tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589269.post2140157596073244764..comments2023-09-15T06:55:37.779-02:30Comments on "KAYAKING DREAMIN": Stan Mac Kenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13427681844181655931noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589269.post-50088609142423744712014-02-18T15:02:32.165-03:302014-02-18T15:02:32.165-03:30Hi Melis,
The paddle from Rose Blanche, Harbour l...Hi Melis,<br /><br />The paddle from Rose Blanche, Harbour le Cou and on to Devils Bay west of Francois is ceratinly no paddle for beginners. Don't mean to be "offhanded" but we encountered very challenging sea states and navigational skills have to be well honned for paddling in mostly thick fog. A very good knowledge of self rescue and team rescues would be essential as would be a bomb proof roll if paddling in singles. Takeouts would have to be well planned in advanced and contingencies determined should conditons change while on the water. Heavy kayaks are difficult to maneuver around once you have landed ie take out of water as some landing spots are less than ideal and you must consider the tides when landing and leaving your desired destination. If you are not familiar with paddling long trips on open ocean, especially around Newfoundland, you might want to reconsider. Perhaps a guided tour might be an option with guides who are familiar with our waters and have experience in tripping for extended periods of time. I ceratinly don't mean to be be condescending but having travelled that same area I definitely know it is not a trip for beginners.<br />Stan Mac Kenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13427681844181655931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589269.post-44724831240950133462014-02-18T14:12:06.349-03:302014-02-18T14:12:06.349-03:30Hi- I have a question for you. A group of students...Hi- I have a question for you. A group of students with modest kayaking experience want to kayak from Rose Blanche-Harbour le Cou to Devils Bay (just west of Francois, Newfoundland, Canada. They want to do this as a group of three in August averaging 20-30 miles a day. Is that a realistic itinerary for beginners with heavy boats in August?Melis Coadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807146867590839949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589269.post-24403669222302772762010-07-15T23:55:35.921-02:302010-07-15T23:55:35.921-02:30Thank you very much.
S.Thank you very much.<br /><br />S.Stan Mac Kenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13427681844181655931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589269.post-44828762731088550492010-07-15T14:13:19.895-02:302010-07-15T14:13:19.895-02:30Nice, very nice! A little bit foggy but still very...Nice, very nice! A little bit foggy but still very nice!kayakrhttp://kayakr.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27589269.post-43693262897111090452010-07-14T15:36:37.478-02:302010-07-14T15:36:37.478-02:30Nice pictures! And what a blog you have! Bookmarke...Nice pictures! And what a blog you have! Bookmarked. :)Miamariahttp://www.padlemia.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com