Re: [Paddlewise] Off Shore Tender (was Big Trip Dreams)

Fernando said:

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From: Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_telus.net>
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Big Trip Dreams

>.... an epoxy carbonfibre Nordkapp Jubilee, with an offshore tender
....

Given the restricted cargo space of the Nordkap, long trip supplies has
always been a mayor concern for me. Many times I fantasized with the
idea of
a "floating Bantam" to carry more stuff while keep enjoying the Nordkap
excellent seaworthiness. Did you ever tried something like this ??? How
did
it afect your paddling ???

I have to tow other kayakers from time to time, and even using combined
elastic/rigid ropes, this is something I never like to do any longer.

Any coments ???

Good to hear from you Fernando. Hope all is well. A couple of comments
re above. I mentioned the off-shore tender only because there are areas
along the west coast of Africa where landing is restricted. One wouldn't
want to get shot by some diamond mine security guard. Though with a
kevlar kayak, one might have a bit of protection :-)

As far as storage capacity, it doesn't matter what size kayak you take
along, they are all going to have a limit, whether its 2 weeks or 3
weeks worth of gear and food. As far as towing a floating barge behind
with food and excess gear, I'd rather paddle a double on my own - with
the extra gear and definitely a sail. Though, I had a friend who spent 3
weeks in the Queen Charlotte Islands, who employed this method as a way
of avoiding food dumps, etc. He said he was rather bored and said he
would never do a trip like that again. Apparently he missed the
performance of his single (and this is a very low-key guy, not some
adventure freak).

Best wishes,

Doug Lloyd

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