Any kayakers?

...on here? I'm a newbie, got into it only recently but as I gain experience will eventually get a sea yak too.

 

My physio suggested it to strengthen up my shoulders. Done a bit ofmriver kayaking and really enjoy it.

Numbnuts from the other side is heavily into it. He's on a few yak forums here and there.

 

I am mainly into cycling and walking but kayaking is something that quite appeals to me. The thing is, I don't drive so I would really be a bit restricted in where I could get to.

Ooh, hang on - Hollingworth Lake is only 11 km away and they do training courses!

I have dodgy shoulders, so it might be good for me too.

 

In my case, the pain comes when using my arms above shoulder height. I don't have problems carrying weights or riding my bike. I reckon I would be okay with some moderate paddling.

Thinking about it ... Do you wear a wetsuit when kayaking? It must be bloody freezing if you end up in the water without one!

 

Buy a house on the banks of a river, sorted

 

The Rochdale canal isn't far from here. I suppose that I could paddle up and down that, but how to get a kayak the 1 km there and back ...?

 

Ah ha!

 

Even better ... a kayak trailer for a bike which converts into a bike trailer for a kayak!

LINK

 

Two canoes, frame built to hold the two together with the bike on both. Back wheel then powers a small paddle wheel placed between both. Slow and steady.