queensland First Yak Trip

[Cowfish13]

We chose to head off Wello Pt as our first trip in our new-ish (ie secondhand) yaks. Jack's was Terry's old yak, a Prowler 13 and mine was WayneD's old one, a Perception Swing.

No great fish were landed (only thing caught was a Porcupine Fish by Jack:silly:), but it was a fun trip. Was made even more fun with waves splashing over the bow and over the sides when I got pushed side on by the ways:lol:

It all went pretty well, considering it was our first real paddle of the two yaks. Can't wait to get out again:cheer:

[Terry H]

How were the yaks?

What was the weather like?

[Cowfish13]

Mine went really well. Was really easy to paddle through the waves. Jack's look like it went well as well. He had a definate advantage with the rudder while drifting. I had to use my paddle a few times to straighten up, where as he could just use his feet.

Weather was pretty good. In a Tinny the waves would be nothing, but there were a couple of bigger sets that came occasionally. It got up to around 15kts, but we were in close most of the time, so it wasn't too bad.

[Mack_attack]

Yep pretty good terry, while taking waves head on it never felt like capsizing even though a few of the bigger ones did break over the bow.

it did look as though wills was faster but it is also a good 5kg lighter.

[Rocket75]

Did anyone go for an unexpected swim? If not, I reckon you can classify your first as a highly successful trip:P

Rocket

[pcsolutionman]

Good stuff guys, so much more water open to you to fish now, it wont be long before your bagging some good ones

Lee

[Cowfish13]

Rocket75 wrote:

Did anyone go for an unexpected swim? If not, I reckon you can classify your first as a highly successful trip:P

Rocket

Nah, no body did. The Yaks never felt like they were gonna capsize. Both are very well designed:)

Lee: Can't wait to give some of the really narrow creeks around Brisbane (like Nundah) a good run over:)

[Terry H]

Cowfish, just dont stand up in them while trying to rock them... :blush: That's the only time I ever felt like I was about to flip the prowler.. Lol

"Hey Lee, look how much I can rock this yak while i stand up!"

hahaha :blush: