FabSwingers.com forum: inflatable kayaks

By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

other than the obvious, does anyone know much about these?

we are looking at getting one and there is a bewildering choice.

kayak style over canoe, 2 person, calm seam and river use.

complete novices.

also we are totally clueless regards the rules of the water any websites to help with this.

ahoy !

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

I can't help with the actual kayak itself, but water safety is my thing!

Just please, please, please be careful on the water. If you get a kayak get a PFD and make sure you have a way for calling for help that is within reach and securely in a waterproof cover.

Check out the RNLI website for safety advice.

Have fun and be safe. Ooh. In kayaking as in fab

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"I can't help with the actual kayak itself, but water safety is my thing!

Just please, please, please be careful on the water. If you get a kayak get a PFD and make sure you have a way for calling for help that is within reach and securely in a waterproof cover.

Check out the RNLI website for safety advice.

Have fun and be safe. Ooh. In kayaking as in fab

Thanks you.

I am very respectful of the water and do lots of open water swimming so I am pretty experienced being in the water just not on it.

From personal experience there are some real dickheads on the water usually driving jet skis and the number of near misses I have had with these morons in particular I have lost count.

So before venturing out into the water I wanted to ensure I know the rules etc..

Thanks for your advice.

We moved from London 20 year's ago and have the sea about 100m from our house and never actually been on a boat of any kind.

Time to change this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The inflatables are fairly good for the odd but of recreational use. I woukd go with the kayak style if your new to it there a little more comfy.

If you search the Web there are some good review sites out there.

If your using it more than a few times a year I woukd opt for the real thing though.

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

If there's a local ish kayak club, that might be a good place to start, see how you like it before investing.

And a friend of mine has a foldaway kayak, I can't remember the brand but it's stunning and far far sturdier than an inflatable, if space and portability is an issue?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry for the shocking grammer and spelling

I'm on my old phone haha.

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

We used to have a 2 man one, a seveylor or something.

We have 2 sit on top fiberglass ones now the kids are bigger.

Was good fun, well they said it was, you wouldn't get me in it

Jo x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The basic rules of the road for boats are to drive on the right of a channel so that vessels pass 'port to port'. Port is the left hand side.

Look out for this in a river or harbour. Out at sea it's different as there isn't a channel as such.

If you stay in shallow water you have less chance of being run over by something big.

Jetski riders are notorious for not following basic rules at sea or understanding how their wash affects people in small craft / canoes and paddle boards. I know that's a bit of a sweeping statement but having worked at sea for over 20 years, it's based on observation. Sorry to all the jet ski owners who are considerate of others

Blow up canoes do seem to be more affected by the wind so can make a lot of leeway.

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By *Wman15Man
over a year ago

Portsmouth

I'm looking at getting one too

The advice I've had so far is not to buy anything too cheap if you want to do anything other than a quick paddle at the beach

Cheap ones tend to puncture very easily or suffer from seams coming apart - normally irreparably

I've looked at some in Decathlon that see decent enough - come with a carry back and a collapsible paddle

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By *icelymarkedplusoneCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

Why not try before you buy?

Now things are easing up I'm certain there will be sailing schools able to rent one to you for a few hours to see if you like it or not. It can be quite hard going until you get toned up like all new exercise.

Have fun and remember - sea water cures almost anything else that alcohol can't

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

On Holibobs

We only go out a few times a year so we rent ours, it's so much easier. We stay on the river though as the jetskis are a pain down here on the sea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A top tip is to look at the tide table - easytide is really good - then go with the tide one way and come back when it turns. Otherwise you'll be fighting it when you are tired and trying to get back to your car

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Cheers for replies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Id try and get some instruction locally if you can before venturing out. It's great that you're a strong swimmer but still very useful to learn to re-enter the kayak when in deeper water

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