G'day

[Magpie_Mick]

Been watching the forum for a few months and finally on the weekend I joined the "yak'd" community as I bought myself a Thresher 140. As I am 6' 8" the selection process for a yak was as much about what I could comfortably fit into and so it took a few trips to various shops to sit in some kayaks. Also did a session with Rohan from East Coast Kayaking which was very helpful in terms of kayak basics (and he organised a test paddle for me). Anyway I am now able to get out on the water instead of gazing into the distance and watching others.

Did a first session in Port Melbourne yesterday for a couple of hours. No fish but a good try out for me and my yak.

First day out!

Mick

[laneends]

Welcome to the addiction.

Interesting yak there, not seen any of them around before.Wilderness have a good reputation for quality. Looks like a well laid out solid unit. I guess at 6'8" it would have been a challenge getting something to fit

[Wind Waker]

The height makes loading and unloading easier though

[Franko]

Hello and good luck.

[Yako]

Welcome Mick

[Magpie_Mick]

Use to be considered useful for hanging pictures, painting ceilings and changing light globes but with the change to LED's don't get so much calling for the last "skill" anymore.

[Jacko]

Welcome to Vyak Mick,
Are you a Collinwood supporter with a name like Magpie Mick.
I got introduced to the sport & Forums by doing a course with Rohan at East Coast Kayak Sandringham a few years ago.
There were 12 on the course and at least 8 were from Vyak.
Keep an eye on the fishing trips threads.
Plenty of opportunity to meet others on the water.

[Magpie_Mick]

Indeed the Magpies are my team. Not much joy in the past couple of years but as they say, there is always next year!
Mick

[westy]

welcome Mick, great bunch of people here join in some trips
should be playing for the Bombers though