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Looks easy enough, I'm sure it isn't. Why don't we have more watersport clubs on the front offering activities like this? It's a hobby I'd love to get into.
I don’t know how viable or not water sports are around here.Looks easy enough, I'm sure it isn't. Why don't we have more watersport clubs on the front offering activities like this? It's a hobby I'd love to get into.
I've made the same assumption but you do get the occasional kite surfer in Cleveleys and jetskis are becoming more common. I also presume kayaking is prohibited around the piers? It just seems a shame when the sea is a beautiful blue like it is at the moment.I don’t know how viable or not water sports are around here.
See jet skiing at Cleveleys and Fleetwood.
I still can’t get my mindset past how filthy our sea is or was at Blackpool.
But, bring it on if it’s doable
Totally agree, we need to capitalise on it where we canI've made the same assumption but you do get the occasional kite surfer in Cleveleys and jetskis are becoming more common. I also presume kayaking is prohibited around the piers? It just seems a shame when the sea is a beautiful blue like it is at the moment.
Many, many years ago I did a bit of canoeing. It's maybe because there isn't really a bay on the gold coast. It's easy enough when the water is really calm but when you get on the open sea outside of a sheltered bay, even a little bit of wind gives the sea a really alarming swell!Looks easy enough, I'm sure it isn't. Why don't we have more watersport clubs on the front offering activities like this? It's a hobby I'd love to get into.
There are loads on Gumtree ranging in price from £100-£1k+Them there Kayaks aren’t cheap you know, this is something I have been looking at for a while now, not necessarily in the sea , but kayaking in general .
There's always time tdMany, many years ago I did a bit of canoeing. It's maybe because there isn't really a bay on the gold coast. It's easy enough when the water is really calm but when you get on the open sea outside of a sheltered bay, even a little bit of wind gives the sea a really alarming swell!
Canoeing is ace. It's one of them things I stopped doing when I was about 14/15 cos smoking fags, drinking and not having any luck with girls was 'cooler' and actually, it's one of the things I wish I'd gone back to.
I think on a v calm day you might get away with it but in reality, a v calm day is often not a bit further out.There's always time td
I've been thinking for a while that bobbing about on the sea with a beer or two stored in the hull would make for the perfect Sunday afternoon on days like today but alas, it doesn't sound viable here unless you are a seasoned kajaker/canoer...
Thanks Johnno. It sounds great fun for seasoned outdoor adventurers. I'm put off slightly by the comments above however - 'really alarming swell', 'very strong currents' and 'VERY dangerous'. I'm not the most responsible of individualsI did a lot of kayaking in my youth, til mid/late 20’s.
Mainly white water rivers, but had a couple of trips on open water.
Honestly, much preferred white water, but if you’re into the idea of touring a long stretch of coastline over a few days, and camping each night, then sea kayaking is for you.
My advice is to Google somewhere to have lessons (there’s a good one near Holyhead), and go on a couple of guided tours (they will provide equipment). Then look at joining a club/group.
It’s definitely not the kind of sport that you can decide to take up and just set out on your own, it’s VERY dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Heard it was a breezeWind surfing was all the rage at one time? Was tricky getting going but okay once you got the hang of it…
As long as you've got yer mask on you'll be reet.Thanks Johnno. It sounds great fun for seasoned outdoor adventurers. I'm put off slightly by the comments above however - 'really alarming swell', 'very strong currents' and 'VERY dangerous'. I'm not the most responsible of individuals
Safety firstAs long as you've got yer mask on you'll be reet.
Before lock down, the council ran courses on basic kayaking at Stanley Park, maybe worth looking into for a cheap intro.Thanks Johnno. It sounds great fun for seasoned outdoor adventurers. I'm put off slightly by the comments above however - 'really alarming swell', 'very strong currents' and 'VERY dangerous'. I'm not the most responsible of individuals
Cheers Johnno. I've kajaked loads of times on lakes etc so have the basics nailed. Never at sea though.Before lock down, the council ran courses on basic kayaking at Stanley Park, maybe worth looking into for a cheap intro.
Inland enclosed water is always a good place to learn the basics, even if your intention is to eventually hit the sea - perfecting getting back into the boat in open water is a must!
Sorry, mate, thought you were starting from scratch!Cheers Johnno. I've kajaked loads of times on lakes etc so have the basics nailed. Never at sea though.
No problem. I'm a dark horseSorry, mate, thought you were starting from scratch!
Bit flipping coldLooks easy enough, I'm sure it isn't. Why don't we have more watersport clubs on the front offering activities like this? It's a hobby I'd love to get into.
And you ended up in leafy LincolnshireI did both canoeing and kayaking off Fleetwood, Rossall, Cleveleys and Blackpool many, many years ago and there some very strong currents to contend with