(04-10-09 03:10 PM)ukbushman Wrote: [ -> ]to true tim, but you also need to find your own limitation as well, there are some good pic in your post.
yeah, that goes without saying really, the fact that in a (relatively) safe environment you can try things that you wouldn't normally try in lets say a canal, for instance heeling the boat over to the point of swamping and then flip it upright again.
cheers
Tim
you also have to take into account the weather, tide(height,flow & direction) wind direction & strength, this is were things start getting complicated. knowing the right combination for wind, tide & flow of both to help you to get from one point to another & with the knowledge of chart work & marine navigation.
I would suggest for anyone thinking of doing some coastal paddlng is to attend a shore based course, something like the RYA's dayskippers course at a local outdoor activity centre.
Axe vale cc held a sea paddling weekend last July as a memorial to the late Bob Ottley, I believe there may be a repeat this year but not sure.
It was a bit windy last year (understatement) and times I thought I would much rather be in my sea kayak, but I'll give it another go, it makes a change.