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May 2021
1:34pm, 17 May 2021
34,906 posts
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halfpint
Our Wed evening club sea sessions have started again. Last 2 weeks have been windy and lumpy conditions. I did a couple of interesting surf launches and landings a couple of weeks ago. Not quite what I had in mind for my first paddle in 7 months.
The club are branching into SUPing a bit so hopefully get a wee shottie again at some point.
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May 2021
1:40pm, 17 May 2021
38,729 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Anyone into sailing, just while we're talking about water and boats and wind/!  G
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May 2021
1:45pm, 17 May 2021
5,272 posts
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JJ Flash
Hey there HappyG
Far too little paddling in the past year. I have an open boat (Explorer 17) and a kayak (Jackson Zen).
I'm an experienced white water kayaker, which has been my paddling focus recently. I can also be found lifeguarding open water swims from my kayak and toddling around on the flat stuff we have here.
I'm a qualified coach for open boats and for kayaks.
I do some specialist stuff too.
I'm just as happy pootling around in any water - boats are my happy place! It's more about the company than the place.
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May 2021
1:46pm, 17 May 2021
5,478 posts
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TheScribbler
Boinged on over to this thread after my first SUP experience at the weekend Thanks Happy Grrr.
Mr S had the idea of buying me a SUP board for a birthday present as we'd watched a van life video where they reviewed one. I said to let me try it first.
But I loved it and will definitely go again. Luckily we have a good hire place nearby so I can try it out a bit more. I'd like to get myself a 5mm wetsuit - any recommendations? Oh and neoprene boots. Given that I'll mostly be in and on the North Sea, warmth is a key consideration!
I already have a buoyancy jacket from sailing.
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May 2021
1:53pm, 17 May 2021
22,545 posts
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Angus Clydesdale
We sail a bit. I’ve got a Wayfarer and a Solo (and an Enterprise for sale, if anyone’s interested?!) and MrsC sails a Laser Radial, as does FlyingScotsman while his sister prefers a Topper.
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May 2021
2:52pm, 17 May 2021
38,730 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Enterprise for sale you say AC....?! I nearly bought a Topper last year off a guy over in Largs. Must. Stop. Looking! Seriously, would love to get back into sailing but I've got too many hobbies at the mo! G
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May 2021
6:02pm, 17 May 2021
11,870 posts
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Mandymoo
Have been in the sea once on the sup a couple of weeks ago but too bumpy to stand (the water was too cold to fall into 😂) my neoprene boots are two bare feet and they were fab.
Am off to Devon at the weekend and the SUP is going with me - hope to use a fair bit. It is an inflatable once and easy to transport
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May 2021
4:30pm, 21 May 2021
5,273 posts
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JJ Flash
Going to have a paddle focussed this weekend.
Gotta love some proper paddling weather!
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May 2021
4:32pm, 21 May 2021
14,312 posts
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HowFar?
I am hoping to get out on the lough tomorrow.
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May 2021
4:50pm, 21 May 2021
5,274 posts
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JJ Flash
Enjoy, HowFar?. The wind is dropping which will make things easier.
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