Maalie is afloat again!
Yes, after being boat-free for a number of years, I am now on the water again! The craft is a kayak in the "Feel Free" range, the "Nomad" class. Light and robust, it can be managed comfortably by one person and is ideal for exploring the Cumbria lakes and rivers; and on the sea in fine weather. A small wheel in the keel at the rear allows it to be trundled from the car to any launching place.
Venturing further out as I get the feel of the kayak
A view of the Old Man of Coniston from the cockpit
The kayak is light enough to be lifted onto the roof of my X-trail where it sits on an inflatable roof rack
My thanks to Jill of Windermere Canoe and Kayak for her patience in kitting me out!
posted by Maalie at 7:21 pm
12 Comments:
Wayhay!!! Look forward to having a go! Don't tip yourself out! They are very tippy-uppy!
Gorgeous scenery where you live. Very rural. But I imagine the water is not exactly warm!
fantastic mate for real. Makes my old B-line look heavy and ponderous!
Keep me posted on its performance as I wanted to get one for David and kit it out for fishing and bird spotting
Nice. Hope you have many an enjoyable outing in it!
Lorenzo: I'm afraid kayaking isn't really a girlie thing. But I might let you sit in it on your canal while I am holding by a rope from the shore.
Kiwi: Not too cold in summer - kids actually swim in the lakes. In any case, I wear a wet suit.
Simon: I've had a couple of hours in it and it handles well, even in a slight chop.
Ted: Thanks, it's great fun!
Can I take my handbag and high heeled shoes on the ship when you tow me on the canal?
Oh, and three baby Mandarins. All fluffy and girly. I expect they are blond at heart and come from Essex.
Not a girlie thing? Women's kayaking is an Olympic sport! Does your kayak have a name?
I love kayaking. You look very contented! We must invest in a couple - kayaking around the voes would be lovely
Just don't go as fast as Donald Campbell did.
Be careful and do not go kayaking by yourself!
Apart from that, it must be a nice sport.
I haven't been kayaking in over 30 years & now that I think about it, it's been almost 20 since I went canoeing. I'd love to get back out on the water again. I'm a bit nervous about our state reptile, however. I can see alligators being a serious concern to a seriously rusty kayaker!
I'm going canoeing next month on the Norfolk Broads. My last time was on the lake in Centre Parcs, but I'm really looking forward to joining Norfolk's top Canoe Man for this scenic trip :)
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