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Dowser

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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #90 on: February 02, 2012 »
Quote from: Rumblebum on February 01, 2012
excellent ,should we try and see if we can organise a rough date in may then?

I think we should definitely try and get a date for this one arranged.  there seems to be plenty of interest. 

To get the ball rolling could I suggest the 12th May.  I have my Kids staying with me every other weekend and this is the weekend in May that I am free.  I've the kids the weekend before and I'm in Yarm, England, the weekend after.

Usual story though... Go with the majority.  We can never suit everybody all of the time  ;)
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #91 on: February 02, 2012 »
yep i would go
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #92 on: February 02, 2012 »
I will put in a request form for the 12th and see what happens, there is a group in that day so borrowing the canoes might be awkward, but  they also have double sea kayaks and the storage is quite good. Will keep you posted.
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #93 on: February 03, 2012 »
Everyone who has access to their own should put it down here. Then we will see who still needs transport and see what can be arranged. I noticed a few people saying about having to or who have a Canadian which could take 2 or more over. I dont think getting there will be the issue. I'm pinning 12th May onto my board too. I've 3 kayaks here at home. one sit in and 2 sit on. assuming I can locate the leg straps of the 2nd sit on.
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #94 on: February 03, 2012 »
I could borrow from the scout troop, probably just for myself and grace though.

I'm probably in the other situation of being able to get equipment but not get there :D I'll see closer to the time, when we know if its defo going ahead of not.
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #95 on: February 04, 2012 »
I should be able to make this .. Probably launch from Whiterock ( weather depending )

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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #96 on: February 04, 2012 »
I'm def up for this. i have own water transport.
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #97 on: February 04, 2012 »
Im up for this on the 12th May for definite, a birthday present for myself lol.
I have my own kayak, should be able to get another 2 if needed, also have a large sevylor inflatable canoe to tow luggage in if needed.
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #98 on: February 08, 2012 »
what date is this on ????
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #99 on: February 08, 2012 »
I will book it for the 12th of May and will book double sea kayaks and canoes. Would anyone want to use the bothy as I can get the keys for it?
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #100 on: February 08, 2012 »
The 12th works very well for me and the Winter Project is well under way.

I have been repairing one hole each evening for the last couple of days and the hull is beginning to look a lot less like a sieve  ;)

Hoping to have the hull completely repaired, sanded smooth and stronger than ever by Sunday, then it a new Gel-coat next weekend.

I can't wait till it's first outing.  Anybody know the best place to buy paddles for a Canadian and what would you recommend.  I Like the idea of wooden paddles as they seem a bit more authentic but maybe they are too heavy.  Should I be buying an aluminium/plastic combo or are the wooden ones ok?

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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #101 on: February 08, 2012 »
Definitely go for a wooden one! Try them out with Mike the Bike in Ards and then buy online. Beavertail is quite popular. Or you could always make your own..
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #102 on: February 08, 2012 »
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Definitely go for a wooden one! Try them out with Mike the Bike in Ards and then buy online. Beavertail is quite popular. Or you could always make your own..

Excellent... I'm glad you said wood.  I love the look of them!

I think I'll be doing well getting the canoe finished on time without making the paddles too. Mike the Bike it is then  :D

Thanks Kayakgirl
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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #103 on: February 08, 2012 »
Why don't you carve one yourself ?

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Re: NI-Wild Salt Island Trip
« Reply #104 on: February 08, 2012 »
Quote from: b0ogaloo on February 08, 2012
Why don't you carve one yourself ?

Andy

I would love to but I would require a whole new set of tools.  I work mainly with metal and fibreglass. I've never found wood too be all that forgiving.  I'm also guessing I would need to buy quite a specific type of wood, with no imperfections/weaknesses, because there's going to be quite a bit of pressure on the shaft.

I have spent the last few days trying to source some nice looking hardwood for making the three seats and it's been near impossible to find something local and at the right price.  Some of the prices I've been quote have been insane.  You would think I was asking for inch thick slabs of gold  >:(

I would then have to start the whole sealing process too to protect the paddles from the elements which is going to get quite expensive too.

A visit to Mike the Bikes to be custom fit for a set of paddles sounds quite appealing.  I had a bit of a search there on-line too and it looks like I should be able to get a nice Beavertail for around 40-60 quid.  (I need two  :( )

 
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