Paddle Boarding
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El stovey said:
Disastrous said:
There was going to be 50-odd entrants but as I say, with the event being cancelled it will just be me and my pal. Will try and post some pics after!
We did the length of Loch Lomond (about 7hrs) as a warm-up the other weekend so hoping we're pretty prepped for it.
Just take your phone and post updates as you’re doing it so we can give encouragement! We did the length of Loch Lomond (about 7hrs) as a warm-up the other weekend so hoping we're pretty prepped for it.
k58km - this
65km - stupid
73km - stupid
85km - STUPID
92km - >offline<
Like that??
Disastrous said:
El stovey said:
Disastrous said:
There was going to be 50-odd entrants but as I say, with the event being cancelled it will just be me and my pal. Will try and post some pics after!
We did the length of Loch Lomond (about 7hrs) as a warm-up the other weekend so hoping we're pretty prepped for it.
Just take your phone and post updates as you’re doing it so we can give encouragement! We did the length of Loch Lomond (about 7hrs) as a warm-up the other weekend so hoping we're pretty prepped for it.
k58km - this
65km - stupid
73km - stupid
85km - STUPID
92km - >offline<
Like that??
PHer 2 - you’re rubbish
PHer 3 - your mum etc
Disastrous said:
Just came across this thread...
I’m about to embark on 92km non-stop of the Great Glen between Ft William and Inverness. Was originally intending to take part in the organised endurance race but it’s been binned off due to COVID. My pal and I had already started the charity fundraising however, so feel compelled to put on a decent showing regardless.
0300 Sunday is our departure time so hoping we get a tail wind!
I am riding a Starboard touring 14’ in Pine finish (it’s well lush) for the race, but have a Red inflatable for less serious paddles with the dog on the nose.
Love it, as a sport.
How did you get on?I’m about to embark on 92km non-stop of the Great Glen between Ft William and Inverness. Was originally intending to take part in the organised endurance race but it’s been binned off due to COVID. My pal and I had already started the charity fundraising however, so feel compelled to put on a decent showing regardless.
0300 Sunday is our departure time so hoping we get a tail wind!
I am riding a Starboard touring 14’ in Pine finish (it’s well lush) for the race, but have a Red inflatable for less serious paddles with the dog on the nose.
Love it, as a sport.
CharlieAlphaMike said:
Disastrous said:
Just came across this thread...
I’m about to embark on 92km non-stop of the Great Glen between Ft William and Inverness. Was originally intending to take part in the organised endurance race but it’s been binned off due to COVID. My pal and I had already started the charity fundraising however, so feel compelled to put on a decent showing regardless.
0300 Sunday is our departure time so hoping we get a tail wind!
I am riding a Starboard touring 14’ in Pine finish (it’s well lush) for the race, but have a Red inflatable for less serious paddles with the dog on the nose.
Love it, as a sport.
How did you get on?I’m about to embark on 92km non-stop of the Great Glen between Ft William and Inverness. Was originally intending to take part in the organised endurance race but it’s been binned off due to COVID. My pal and I had already started the charity fundraising however, so feel compelled to put on a decent showing regardless.
0300 Sunday is our departure time so hoping we get a tail wind!
I am riding a Starboard touring 14’ in Pine finish (it’s well lush) for the race, but have a Red inflatable for less serious paddles with the dog on the nose.
Love it, as a sport.
CharlieAlphaMike said:
Disastrous said:
Just came across this thread...
I’m about to embark on 92km non-stop of the Great Glen between Ft William and Inverness. Was originally intending to take part in the organised endurance race but it’s been binned off due to COVID. My pal and I had already started the charity fundraising however, so feel compelled to put on a decent showing regardless.
0300 Sunday is our departure time so hoping we get a tail wind!
I am riding a Starboard touring 14’ in Pine finish (it’s well lush) for the race, but have a Red inflatable for less serious paddles with the dog on the nose.
Love it, as a sport.
How did you get on?I’m about to embark on 92km non-stop of the Great Glen between Ft William and Inverness. Was originally intending to take part in the organised endurance race but it’s been binned off due to COVID. My pal and I had already started the charity fundraising however, so feel compelled to put on a decent showing regardless.
0300 Sunday is our departure time so hoping we get a tail wind!
I am riding a Starboard touring 14’ in Pine finish (it’s well lush) for the race, but have a Red inflatable for less serious paddles with the dog on the nose.
Love it, as a sport.
18hrs and 30mins in the fighting chair ultimately, so was a pretty long stint. I am (still) feeling pretty done-in if I'm honest.
