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by wildwaterc2
Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:36 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

I was thinking of the Sea-1 but could not recall its name. I think that all of the sea canoes should be close to as fast as your kayak over a distance. You should be able to find all of those used if you search around some - they are built sturdy and essentially last forever. I think John Diller als...
by billhay4
Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

By the way, Clipper Canoes in Canada is offering a Sea-1: http://www.clippercanoes.com/specialty-boats/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It seems to be similar to the Mad River boat. Has internal flotation. 17'9" long. Pricey. Not sure how it paddles, though.
Bill
by billhay4
Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:52 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

Very helpful replies. I have paddled a Jensen C-1 in the Puget Sound and like it. Rough water is a concern with any open canoe. I'll look at your suggestions and keep you posted. The kayak I am paddling (a Seaward Legend) is only 21" wide and 17' long. It's fast and fun. I just miss the single blade...
by wildwaterc2
Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

I have paddled three different types of single bladed boats in the ocean, including a wildwater C1, and you would have to be hard up to pick a wildwater c1 for any appreciable ocean paddling. There are two other types of viable options. 1. A sea canoe - there are myriad ...
by clt_capt
Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:11 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

Many of the available Outrigger Canoes offer spray decks if that is your worry.
by edg
Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

I would add that I live in a cold, windy place, and know of multiple world class wildwater c-1/k1 types who got very into outrigger OC-1/OC-6. They all loved it. I think it would be a much more enjoyable option than ww c-1 in anything other than dead flat water/wind ocean conditions.
by billhay4
Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

OB, Great idea; I hadn't thought of those. Indeed, I had very little idea they even existed. So, I took a look. Very interesting boats. The one big drawback is that I live in the Pacific Northwest and all of these are open canoes. I have cold water to contend with, nice warm Hawaiian waves. But I'll...
by ohioboater
Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

What about an outrigger canoe? You'd be sitting instead of kneeling, but from the videos I've seen, those things are meant for some serious open water conditions.
by billhay4
Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

Thanks, edg,
Nothing listed on their site currently, but I'll keep looking. The sea kayak I am paddling has an upswept bow, so I'm not sure how much that would change with a wildwater c-1.
I'm just longing for the single blade feel again, I think.
Bill
by edg
Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:11 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Re: Wildwater Boat

Height, weight and balance will be big issues. In my opinion (as one of the best mediocre c-1's I know :)) all of the modern designs based on the Bala are narrow, tippy and have a high bow deck, which sounds like it would be challenging in the ocean. The Tiptop, made over here by Dagger and Valley M...
by billhay4
Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:12 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wildwater Boat
Replies: 11
Views: 18819

Wildwater Boat

Looking for a wildwater c-1 to paddle on open ocean water. Anyone got any suggestions or leads?
Thanks,
Bill Hay
by wildwaterc2
Mon May 01, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: North East Outrigger Canoes?
Replies: 10
Views: 10966

Re: North East Outrigger Canoes?

I use a 58" paddle in my cruising C1 and my wildwater C1. I use a 52" paddle in the outrigger. A much smaller size blade area also. You can paddle it with anything but I'd not use my whitewater paddle in it. My main paddle is a Zaveral that I really ...
by bmpitts
Mon May 01, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: North East Outrigger Canoes?
Replies: 10
Views: 10966

Re: North East Outrigger Canoes?

thanks for the tips! outriggers must be way tippier than i would expect if it was throwing you even with wildwater experience. (i've never tried wildwater, but i'd love to some time.) did you choose an outrigger over surfski to stick with the single blade? hard to wrap my head ...
by wildwaterc2
Mon May 01, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: North East Outrigger Canoes?
Replies: 10
Views: 10966

Re: North East Outrigger Canoes?

... as a whitewater paddler that takes some getting used to. The first time I paddled it I flipped 3x before staying on, and I have years paddling in wildwater C1s. But since then it has been a blast. I normally beach launch and it has amazed me the size of the surf that you can break out through ...
by wildwaterc2
Thu Sep 15, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: tandem rolling
Replies: 10
Views: 7809

Re: tandem rolling

My brother and I paddled C2 together for many years - both in a cruising C2 on a range of rivers as well as racing in wildwater c2s. For when we needed to roll, we always rolled like mkoeppe wrote. Both of us are naturally righty and originally learned to roll that way. In C2, I typically ...