rylevine Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 This activity came up in a conversation with Joe. Coasteering - Wikipedia Never heard of it, but intrigued. Apparently a "thing". How about a combined coasteering/paddling trip? Leave boats at distant location, and take a coasteering run to the location and paddle back? Any interest? Thinking about some suitable runs. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Foster Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I've done it, one hour into a 24 hour adventure race in the Catskills. Spent the next 23 hours trying to navigate with soggy paper maps. (This is a great way to find out just how waterproof your waterproof gear is!) It's a blast, and probably even more fun on a rocky ocean headland. Count me in for sure! Also look at SwimRun for ideas (Casco Bay, Boston Harbor, Swedish archepelagos). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Interested, but I’d have to be in the walking-back pod, not running ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Yeah, it's a big deal in Pembrokeshire. It was a possibility one day when I was there, but the rest of the gang wasn't interested...I think that was the day we took whitewater boats and played in the rocks instead, a great choice. Best with a steep rocky coast with deep water at the rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Interesting. I have a few places in mind where we could land boats, walk across a peninsula and have a challenging coasteering session around back to the boats. Haul outs along the way would be necessary to warm up. Recent experience suggests that, with a 5mm wetsuit, a haul out would be advised at <30 minute intervals. I would not try with anything less than 5mm, and drysuits would be better. People bailing out from the session would then have just a short walk back. It could be a test of the idea? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetL Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Walking around/jumping off rocks in paddling clothing is one of my favorite activities, and one I think is underrepresented on most of our paddles. Count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Rechel Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Sounds like great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Yes, anything on, near,over,under and the water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Foster Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I'd plan the safety for these events around the assumption that some/all of the following will eventually happen: - someone will get a disabling leg cramp at the worst possible place in the swim. - a swimmer will fall behind or the pod won't quickly notice a swimmer in distress. - someone on shore but outside of voice distance will see people in the water and wonder whether to call 911. - someone will get knocked down by a wave or dashed against the rocks and get cut up by the barnacles. So the safety plan might involve: - a chase/escort kayak alongside the swim pod with a VHF on channel 16, perhaps with a Diver Down or swim flag to make it obvious that the swimmers are OK. - a heads-up to the local harbormaster. - a very strict buddy system in the water. (SwimRun teammates are permanently connected by a short tether for the entire run/swim event) - a few swim buoys or inflated dry bags towed behind the swimmers for immediate floatation if someone needs a break. - head-to-toe neoprene for abrasion protection, buoyancy, and warmth. Mandatory helmets? PFDs on or off? - extra first aid supplies, especially for treating abrasions, hypothermia, and drysuit punctures. - lots of cameras, because the photos will be priceless! Can't wait to do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Berkovitz Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 And some beat up gloves for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 53 minutes ago, Dan Foster said: I'd plan the safety for these events around the assumption that some/all of the following will eventually happen: - someone will get a disabling leg cramp at the worst possible place in the swim. - a swimmer will fall behind or the pod won't quickly notice a swimmer in distress. - someone on shore but outside of voice distance will see people in the water and wonder whether to call 911. - someone will get knocked down by a wave or dashed against the rocks and get cut up by the barnacles. So the safety plan might involve: - a chase/escort kayak alongside the swim pod with a VHF on channel 16, perhaps with a Diver Down or swim flag to make it obvious that the swimmers are OK. - a heads-up to the local harbormaster. - a very strict buddy system in the water. (SwimRun teammates are permanently connected by a short tether for the entire run/swim event) - a few swim buoys or inflated dry bags towed behind the swimmers for immediate floatation if someone needs a break. - head-to-toe neoprene for abrasion protection, buoyancy, and warmth. Mandatory helmets? PFDs on or off? - extra first aid supplies, especially for treating abrasions, hypothermia, and drysuit punctures. - lots of cameras, because the photos will be priceless! Can't wait to do this! Chase kayak and photos for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhabich Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 You can get an idea of what it looks like athttps://www.visitwales.com/things-do/adventure-and-activities/watersports/coasteering-operators-waleshttps://www.tyf.com/pages/coasteering Gear needed is described at the FAQ on the second page. Wetsuits typically, not drysuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Caivano Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Just saw this. Looks like fun count me in! Check this video. I like the wave at 6' 21" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I wish we had an environment like that ⬆️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I guess you can only do so many pub games? It does look fun except for a few scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) The Bold Coast trail coast system within the Cutler Coast public land comes to mind as a potential coasteering venue. Also Cross Island nearby, which has a network of trails throughout the island, along with campsites. A Cross Island nautical circumnavigation plus land bound circumnavigation on island trails would be possible in one day, which would slake the thirst of the ambitious coasteer! Edited January 1, 2022 by PeterB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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