Touring Kayakers and Canoeists?

[hoyden]

That pasted URL works. So strange. Yeah, I first posted with the "Copy URL", then I had Google create the image link and neither of those worked. I've done both in the past, and they've always worked. So weird.

I can see the pics. Which means it's probably a permissions issue.
I moved the photo to a shared folder, and checked to make sure settings are that people with link can see.

Did that work?

 

[PaulT]

Yup! I can see it.

Remember. It's all magic.

Which inflatable kayak & do you like it?
Paul

 

[hoyden]

Stoopid permissions... I shoulda thought of that sooner. Der.

I realllly like my kayak. It is an Aquaglide Panther Inflatable Kayak. https://www.aquaglide.com/aquaglide-products/panther-xp
Got it from REI.

I do want to get some heavy duty velcro for the seat tho. The bottom has a tendency to scoot forward.

I'd had hard kayaks before, but when I got my FWC, I couldn't imagine trying to get a hard kayak on/off the roof on my own.
A couple of friends have inflatable ones, so I researched the heck out of them, and for not crazy expensive, this one is great.
It's super easy to inflate with the foot pump, and I can carry it in the backseat of my camper.

I took Sully out on Saturday, and Argos came out with me on Sunday.

Yesterday, after I got out of the water, I popped up my camper and hung out while the kayak dried off.
Super nice way to spend a morning.

 

[allanb]

Good to see ya figured a way to beat the heat! Maybe a good way to get around the eclipse crowds too!?
As far as posting the pic, it was odd. When first posted I could see if on my phone, but bit later couldn't see on iPad.
If a tech pro has problems, what chance do I have??

 

[hoyden]

Hahahaha! That's definitely odd, although you were probably viewing in Safari on the iPad, so perhaps it has issues with it. Odd.

There are a lot of lakes and rivers around here! The kayaking is great!

Ooooh, it might be interesting to go out on the kayak for the eclipse. hmmm

 

[takesiteasy]

Looks like fun in the kayak. Kayaking during the eclipse sounds great- escape the crowds. Thanks for posting the photos- I have run into that permissions problem before myself. Funny though that the links worked anyway before you moved the photos to the shared folder. The internet works in mysterious ways (or not).

 

[Lighthawk]

Argos looks like Callie from behind.

We did a nice, slightly smokey, kayak on Spaulding Res. on Sunday. Smoke from the Minerva fire to the north was visible, but not too bad where we were. We were prepared to turn back if it got bad. We also had a growing thunderhead and some rumbling to keep us thinking about getting off the water in the afternoon.

It was a nice day to be on the water, with 100 degree temps in Sacramento and 90's in our neck of the woods.

 

[Happyjax]

Love all the kayaking pics!

One of the things on my impossibly long list.
I like the Pungo Wilderness but like Dawn the handling of it alone would probably make it impossible for me. Inflatables easier to store. Another conundrum but a fun one

 

[Squatch]

Very nice pics!

 

[ski3pin]

Love all the kayaking pics!

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Yes Lighthawk, wonderful photos!

 

[takesiteasy]

Here's a few paddling pics and a link to a very short video from our recent trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (more on the blog):

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Al those are nice kayaks. They look like they ride nice on the Bobcat.
Do you need to remove them to raise the roof?
I did see them in the blog but forgot to mention that.
Frank

 

[longhorn1]

No pictures either

 

[takesiteasy]

Al those are nice kayaks. They look like they ride nice on the Bobcat.
Do you need to remove them to raise the roof?
I did see them in the blog but forgot to mention that.
Frank

Frank, the boats are very light. I did remove them before lifting the top but I don't think I would have to. Since we were going to use them it made sense to take them off before raising the roof. They are very easy to lift up there- way easier than the canoe.

 

[takesiteasy]

No pictures either

jd, I don't understand your comment- can you elaborate? Thanks!

 

[longhorn1]

Hoyden's pictures didn't show up. jd

 

[OutbacKamper]

Here are a few of my favourite kayaking spots:

Okanagan Lake, Ellison Provincial Park, BC

Mable Lake BC, 2017 (smoke from forest fires)

Mable Lake, BC 2015

Mable Lake, BC, picnic spot

Me in a rental Kayak on the Yukon River, Yukon Territories

Bowron Lake, BC

Bromley Rock Provincial Park, BC, on the Similkameen river. My current roof rack set up on my 2013 Hawk, 4WC. This was the first time I tried lifting the roof with the Kayaks on the roof. The speaker lift made it easy (no gas struts installed)

Okanagan Lake, Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, BC

 

[windy]

Argos looks like Callie from behind.

We did a nice, slightly smokey, kayak on Spaulding Res. on Sunday. Smoke from the Minerva fire to the north was visible, but not too bad where we were. We were prepared to turn back if it got bad. We also had a growing thunderhead and some rumbling to keep us thinking about getting off the water in the afternoon.

It was a nice day to be on the water, with 100 degree temps in Sacramento and 90's in our neck of the woods.

What is it about pics from the camper, in bed with the dog?


Or just the dog in the bed?

 

[hoyden]

What is it about pics from the camper, in bed with the dog?

Because snuggly time with pups is one of the best feelings!

 

[Vic Harder]

Adding to this thread instead of starting a new one...

I just picked up a very nice, fast (tippy!) canoe and want to carry it on top of my Hawk. I've seen these threads:
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/14536-carrying-a-kayak-without-a-roof-rack/?hl=%20canoe%20%20roof
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/14511-vintage-roof-racks-vs-big-canoe/?hl=%2Bcanoe+%2Broof
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/14460-fwc-roof-rack-use-roof-box-kayaks/?hl=%20canoe%20%20roof
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/13651-anybody-use-these-to-load-kayak-on-fwc/?hl=%2Bcanoe+%2Broof#entry159412

And understand that lifting the roof with the canoe on it will be tough. I see that most folks are asking about:
"How much weight can I put on the roof?"

My question revolves more around:
"How do I keep my canoe from ripping the roof off of my camper?"

Lots of the pictures I see have the canoes/kayaks tied down onto Yakima or other bars, which are mounted to the Yakima tracks. I don't have tracks on my roof, but can easily lay a piece of flat aluminum 1/4" plate down accross the roof and screw 3M4200 it to secure it. It still seems like "not enough" to withstand high wind loads and not damage the roof.

Give ZERO reports that this has happened to anyone, I guess I'm just paranoid.

I was thinking I would use ratchet straps and tie the canoe down using the camper jacking brackets. Super strong. But, then I can't pop the roof with the canoe on it.

Here is the canoe in the garage. 16' cedar strip built by my friend Henry 35 years ago. It's been in the water less than 10 times. He was afraid of it. I can see why. My wife and I took it out today for the first time. It is so tippy, it feels like riding a bicycle "no hands". We managed not to get wet on our maiden voyage (90 minutes on flat water) but wow, what a core workout!