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"Eiron" wrote in message ... elyob wrote: I've got a little idea brewing where I take a canoe/kayak up the Thames and camp out etc etc. That's as far as I've got. I investigated a school recently and may start training on their equipment soon. However, am unsure whether to go for canoe or kayak. I won't be carrying tons of stuff, but will still have a weeks worth or so. Maybe as much as a tent, sleeping bag and clothes etc .. Also, I see some fibre glass canoes going pretty cheaply, but haven't got anywhere to store one at the moment. So, should I consider renting one, or finding a neighbour with a garden I can hide it in when not in use? What sort of kayak/canoe should I look at for this type of beginners tour? I've used one previously that was in a friends garden, but it got really uncomfortable on my back from leaning back on the entrance edge. Is this because it may have been too small for me? I'm 6ft, 16st. What sort of distance would you expect to cover per day? Thanks for any advice Read "Three Men in a Boat" by Jerome K. Jerome and copy the journey. An open canoe would be good for camping, especially if you have a friend. Even without, you should cover twenty miles in a day as a beginner. Thanks, got a copy off the internet. Will read soon! |
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