Crazy question. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Waterâ€™s Edge

CR Yaker · 09-15-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Years ago a kayaker, Ed Gillette, left California and kayaked to HAWAII, alone and unassisted. That was an epic trip!

Sounds like fun, Bob, I'm in with the AI's. I'll be coming from Costa Rica, so we will have to determine a meeting point/coordinates somewhere beyond halfway. If I can catch the front of a tropical storm/hurricane down here, I probably could beat you there.

makobob · 09-15-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CR Yaker

Sounds like fun, Bob, I'm in with the AI's. I'll be coming from Costa Rica, so we will have to determine a meeting point/coordinates somewhere beyond halfway. If I can catch the front of a tropical storm/hurricane down here, I probably could beat you there.

Ed was in his late 20's or early 30's. At 65 I don't think so! Could not even sail downwind to CR at my age. Do they fly yaks to CR?

CR Yaker · 09-15-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Ed was in his late 20's or early 30's. At 65 I don't think so! Could not even sail downwind to CR at my age. Do they fly yaks to CR?

I don't know. I've never seen one with wings before. Wonder if the mirage drive could be modified.

No, the airlines are really getting strict on weight/size limits. It would have to be a much shorter yak than the AI. There is a dealer in Panama City, closest one, who I've ordered thru. But I've got a brand new Revo 13 with my AI in CR upon my return, your more than welcome to use, would be fun. I'll pm you later with details.

William Novotny · 09-15-2013, 03:50 PM

Im seriously down for this

makobob · 09-15-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

Im seriously down for this

Sorry William, but you are going to need a BIGGER boat!

William Novotny · 09-15-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Sorry William, but you are going to need a BIGGER boat!

We're gonna need a bigger boat

09-15-2013, 05:08 PM

I have put 20+ miles on my kayak in one day, according to the Lowrance Odometer. I was out for over 14 hours, sunrise to sunset. It's doable pending weather conditions are right

paddle man · 09-15-2013, 05:34 PM

RAN INTO SOME GUYS IN HIGH PERFORMANCE YAKS SAID IT TOOK THEM 6 HRS

LawDog · 09-17-2013, 07:50 AM

I've been wanting to do a trip out there but wasn't sure if it was realistic. I figured the hardest part was finding a few guys who were just as crazy as me. Keep me I. The loop if something comes of this.

Hondatom · 09-19-2013, 08:25 AM

I would like to do it. I think I had better try a few trips along the coast first and see how 25 miles of paddling feels to a fifty year old body first.

09-15-2013, 03:50 PM	#4
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Im seriously down for this __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

09-15-2013, 05:08 PM	#7
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I have put 20+ miles on my kayak in one day, according to the Lowrance Odometer. I was out for over 14 hours, sunrise to sunset. It's doable pending weather conditions are right

09-15-2013, 05:34 PM	#8
paddle man Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 81	RAN INTO SOME GUYS IN HIGH PERFORMANCE YAKS SAID IT TOOK THEM 6 HRS

09-17-2013, 07:50 AM	#9
LawDog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 143	I've been wanting to do a trip out there but wasn't sure if it was realistic. I figured the hardest part was finding a few guys who were just as crazy as me. Keep me I. The loop if something comes of this.

09-19-2013, 08:25 AM	#10
Hondatom Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 113	I would like to do it. I think I had better try a few trips along the coast first and see how 25 miles of paddling feels to a fifty year old body first.