriously, don't just buy a sit-on boat and head out alone. For lessons and advice, shearwater in howth are good. If you're in Dublin, that is...


  • #3
    tonydude
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    Was in your situation at the start of the year, always wanted to kayak but didnt know where to start. Best choice i made was join my local kayak club here in Cork ( Phoenix Kayak Club ). Got my level 2 within 2 months and had plenty of trips throughout the year, recently finished my roll clinics successfully and am now on my way to the level 3 in the new year.
    Best option for beginners is to join a club, they provide training,gear, advice and fantastic trips .


  • #4
    SunDog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 132 ✭✭SunDog


    Thank guys for your answers. Consensus, join a club. I should really be given a slap around the head as it's the same advice I give for another sport. Blind enthusiasm.


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