"intro to Surf Zone for Kayak Fisherman"

Ahh yes THAT derby. I won't be avail that weekend, leading another San Juans 4 day trip.

Can anyone else from your shop make it and lead a class that Friday?

-Allen

that has experience with SOT.. not trying to be picky.. but there are a few differences between a SINK and SOT speicially getting back on.

that has experience with SOT.. not trying to be picky.. but there are a few differences between a SINK and SOT speicially getting back on.

I can now vouch for that. Saturday I took the Strokes and Manuvers class from Alder Creek. I used a SinK and got lots of practice getting back in.    I was an early starter on practicing rescues on the water. Before lunch, I ended up going for a swim while practicing some technique I can't even remember, a perfect transition to wet exits and rescues. While others dumped for escape and rescue practice, I went for 2 other unplanned swims by the end of the day. Those in my group are now very competent with T-rescues...

BTW, the class is well worth the $95 to learn to paddle better, SOT or SinK. Thanks to Nanook for the guidance.

Jay

Hey when did it go from SIK to SINK? You all sound like doomsayers haha...

In/Inside is one word right?

PSR....... ok you cought me.....    i think on how you get into them. you sink inside.. but yes there SIK..

Hey when did it go from SIK to SINK? You all sound like doomsayers haha...

In/Inside is one word right?

Nothing personal, just my way of digging in...   Actually, although the yak obviously was not a good fit for my body 'style', don't be surprised if you hear of me buying a nice fiberglass touring boat. Paddling was so smooth and easy. Now to stash away the $3500 for each of us.   

Nice! I'm glad you found the class helpful. Once you get used to the primary vs. secondary stability thing, it sure is nice gliding around in a touring boat!

Actually everything is the same from SIK to SOT if you add thigh straps...same strokes, edging, rolling...everything....it's just allot more forgiving in an SOT, but allot less efficient.

SOT reentry doesn't require much learning.....grab the furthest rope you can, float your legs to the surface behind you and kick and slide up over the seat, rotate to seated position and paddle away.

I'll check to see who is avail for the derby. We're also putting on a symposium at PC in October that we'll do SOT surf zone survival at.

Hey when did it go from SIK to SINK? You all sound like doomsayers haha...

In/Inside is one word right?

Nothing personal, just my way of digging in...   Actually, although the yak obviously was not a good fit for my body 'style', don't be surprised if you hear of me buying a nice fiberglass touring boat. Paddling was so smooth and easy. Now to stash away the $3500 for each of us.   

What boat were you in and who was your coach?

Our coach was Russ, I believe, and he did a great job. I was paddling a Zephyr, which I think is made by Wilderness Systems. The cockpit was WAY too small for me to exit smoothly, especially before the proper technique was explained. 

Afterwards, I did some window shopping followed by web research and really like the Valley Kayak Aquanaut HV. $$$$$$

http://shop.aldercreek.com/Touring-Kayaks/Performance-Touring-Kayaks/Aquanaut-HV-FG-C50-i101268.html