[Paddlewise] Costa Rica Pacific Coast Kayaking

I just returned from my Costa Rica vacation.  I spent most of the time in
the highlands, but I did get on the water for a short paddle, about an hour
on the water.  If you go to COSTA RICA for kayaking make sure you ask lots
of questions before you go.  The Pacific ocean is warm where I was, Drake
Bay, and I was told it is also warm on the rest of the coast.  The
disappointment for me was in the equipment.  The boat was a SOT, OK for a
short paddle, but not my first choice if I were paddling all day.  The
paddle left a lot to be desired, it looked like a metal and molded plastic
canoe paddle, weighted a ton and was too long for the boat.  The lodge we
were at claims to offer daytrips in the mangroves and along the coast for
sight seeing and bird watching.

If I were to do it again, I'd bring my own paddle.  I was told that the
coast 50 meters up from the high tide line is public property in CR.  If
this is true coastal tripping might be an interesting and feasible prospect.
Lodge to lodge trips might be another feasible option.

Dana  
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