baw 4,360 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Bloody good post sir . Why cheers big ears, I can write a wee bit if I can be arsed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Cheers mate, good advice there. Glad i asked as a few of you have said helmets, so better invest in some I think i'll stick to the canals rivers and lakes this summer, and only go to sea with my 16 year old nephew as he is more expendable. We have had a few pike and perch from it, but really want to try it at sea for some thing tastier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Think that's best mate, the sea can be a bitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobby blackheart 1,209 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 i have playboats and enjoy the sea and white water-you all need to know what to do if something goes wrong-the sea is a different ball game to slow moving canal/river-helmets and flotation vest are a must-you need someone in the group that is clued up-throw bags with rope lines etc and how to use them-get as much practice as you can in a pool before you go near any water course the river wye is a good river to start on and get some experiance if you have children-20 notes all day as far as you can paddle and they pick you up outside the many pubs on the river-WINNER ATB stay safe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Yes, i remember the wye valley from school trips :-) def have to take the boys there some time. We mainly play about on the river wey and the canals leading of of it. Been on the thames too a few times as it isn't far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 So, read in another thread that some scottish lad does a bit of kayaking, and thought i would start a thread to get some advice. I have a 17ft open canoe that we mess about on the local rivers, but want to take my lads further afield, and maybe to sea in it. Would love to take them camping in it, but maybe not this year as the oldest 2 are 6 and the littleun is 3 What should i take ? they all have life jackets, but have seen yoga balls used as extra floatation devises, any other tips to keep us safer ? I'm just down the road from you 'Haslemere' and I've got a open canoe and a 10 year old lad, we go out quite a bit. A great place for starting with the kids is Baisingstoke canal because it has no fast water just a nice gentle current, plus you can camp by the canal at Mytchett canoe center. You've said you have Jackets for the kids, then maybe drybags for kit, throw line, one drybag with one set of clothes for all plus towels just in case of capsize. apart from that get them out there and enjoy I'll have to have a look at the Baisingstoke canal, thanks joker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huan72 687 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I love the sea and I think its great for kids to use it but with caution.................. apart from equipment the main things when something goes wrong in the sea are your psychological comfort in being out of you depth, your swimming ability and fitness levels. As Baw said practice the worst case scenarios, kids falling out, canoe going over etc. Never underestimate the sea, make sure the kids can swim and if you have any doubt that your going out too far or something is going wrong don't ignore it and head back in straight away. I surf and the feeling of being in the sea is fantastic, it opens up a whole new world to your kids, the only times I got into is when I have ignored the "I really shouldn't be doing this" feeling My boy wants to start surfing but I have told him he needs to be comfortable swimming in the sea first................its not a swimming pool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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