...on here? I'm a newbie, got into it only recently but as I gain experience will eventually get a sea yak too.
Got a sea kayak, have done a few trips in Scotland, but they've been in the garage for the last 5 years. Need to try to get back into it next year.
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.
Hmm. I know someone who used to be a keen river kayaker but had to give up because it gave him bad shoulders. Working up gently is probably the way. That doesn't sound very Drago-ish though!
I'm not currently a kayaker but I'm seriously tempted. We moved here nearly a year ago and we are very close to the Thames and I always look on with envy at the people paddling along......so watch this space.
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!
Not much point having a kayak where I am, but I have a friend who lives in Poole and he has one. Not surprising, if I lived by Poole harbour I would be out every week.
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 ...?
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.
