Looks absolutely wonderful...Makes me want to start canoeing again!Think I may start looking for my old spray deck, if they still call them that that is!!
Thanks for watching! Join a local club, try out boats, there are so many different types of kayak out there, good to see what you enjoy before committing to buying one yourself.
Hi Scott brilliant video mate and the scenery and photographs were mint what a beautiful little island I've done st Herbert's Island on derwent water that also is a beautiful unspoilt island where would be the best place to park to get to the island and how long is the paddle fancy doing another kayak camp and that spot looks awsome mate 😁
Hi, thanks so much, it was a really enjoyable camp, a great little spot. I might be doing Herberts Island at some point this year with my canoe, I've had my eye on it a while. For this trip I parked in a little layby on Ullswater which is free but has limited space so would pay to get there early. It's location is: 54°34'38.7"N 2°53'39.3"W. You can check it out on google maps / street view. The distance to Wall Holm island is approximately 3 miles, with no exploring or pottering about, I did about 8 miles exploring all of the islands and parts of the south end of Ullswater. Hope you make it there, the tiny island is a great camping spot.
Great vid and amazing shots. I’ve just got into kayaking and want to do something like this next year. Did you need permission to camp overnight or is it one of those where as long as you cause no trouble nobody really minds?
I'd love to do something like this, but I'm not the best swimmer lol, and I'd be worried about camera gear etc getting wet. How likely are these style of kayaks to capsize?
Likelihood of capsized very much depends upon the boat itself, some are tippier than others, but more so on the experience of the paddler. A beginner is fairly likely to take a few swims in a sea kayak whereas it would take pretty serious conditions to capsize an experienced paddler. As far as camera gear getting wet, dry bags and dry boxes are the only way to guarantee peace of mind.
Sure, In an ideal world don't venture out by yourself, go with someone if at all possible for the added safety net, I definitely fall foul of this one, do as I say not as I do as the old saying goes. If you have an inflatable then you need to pay close attention to the wind, I wouldn't venture out in anything but the calmest of conditions if I were you. Always wear your PFD. Ideally get some lessons if you can, failing that just practice as much as possible, pick clear calm days and see what you and the kayak are capable of in terms of distance, learning how to maneuver, keep a straight course etc... It's definitely a learning process but it will be fun right from the off, just don't push your limits too much. The lakes provide a great place to learn, sheltered from waves and big currents. Most importantly enjoy it!
Scott Anderson I know the inflatable is still quite heavy. Its the Intex K1 Kayak, had some good reviews. I don't have a roof rack or the storage space for a full size kayak but maybe in the future if I like it I shall get one. I live close by to the lakes so it shall be good cause there are a few I can try and get to grips with. I definitely want to do what you did and camp on a little island though. I bet it was lovely and peaceful.
