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Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids

Posted By: george jungle
Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 9:37 p.m.

In Response To: Sea Kayaks for Kids (John Montgomery)

: I have a seven year-old nephew who is dying to go out kayaking with me this
: coming summer. In years past, I’ve put him in the front of an old double
: and taken him on short (less than a mile) day trips to places where he
: could get out and play on the beach. Although he tried, he couldn’t really
: paddle since the gunnels of the boat were higher than his armpits! (Even
: though he was sitting on a boat cushion or two.)

: Last summer, I put him in my WW boat and let him paddle along the beach in a
: couple feet of water while I walked along beside him. He liked this much
: better and it was fun to see how quickly he learned to control a
: planing-hulled boat. I also gave him a taste of what’s like to be on a
: river by tossing him for enders, tail stands, seal launches, etc. He liked
: this best of all!

: This coming summer, I plan to take him on a short overnighter or two, again
: in the double sea kayak. I imagine we’ll also spend a number of days
: playing around in WW boats near the shore. In the long term, however, I’d
: really like to get him a real touring sea kayak that fits him, something
: he could use between the ages of ages of 8 and 12. What are my options?

: I’ve seen photos of custom-built sea kayaks for kids, but I don’t have the
: space or tools to tackle a project like that. Are there any kid-sized
: plastic sea kayaks on the market that are not absolute tubs (i.e., rec
: boats)? Is a kayak designed for a petite woman the best I can do? Or has
: anyone seen a custom-built kid’s kayak for sale in PNW recently?

: Also, what about paddles? I see that Werner makes one for kids. Are there
: other options? (Again, making a GP would be problematic.)

: (And just so you know, he already has a wet suit and a PFD that fits him.)

: Thanks, John

Are you willing to build? How 'bout a Yost skin on frame? Seapup on up.

Messages In This Thread

Sea Kayaks for Kids
John Montgomery -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 12:50 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids *LINK* *Pic*
Reg Lake -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 4:14 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
John Montgomery -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 12:13 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids *LINK* *Pic*
Brad Farr -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 8:31 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids *LINK*
Brad Farr -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 11:10 a.m.

Piccolo
John Montgomery -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 12:19 p.m.

Re: Piccolo
Brad Farr -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 5:47 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
sing -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 6:14 a.m.

Boat Lengths, etc.
John Montgomery -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 12:31 p.m.

Re: Boat Lengths, etc.
sing -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 3:18 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
george jungle -- Tuesday, 18 January 2005, at 9:37 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
John D. -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 12:24 a.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
John Montgomery -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 2:02 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
John D. -- Thursday, 20 January 2005, at 1:15 a.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
shawn baker -- Thursday, 20 January 2005, at 2:48 p.m.

Re: Sea Kayaks for Kids
Randy Knauff -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 2:41 a.m.

Paddles for Kids
John Montgomery -- Wednesday, 19 January 2005, at 2:04 p.m.

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