I've been out on my Seahawk 2 on three different lakes on four trips.
I've logged about twelve hours total, although much of that time has been spent drifting. I like to drift.
Several days ago, my maiden solo voyage had me battling some very stiff constant wind. It was work, to keep from being blown down towards the dam, where I didn't want to go.
I found a 'finger' of the lake that was bordered heavily by tall trees that blocked most of that wind. It was relatively calm compared to the main portion of the lake.
I have yet to see anyone else rowing.
I've seen mostly kayaks and fishing boats with trolling motors, since they don't permit anything other than electrics.
I'm reluctant to get a motor for my little inflatable. I bought this boat with packing it onto the motorcycle in mind. A motor and battery would complicate things. I like simple.
Anything with a motor requires registration with the Commonwealth of Pennsyltuckee which is another added expense and inconvenience.
I've been watching the kayakers and I like the idea of not wasting motion in the strokes that provide propulsion.
Would a kayak paddle work with my inflatable?
Do they make kayak paddles that break down into two foot lengths or shorter?
Between controlling the motorcycle (two hours each way, yesterday) and rowing, these old arms are feeling it.
I've logged about twelve hours total, although much of that time has been spent drifting. I like to drift.
Several days ago, my maiden solo voyage had me battling some very stiff constant wind. It was work, to keep from being blown down towards the dam, where I didn't want to go.
I found a 'finger' of the lake that was bordered heavily by tall trees that blocked most of that wind. It was relatively calm compared to the main portion of the lake.
I have yet to see anyone else rowing.
I've seen mostly kayaks and fishing boats with trolling motors, since they don't permit anything other than electrics.
I'm reluctant to get a motor for my little inflatable. I bought this boat with packing it onto the motorcycle in mind. A motor and battery would complicate things. I like simple.
Anything with a motor requires registration with the Commonwealth of Pennsyltuckee which is another added expense and inconvenience.
I've been watching the kayakers and I like the idea of not wasting motion in the strokes that provide propulsion.
Would a kayak paddle work with my inflatable?
Do they make kayak paddles that break down into two foot lengths or shorter?
Between controlling the motorcycle (two hours each way, yesterday) and rowing, these old arms are feeling it.
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