We had NO wind whatsoever so whilst that made for some pleasant paddling, it also made for a brutally long shift as without a tail wind you can't go that quickly. Anyway, we started at 0200 in Ft William and landed in Inverness at 2030 so I'm just glad we got through it
I took some pics but I'm going to collect them all and update the thread when I can...
Disastrous said:
I survived! And we made it. Thanks for asking!
18hrs and 30mins in the fighting chair ultimately, so was a pretty long stint. I am (still) feeling pretty done-in if I'm honest.
We had NO wind whatsoever so whilst that made for some pleasant paddling, it also made for a brutally long shift as without a tail wind you can't go that quickly. Anyway, we started at 0200 in Ft William and landed in Inverness at 2030 so I'm just glad we got through it
I took some pics but I'm going to collect them all and update the thread when I can...
Really well done.18hrs and 30mins in the fighting chair ultimately, so was a pretty long stint. I am (still) feeling pretty done-in if I'm honest.
We had NO wind whatsoever so whilst that made for some pleasant paddling, it also made for a brutally long shift as without a tail wind you can't go that quickly. Anyway, we started at 0200 in Ft William and landed in Inverness at 2030 so I'm just glad we got through it
I took some pics but I'm going to collect them all and update the thread when I can...
Disastrous said:
CharlieAlphaMike said:
Disastrous said:
Just came across this thread...
I’m about to embark on 92km non-stop of the Great Glen between Ft William and Inverness. Was originally intending to take part in the organised endurance race but it’s been binned off due to COVID. My pal and I had already started the charity fundraising however, so feel compelled to put on a decent showing regardless.
0300 Sunday is our departure time so hoping we get a tail wind!
I am riding a Starboard touring 14’ in Pine finish (it’s well lush) for the race, but have a Red inflatable for less serious paddles with the dog on the nose.
Love it, as a sport.
How did you get on?I’m about to embark on 92km non-stop of the Great Glen between Ft William and Inverness. Was originally intending to take part in the organised endurance race but it’s been binned off due to COVID. My pal and I had already started the charity fundraising however, so feel compelled to put on a decent showing regardless.
0300 Sunday is our departure time so hoping we get a tail wind!
I am riding a Starboard touring 14’ in Pine finish (it’s well lush) for the race, but have a Red inflatable for less serious paddles with the dog on the nose.
Love it, as a sport.
18hrs and 30mins in the fighting chair ultimately, so was a pretty long stint. I am (still) feeling pretty done-in if I'm honest.
We had NO wind whatsoever so whilst that made for some pleasant paddling, it also made for a brutally long shift as without a tail wind you can't go that quickly. Anyway, we started at 0200 in Ft William and landed in Inverness at 2030 so I'm just glad we got through it
I took some pics but I'm going to collect them all and update the thread when I can...
Disastrous said:
Thanks all! Appreciate the kudos
Editing photos as we speak so will chuck them all up soon!
This sounds fantastic, good job! Looking forward to seeing the photos!Editing photos as we speak so will chuck them all up soon!
I was planning to come over for the organised event but covid put paid to that. Hope it's possible next year...
Having hopefully taken some of the helpful advice here, i had a beginners session and also hired one in the summer.
This arrived today, 11' x 33" Mrs Marky will be well impressed when she comes home to see it in the front room.
Need to get a suit now as i lost my man card ages ago.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Funwater-Inflatable-SUP...
This arrived today, 11' x 33" Mrs Marky will be well impressed when she comes home to see it in the front room.
Need to get a suit now as i lost my man card ages ago.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Funwater-Inflatable-SUP...
I am a windsurfer, whitewater kayaker, sailor, powerboat instructor and can honestly say (as a paddle board owner) that it’s the most boring activity that it’s possible to do on water. We have a lake house where the paddle board is and I’d rather swim than use the paddle board. Absolutely nothing about it is fun, and I’m good at it.
bulldong said:
I am a windsurfer, whitewater kayaker, sailor, powerboat instructor and can honestly say (as a paddle board owner) that it’s the most boring activity that it’s possible to do on water. We have a lake house where the paddle board is and I’d rather swim than use the paddle board. Absolutely nothing about it is fun, and I’m good at it.
Maybe try it on the sea in waves? Surfing a SUP is a lot of fun I think. sealtt said:
bulldong said:
I am a windsurfer, whitewater kayaker, sailor, powerboat instructor and can honestly say (as a paddle board owner) that it’s the most boring activity that it’s possible to do on water. We have a lake house where the paddle board is and I’d rather swim than use the paddle board. Absolutely nothing about it is fun, and I’m good at it.
Maybe try it on the sea in waves? Surfing a SUP is a lot of fun I think. Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff