A days paddling soon ?

[Shewie]

Anybody got a days paddling lined up soon ?

I`ve just bought myself an inflatable and I want to get out for the day soon and have a play. Nothing too serious and plenty of brew stops would be good.

The Lakes, canals, ponds, rivers etc considered. Not quite ready to head north just yet.

 

[firebreather]

Just got back from one today We got drenched as it rained ALL day long and it was the fine stuff that wets you through
I am sure we will be out and about soon enough. i will post up when we are getting out. Hopefully we will get better weather

Greg

 

[The Cumbrian]

Sounds splendid,if you head up to the Lakes let me know. I've somehow managed to persuade Mrs Cumbrian to let me out for an overnighter of the Christmas hols, despite the facr that she's got a boisterous (almost) five year old and a new baby on her hands.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[Shewie]

Sounds splendid,if you head up to the Lakes let me know. I've somehow managed to persuade Mrs Cumbrian to let me out for an overnighter of the Christmas hols, despite the facr that she's got a boisterous (almost) five year old and a new baby on her hands.

Cheers, Michael.

That sounds tempting Michael, I`ll check with the long haired general and get back to you.

 

[h2o]

where you planning on going lads i may be up for that ive got an inflatable

 

[The Cumbrian]

For a day trip out, anywhere in the Lakes is good for me. For an overnighter I'm pretty much restricted to Derwentwater, as I've given assurances that I'll be home by lunchtime the next day.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[h2o]

is there a hammocking spot you know of around derwent water?
id prefer an overnighter if i have to travel.

 

[IntrepidStu]

Anybody got a days paddling lined up soon ?

I`ve just bought myself an inflatable and I want to get out for the day soon and have a play. Nothing too serious and plenty of brew stops would be good.

The Lakes, canals, ponds, rivers etc considered. Not quite ready to head north just yet.

Im going for a little paddle around sale marina on Monday in my inflatable. Its not much but it may be fun.

 

[Mungo]

Here in Canada, it is as illegal to go for a drive in the country and stop for a few brews, as it is to go for a nice boat ride and stop for a few brews. You can be convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence.

Not sure what it is like in the UK - anyone?

Mungo

 

[redandshane]

I think we may have a cultural misunderstanding
lol
In UK making a cup of tea is a brew Mungo

 

[woof]

Wow !, arrested for paddling under the influence of tetley's, what is the world coming to !.

I mean no offence mungo, but sometimes we are divide by a comon language.

 

[Shewie]

I`ve got a pump and PFD on order from ebay but I don`t know how long it will take for them to turn up. As soon as they land I`m good to go

 

[IntrepidStu]

I`ve got a pump and PFD on order from ebay but I don`t know how long it will take for them to turn up. As soon as they land I`m good to go

Whats a PFD ????

Does anyone got a big bag for sale ?? my Sevylor boat came in a handy BOX !!!!

 

[Shewie]

Whats a PFD ????

Does anyone got a big bag for sale ?? my Sevylor boat came in a handy BOX !!!!

Personal Floatation Device (or a lifejacket )

Not sure about bags though Stu, maybe you could pick something up off ebay, maybe a big mesh bag or something.

 

[Chainsaw]

For a bag, I'd recommend one of these. New ones are a bit pricey but I got one off ebay for about 8 quid or something, search for deployment bag. I use it for holidays, car camping, in the canoe etc etc and it's a great bit of kit. Comes with rucksack straps as well as normal handles, should be ideal for humping your pump hull plus PFD etc.

Cheers,

Alan

 

[Shewie]

For a bag, I'd recommend one of these. New ones are a bit pricey but I got one off ebay for about 8 quid or something, search for deployment bag. I use it for holidays, car camping, in the canoe etc etc and it's a great bit of kit. Comes with rucksack straps as well as normal handles, should be ideal for humping your pump hull plus PFD etc.

Cheers,

Alan

They look just the business Alan

Just found them here for £18.98 delivered ...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=190271921984

 

[h2o]

i use big sacks shewie ill send you one if you like or if we meet up ill bring 1, ive got an in car pump and a hand pump too!!1

 

[Mungo]

Ha! I have just come back to this thread... here in Canada, a beer can be called a brew. You'll also hear a beer referred to as a 'brewski' for some reason.

I suppose there is a risk with a hot cup of tea if you are paddling around. The biscuits get damp, and the tea tends to spill out of my gran's best teacups.

Cheers!

Mungo

 

[The Cumbrian]

is there a hammocking spot you know of around derwent water?
id prefer an overnighter if i have to travel.

There are a few good hammocking places around Derwentwater, and I'll be going to one as that's how I prefer to sleep.

Cheers, Michael.