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Family Canoe/Kayak Recs
Posted on 4/25/16 at 3:00 am
Posted on 4/25/16 at 3:00 am
I've been a solo kayaker for about 5 years now. Well, solo + my dog. Fishing & camping.
My wife has been expressing interest in going out with us starting this summer & bringing our 3 kids along, now that they're all potty trained & can all swim.
I typically navigate the bayous around here for leisure. I started by fishing all over both Florida coasts in the beautiful waters before moving back to LA. So I really don't have any experience with multiple passenger options.
I imagine we'd start out all together doing the same bayous then start taking full weekend trips to clearer waters once we figure the kids are in to it.
My recommendation question/help request is:
What canoes or kayaks (if any) could handle the 5 of us +/- the medium sized (65 lbs) dog? My kids will be almost 8, 3.5, & 2.5 this summer.
I figure if we're going to camp out as well, we'd need a tow raft for our gear. Right?
My wife has been expressing interest in going out with us starting this summer & bringing our 3 kids along, now that they're all potty trained & can all swim.
I typically navigate the bayous around here for leisure. I started by fishing all over both Florida coasts in the beautiful waters before moving back to LA. So I really don't have any experience with multiple passenger options.
I imagine we'd start out all together doing the same bayous then start taking full weekend trips to clearer waters once we figure the kids are in to it.
My recommendation question/help request is:
What canoes or kayaks (if any) could handle the 5 of us +/- the medium sized (65 lbs) dog? My kids will be almost 8, 3.5, & 2.5 this summer.
I figure if we're going to camp out as well, we'd need a tow raft for our gear. Right?
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Posted on 4/25/16 at 6:51 am to forever lsu30
I have the 14.5 Native Ultimate tandem and it's good for me, the wife, and 3 little kids, but definitely not much extra room.
As they get older, you won't be able to fit all of you in any kayak I know of. If y'all are serious about it the wife probably needs to command her own yak.
If you're in the Lafayette area, check with Pack and Paddle as I'm sure they can bring one like mine out to their demo day.
Also congrats on the 2 year old potty trained swimmer.
As they get older, you won't be able to fit all of you in any kayak I know of. If y'all are serious about it the wife probably needs to command her own yak.
If you're in the Lafayette area, check with Pack and Paddle as I'm sure they can bring one like mine out to their demo day.
Also congrats on the 2 year old potty trained swimmer.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 3:42 pm to uway
Thx for the feedback.
Pack & Paddle will be a stop we make in the coming weeks.
btw, it's easy to potty train & teach kids to swim when you're out of work. thanks LA economy...
Pack & Paddle will be a stop we make in the coming weeks.
btw, it's easy to potty train & teach kids to swim when you're out of work. thanks LA economy...
Posted on 4/25/16 at 3:51 pm to forever lsu30
This post was edited on 4/25/16 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 4/25/16 at 4:23 pm to forever lsu30
You're welcome to use mine if you want to try it out, assuming you're not a shady character. I'm in Crowley, let me know if you want to borrow it.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 4:55 pm to forever lsu30
That you CM? If so, I know you. You looking for a single rig for the fam?
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:18 pm to Shexter
great stuff with that gif! sorry to say that I've never even thought of that set up for the family.
I know what I'll be Googling the rest of the night...
I know what I'll be Googling the rest of the night...
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:20 pm to uway
I would love to give it a try. Maybe let me try yours & you can use my Jackson Coosa. A Sunday ride down the Teche?
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:21 pm to VanRIch
Yeah Van, it's me.
A single rig is the plan, at the moment.
A single rig is the plan, at the moment.
Posted on 4/26/16 at 8:33 am to forever lsu30
quote:
I would love to give it a try. Maybe let me try yours & you can use my Jackson Coosa. A Sunday ride down
That sounds fun. If you post an email I'll contact you
Posted on 4/26/16 at 3:29 pm to uway
Looking forward to it!
This post was edited on 4/27/16 at 12:28 am
Posted on 4/26/16 at 3:49 pm to forever lsu30
Got it you can take your address down now if you want
Posted on 4/26/16 at 6:35 pm to uway
Get two canoes, the 8 year old and the wife should be able to handle their own and you will have plenty of room for camping gear.
I like Mohawk or Old Town.
I like Mohawk or Old Town.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 12:27 am to Dam Guide
2 canoes?!!?!!? you must be joking. nobody has 2 canoes...
Posted on 5/2/16 at 3:23 am to forever lsu30
Well, this sweet sailing kayak option was vetoed.
Any new suggestions OBers?
Any new suggestions OBers?
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