North Coast

Hi,

My name is Alan, I have white water kayak, and canoe experience.  I am interested in an ocean, near shore kayak.

Welcome, Alan. 

Welcome to NCKA Alan.

Hi,
  I am interested in an ocean, near shore kayak.

Welcome. There is a little bit of that going on here.

Welcome Alan, I started out in a canoe too.

I started with rowing small aluminums. Great times.

Hi Alan, welcome 

Welcome to NCKA Alan 

Forget the paddle, get a Hobie!
You’ll be happier!
And more time fishing!

With time one will find the perfect yak, then start looking for the next one. It’s in our nature,,,,,,,,,

Welcome Alan! Plenty of time to find the one that suits you and gets you out enjoying the ocean fishies!

Forget the paddle, get a Hobie!
You’ll be happier!
And more time fishing!

Easy now...are you implying that I’m not happy?  Check out these emoji friends...

Forget the paddle, get a Hobie!
You’ll be happier!
And more time fishing!

Easy now...are you implying that I’m not happy?  Check out this emoji...

Hahhaaa go Eddie,
 as I save up money for another kayak, probably a pedal yak ...bad spiffy bad    

Yeah boddy!  I've put so many miles paddling against current and wind maintaining that steady core machine of ergonomic, which I am sure benefits my standing occupation, that I refuse to "upgrade."  I've peddled on a tandem with Malibu and enjoyed the optional manual motoring but I am reminded of a center knee pressure of old that feels like a nail through my center kneecap on my left knee.  Also, the times I did pedal, my legs were not prepared and I cramped like silent torture several times per trip.  I am sure that subsides with muscle memory.  Originally I did not seek pedal style due to resemblance of sea lion flipper attraction of said landlord.  No one is paying rent right now anyway... ...it would be interesting to see in the future if the pedal system would heal my knee from time spent but not likely.  I hope you get on the water sooner than later...

By the way, welcome to the community, soon to be future kayak slayer, Alan of the North Blood Crest...

Forget the paddle, get a Hobie!
You’ll be happier!
And more time fishing!

Easy now...are you implying that I’m not happy?  Check out this emoji...

Hahhaaa go Eddie,
 as I save up money for another kayak, probably a pedal yak ...bad spiffy bad    

Yeah boddy!  I've put so many miles paddling against current and wind maintaining that steady core machine of ergonomic, which I am sure benefits my standing occupation, that I refuse to "upgrade."  I've peddled on a tandem with Malibu and enjoyed the optional manual motoring but I am reminded of a center knee pressure of old that feels like a nail through my center kneecap on my left knee.  Also, the times I did pedal, my legs were not prepared and I cramped like silent torture several times per trip.  I am sure that subsides with muscle memory.  Originally I did not seek pedal style due to resemblance of sea lion flipper attraction of said landlord.  No one is paying rent right now anyway... ...it would be interesting to see in the future if the pedal system would heal my knee from time spent but not likely.  I hope you get on the water sooner than later...

By the way, welcome to the community, soon to be future kayak slayer, Alan of the North Blood Crest...

I was just gonna say just think how happier you “Eddie the happy guy” could be if you crossed over to the dark side, but WOW, looks like you got it all figured out why you should paddle.... you even got a paddling emoji!

Hi,

My name is Alan, I have white water kayak, and canoe experience.  I am interested in an ocean, near shore kayak.

Hey there. Welcome to the thought of kayak fishing. We are in Petaluma. I have a few kayaks. Paddle only. Of you would like to try one out ping me a message. Cheers.