First paddle....and crash!

[chris329a]

Well I got up yesterday morning and after dropping my lad off I rushed back and loaded the car up. When I got to Warsash I realised that I'd forgotten my bloody rods in the rush

Couldn't be arsed to go home and get them so set off anyway to see how the beast performs compared to my old P13.


Headed out across Southampton water, and over to Calshot spit. The wind is a SW today, and unfortunately around a F5.......



I headed off towards Stanswood bay, and then I got a bit carried away. 9 miles later I beached it inbweteen Beaulieu and Lymington and stuffed my face with pasta/tuna and ginger creams (not together). It had taken me 3 hrs to get there batting against it all.





The tide had changed by then, so heading back was a breeze. I can see why people use sails


Had a great return journey back - threading my way through the kite surfers

Southampton water was as busy as ever with loads of container ships bombing through.




Got about 40 metres to the launch point then the fun began......

A yachtie appeared out of one of the pontoons, straight in front of me. No worries i thought. Then the £^%$^%$ decided to reverse.....right into me.....

I could see it happening so shouted for him to watch out. The geriatric fart carried on saying "you should get out of my way". I replied calmly (at first) "You are supposed to give way" then dunno why but bit my tongue. I think it was a) because he was old and b) there were kids on the nearby pontoon.

I was trying to stop but was with the tide and tired so the twonk hit the yak......so I hit his yacht with my paddle to push him away. A few words were exchanged, and I paddled to my launch site.

You'd think that was it but he decided to then meet me at the top of the ramp and try to tell me that he was right? I told him that engines give way to kayaks, to which he replied that he had read the collision manual and it was still my fault....... After hmmmm, 10 seconds I told him that he was boring me and asked him "are you still talking" I think he got the point.

I wish I had taken his yachts name ( I was fuming), and then spoken to the Harbour master but its always easier after the event.

Theres no damage to my pride and joy so I'm not bothered......much......well Ok he f"£*$ me right off and marred a great paddle.

Oh - here how far I went ;D





Here is why I am thinking about a sail - I'd preplanned it so that the wind was behind me on way back......

[Purple]

Good report - makes me want to try it, but still a bit wary of the investment and then finding out I can't hack it.

Should have had the yacht skipper certified, then claimed it as salvage ........

[Dyer]

the old foagies always think their right. especially when in their yacht. at least no damage, dont think i would kept my cool with him tho.

[Canuck]

Incidents with sailers (Its my right of way/You should give way/I know everything types) seem to be getting out of hand lately, but what can you do?

Rich

[abuc4]

lump some 8oz waits @ the c**ts

[Purple]

Jul 24, 2010 11:04:46 GMT @abuc4 said:

lump some 8oz waits @ the c**ts

Funny you should mention that - you would have loved it down at Marchwood last night ........

[Sunny]

Good read Chris.... and a good distance covered; you fit bu88er


Bloomin sailers.... we all get involved in incidents with them; seems to be the nature of the game. I heard of a classic the other day.... this guy at work is an experienced Course Angler and often fishes some of the bigger canals, where his nemesis is not yatches but river barges (usually hired) by those with a similar mentality to our chums with sails. He tells of how they could easily steer clear of him and his lines, but seem to alwaysd want to get as close to him as possible.....grrrrrrrr. So as they pass by he catapults loads of maggots in through their open barge windows :hysterical:

The maggots will crawl off to find darkness until they have pupated and then fill the barge with bluebottles.......Now that's revenge

[chris329a]

Haha - someone told me that his weapon of choice is some manky old squid ;D Nothing worse than them having to scrub it off their deck.......

[Sunny]

Aug 1, 2010 20:17:01 GMT chris329a said:

Haha - someone told me that his weapon of choice is some manky old squid ;D Nothing worse than them having to scrub it off their deck.......

I like the squid option Chris....I'll remember that one ;D

[boyscott]

On a bit of a catch-up here so first of all, apologies if this thread has gone cold.
But I could not help thinking there was a good yottie repellent here. The combination of old squid, macky guts and a freshwater catapult has distinct possibilities
I'm thinking about the ones who seem to home in on you from some far distant point...you reel in the lines, start the engine, put the anchor warp on quick release and then they drift past missing you by a few feet and wave (while sipping pink gin/fosters etc) .
Before the complaints come rolling in, I do realise that several WAFI types have a fishing rod over the back so.......





Shame on you - you should know better! Prepare to repel smelly boarders!!!