[TB2]

Just wanted to say Hi and it is great to join the forum

Even managed to put my first question to the team ( see beginners questions)

I am wondering how the Sydney guys feel aboput new comers joining up for one of their weekend morning expiditions or due you want someone with a bit more experience before they join in ( i almost plucked up the courage for the balmoral burn last Sunday).

By the way - i tried to get a picture on but seemed to run into a few difficulties - any suggestions if you want to use a picture OTHER than one on the gallery.

Thanks for all the work that has been put into the forum & the great ideas - especialy the "do it your self" and the "rigger kayaks" sections

 

[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.

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[sbd]

David, my kayaking experience has been limited to 6 trips (including test drive) in the last 6 weeks. My second trip was out with the guys to Bluefish Point, and there has been excellent tolerance for the newby (me), despite questionable (but improving) driving skills. I think enthusiasm is the most important prerequisite, one of these days I'll get around to getting an SX40 as well. Look forward to seeing you out there. BTW the Balmoral Burn was more like the Balmoral Blow.

 

[Davey G]

G'Day David.

As others have said above, all are welcome at any of the organised trips. In fact, that's one of the best things about this forum - the fact that everyone is very welcoming and happy to see others doing the same thing (ie yak fishing).

The trips are usually a very brief 'g'day' on the beach and most guys will help you carry your gear down to the beach etc. Theres also a bit of checking each others yaks out prior to launching. Once launched most guys tend to paddle off in their own direction, with some splitting into small groups. Out on teh water you can cruise around and have a casual chat or keep to yourself if that's more your thing.

Again that's the great thing, if you want to paddle somewhere by yourself theres nobody to stop you - alternatively if you're a bit apprehensive then there's usually someone there to help out or paddle alongside in case you get any trouble.

Welcome, and look forward to seeing you soon.

Cheers

 

[THUNDERBIRD2]

Chaps

Just wanted to say thanks for your good wishes - encouragement.

I have an OK 4.5m ( orange & yellow) and I found the reviews a great help in choosing a yak ( although some of the issues with the 4.5m had me concerned BUT the great thing was I was a well informed buyer. I bought it through "fishouttawater" at Manly Vale & I have to say i found the service great.

You may wonder why I am now speaking as Thunderbird 2 rather than TB2 - Not a bad effort completely stuffing my log in etc up in 2 days !!!! :shock:

I haven't yet named the beast - my wife is worried enough as it is about my relationship with the yak and my bonding sessions in the garage.

Thanks & see you on the water soon

 

[Peril]

Welcome David,

Hope to see you on the water soon