https://microp11.github.io/ Recent content on A sea kayak story Hugo en-us Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-provisions/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-provisions/ Provisions Same as with the equipment, the aim is to be self-sufficient for the entire trip, and only the water should need replenishing. Based on the dry-run, for a 10+h day paddle I would need about 3k calories. Adding to that the 2.5k for the average male body, it seems that 5.5k calories a day would be a good guess. The food will be organized in individual 1-day packs. https://microp11.github.io/trip/trip/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://microp11.github.io/trip/trip/ The trip stats completed 13th of July 2024 started 21st of June 2023 13 paddling days 9 overnight tent campings 3 breaks (weather and running out of vacation days) 200 nautical miles in 9 days 2023 (exhausting weather and sea state) 114 nautical miles in 4 days 2024 (superb conditions) 314 nautical miles (581 km or 361 statute miles): day 5 (the most exhausing day, rain, misty and strong offshore wind) day 7 (the 7 cell storms, 5 behind, 2 ahead) day 8 (the biggest water) day 12 (fog and dophins, the most relaxed paddling day) https://microp11.github.io/training/training/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://microp11.github.io/training/training/ Not the actual trip, just training mapped on chart to have an idea of what the real thing might take. Since 2014 building on-water confidence, with C2TC Sea Kayak Coaching in NS. May 14, 2023, 1000 km on ergo! 28 days on ergo, 263 nautical miles, 490 km Stats March 10, 2023, lap1 33 days on ergo, 281 nautical miles, 522 km Stats Xeon is a heavy-use Kayak Ergometer, that gives a true feel of on-the-water paddling. https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-equipment/ Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-equipment/ Equipment. The aim is to be self-sufficient for the entire trip. Wherever possible, the equipment will be packed in 8L dry bags. Based on C2TC Sea Kayak Coaching expedition gear check list. Camping gear Small compact tent (stored in a plastic bag) Sleeping bag (stored in a plastic bag inside a compression bag) Inflatable sleeping mattress (the thicker the better) and inflatable pillow Headlamp Paddling gear Sea kayak with deck compass (my boat is a P&H Cetus MV called “Macsu Mare”) Paddle and spare paddle 2 inflatable paddle floats Tow rope Sponge and bilge pump Chart case and charts VHF radio GPS Cell phone Kits First aid kit Boat repair kit Toilet kit (toilet paper, alcohol wipes, lighter, headlamp) Ouch kit (band-aids, pain killers, antacid, antibiotic ointment) Cooking kit (stove, fuel canister, lighter, cooking pot, knife) Clothing on the water (synthetic or wool) One thermal layer (tops and bottoms) Socks Dry suit Spray skirt Personal PFD (whistle, watch, strobe, handheld compass, grease pen, 2L hydration pack, VHF, GPS, folding knife, electrical tape, band-aids) Footwear Ball cap Tow line Neoprene mitts Sun glasses with strap Clothing when not on water (synthetic or wool) Ski hat or toque Rain gear, tops and bottoms Two more thermal layers (tops and bottoms, socks) Insulation layer (fleece jacket) Light shoes with a hard sole (crocs) Other items Batteries for GPS (2 AA per day, Duracell type) Extra watch with alarm Extra ball cap Extra glasses with strap Small mirror Sun screen Bug repellant Small towel Pocket knife Notebook, pen, voice recorder Eating thermos Eating utensils (spoon, fork) 3 chemical light sticks Two Ikea carrying bags (load/unload/carry) Phone, battery pack, and solar charger Small phone charger that fits GFCI outlets with cover Extra plastic bags Adjust above list for the season and duration. https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-contingencies/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-contingencies/ By far the biggest hazard on this trip is paddling alone and I strongly believe that I am prepared. Emergency contacts: VHF channel 16 *16 on mobile in Atlantic Canada takes you directly to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Halifax 911 Coast Guard Toll-free: 1-800-565-1582 Telephone: 902-427-8200 Personal In terms of geography, there are areas on this trip where there are high cliffs and it is impossible to land. https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-route/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-route/ With the goal clear in my mind, first step was to figure out “when”. I think that for PEI, the months of June and July are the best for a multi-day paddle. The waters start warming up, there are no bugs, it is not excessively warm which means that there is no significant weather either, and the daylight time is at its longest. The next step was to see which way to proceed: clockwise or counter-clockwise. https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-goal/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://microp11.github.io/planning/the-goal/ For some time now I was pondering on the idea of circumnavigating Prince Edward Island in a sea kayak. There are roughly around 300 nautical miles (555 km) if one is to follow the shore closely, save some if paddling straight lines from one point of a large bay to another. A few people have done this already, and it is only fair to assume that there are more: