[Ironsides]

My first post asked 'am I dreamin' that was almost 5 months ago. Thanks to the encouragement of you guys I persevered and my Espri named 'Bluey' was delivered last Friday evening. I managed an independant launch and very happy 2 hour paddle this morning, I have a blister to show for it. I want to thank every one of you that helped me along the way, I honestly would not have done it without you.
The process of getting the Yak to the water and the fact that I need a structure to hold on to when I launch were all obstacles that in the end I have managed to overcome.
Now for the fishing.

Thanks again

Ian

 

[Peril]

Congrats Ian. Great effort

 

[Guest]

Great stuff Ian,

Its great to see you have followed through and overcome any obstacles to get out there on your new yak.

Now its time to get in amongst the fish mate 8) look forward to seeing some reports on how you get on.

Well done again mate, and my hat goes off to all the Melbourne Crew who helped Ian get out on the water and realise his dream, well done guys.

 

[aleg75]

Well done Ian, very proud mate!

 

[Jesse_Ape]

Respect for overcoming

I thought you would have called the yak 'red' in true aussie humour :lol: you know how you call tall people shorty etc.

Cheers

Jesse

 

[knot-too-fast]

You are a champion Ian.
An inspiration to all.

 

[bazzoo]

congratulations Ian, thats the 2nd time your enthusiasm has rubbed off on me, and its so good to see the smile on your face , a dream realised, wonderful, now comes the hard part , the fish, elusive little buggers

 

[bushwoodboy]

Fantastic Ian, You perservered where others would have put it in the two hard basket. Now to reap the rewards. Hope you catch a bagful mate. Mal

 

[Polar]

Truely inspirational stuff - many hearty congrats

 

[beefs]

Awesome work Ian!! A real inspiration, I remember that first post. Look forward to seeing some fishing reports.

 

[Squidder]

Brilliant stuff Ian, hope to catch ya on the water soon

 

[RedPhoenix]

Unfortunately, due to the change in ownership of this web site and the lack of response by the owners to my requests to remove my email address from all administrative-level notifications and functionality, I have decided to remove my posts on AKFF. Thank you for the great times, the fantastic learning experiences and the many many fish. If you are desperate for the old content of this particular post, it is available below base64 encoded and bzip2 compressed.

Red.

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[justcrusin]

Excellent stuff Ian, your a true never say die, dinkem di Aussie legend
well done mate
( really i'm jealous cause my yak doesn't turn up untill next week )

Cheers Dave

 

[Ironsides]

Thanks Guys, as usual an encouraging, inspiring bunch
Thought you might like a look at the transport system.

Ian

 

[aleg75]

Thanks Guys, as usual an encouraging, inspiring bunch
Thought you might like a look at the transport system.

Ian

Looks nifty Ian! I also note the guys in the 4WD looking at the yak wondering why they are spending all that money on rego, fuel & licence for the stink boat!

Ash

 

[Dodge]

Ian to find this thread has been a pleasure, and the plaudits of your kayaking peers are well deserved mate, congratulations on the outcome :wink:

 

[Scott]

Ian, you are an absolute legend and a inspiration to all of us. I would think that I would not have the strength of character to achieve what you have achieved. Hope you have a great time out there and enjoy your little Espri. they are a top boat.

Catch ya Scott

P.S that photo of you towing your yak behind you chair with the dudes in the 4wd looking on is priceless. I would love to use it in the future to help promote our sport if that is permissible with you.

 

[sam60]

well done Ian.... I am looking forward to your first fish.....

 

[hoit]

Good to see you are enjoying your kayak Ian. The smile in your photo says it all. Hopefully, you will be able to join the Mangoes for a fish soon.

Regards
Grant

 

[paffoh]

Woohooo nice one mate!

Good luck, stay safe and enjoy the water...