Hello everybody. As far as I can tell, I'm adding a new nationality to the list, I'm norwegian. I've been paddling for 2 years, mostly flatwater, but this year I took on my first "expedition", 3 day-trip, along the southern coast of Norway with my brother. I'm 30 yrs. old, family man (2 kids), teacher k-7. I like to read any material (almost) pertaining to sea kayaking. I find the norwegian climate, surf and tide very different from your descriptions, also our coastline is mostly shielded from the open ocean by small islands, fjords and canals(nature made).I paddle a norwegian designed and made sea kayak; Sibir Expedition, 16 foot long, fast and stable. I'm too large to fit into most kayaks (195 cm, 110 kg) but the Sibir has room a plenty for my legs and every thing I need for a fourthnight (not). I've never paddled abroad, but the near infinite stretch of coastline we have in Norway, with it's wildlife and scenery, I will never have to look too far for a challenge!. Still, I'm not saying I would never contemplate paddling other places. I would like to thank all contibutors for enhancing my knowledge in the matter of sea kayaking and all matters closely related. Regards Ole Christian Bjerke PS I always paddle with a PFD :-) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Ole: Welcome to Paddlewise. The more nationalities the better. Let's hope it continues to grows as a truly international list. Know anything about Vitudden kayaks? There is one model on their website said to be suitable for sleeping in. An interesting idea, but where does the foreward floatation go? I am waiting for a sample Vitudden deck fitting to arrive at the moment. Regards, Peter Treby 37°42'S 145°08'E (Melbourne, Australia) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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