Just bought my very own Dragon fishing kayak. I am not sure if I will be game enough to fish yet but I do like paddling. I over did it on the first day and spent the next day in bed lol. I am determined though and will hopefully have it in the ocean again this afternoon.My big 25 year old son who is grossly over weight (about 180kg) has taken to coming with me and wades in the shallow water giving me a push start every so often. I finally got him off his computer. It is fantastic exercise for him although he got a bit sunburned. I ordered him a fancy squid pattern long sleeved 9xl shirt so he doesn't need so much sunscreen. I got myself a fishing shirt too with a Barramundi on it. Gee its a cool to wear shirt even though it is long sleeve. I also got the fingerless gloves from the cancer council to protect my hands from the sun as for some reason on Tamoxifen I cannot tolerate sun on my skin.

@Brenda5 i love having a paddle in my kayak, my girl dog loves going for a ride too, i'm yet to try it with my boy dog though. I've not been in the water with it for nearly a year now though... mighty time I did I think! Good on you, and good on your son for coming out with you too. Pic was from 26/01/2017

This might take a while. Here I was printing out the nautical maps of all the ocean outlets and creeks in my area but when I actually got to paddling I only made it about 500 meters along the beach. Perhaps I was fighting a current or I am just weak at paddling? It's going to take longer to suss out than I thought. Nice big naps after an outing too lol.

Well I still have yet to catch a fish from my kayak however I did catch a mudcrab but how do you tie a crab from a kayak? I just opened the hatch and he walked on under the yak. It took ten minutes of juggling it up and down to get it out once i got home. It was delicious. Everything hurts today. It was a long way. It took 2 hours paddling with the tide just to get there. The scenery was just magic.

I would love to try kayaking seeing as i live on an island and we'd planned on buying some but ended up with a boat instead (it came with a house we bought) now we gotta figure how to use the boat, :)

Hi @Brenda5 I received a kayak for Xmas last year. We used it once. Then I was diagnosed with DCIS on 6th January last year. I had a frantic almost 3 month wait for surgery, when I just couldnt focus on anything, then the mastectomy and then the recon operation in July. My new boob felt very strange, my arm was sore and I had lost quite a bit of movement. Lap swimming is my sport. I tried in October and could not swim, my arm was too stiff. Last week I had another go at swimming and lo and behold, I was able to complete 500 metres, slowly but surely. I think it is time I had another go in my still brand new kayak, so thank you Brenda and other ladies for the inspiration.

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MKitty68
Member
8 years ago
@Brenda5 i love having a paddle in my kayak, my girl dog loves going for a ride too, i'm yet to try it with my boy dog though.
I've not been in the water with it for nearly a year now though... mighty time I did I think!
Good on you, and good on your son for coming out with you too.
Pic was from 26/01/2017
Sister
Member
8 years ago
The kids helped me get into one of those streamlined ones a couple of years ago
I got in and the whole thing promptly rolled over the other way.
HIT
Member
8 years ago
Oh beautiful Brenda5, I love canoeing, but must admit my style is more a "stroll", very leisurely. I get in off a pontoon and having lots of difficulty actually getting in the canoe - why oh why do I feel so unstable with my useless feet?? I have done the boaty splits a few times (0ne foot in canoe, one on pontoon as the two decide to part ways... at least I get out easily (usually just roll over and swim to ladder) Pam
June1952
Member
8 years ago
Hee hee - as I have a fear of water (4 inches up my ankles and I am out of there) I won't be joining you in your new pursuit.
@Brenda5 we look forward to a photo of you in action.
Me ? Just gym style arm exercises.
Afraser
Member
8 years ago
I am impressed but this is something I should never do. My one flirtation with kayaking (in New Zealand where mercifully no-one knew me) was moderately disastrous as I nearly rammed a boat and had to yell at them to get out of my way as steering was not possible. They were kind enough to laugh instead of swearing at me. Which would have been quite justified. Good luck ladies, but count me out.
Glemmis
Member
8 years ago
I started dragon boat racing 7 weeks ago & although it was very hard at first & I was quite fit it is now really enjoyable. I am with Dragons Abreast, mostly female but with a few males along for support. People without breast cancer can join too as supporters. The organization is very supportive of newbies to the sport & you can pull your paddle in any time for a rest & let everyone else do the hard work LOL!
SoldierCrab
Member
8 years ago
https//dragonsabreast.com.au/
Ladies this might really interest you

Dragon boating is great for those who have had bc to help rebuild muscles in arms etc.....
There are clubs throughout the world...

some are just Dragon Boating and have male and female members thought this conversation was a good time to remind people about it.
Sister
Member
8 years ago
We'll done, you! I can't wait to be allowed to get in the water again and be able to kayak. I' m hoping my family feels sorry enough for me to let me get a stand-up paddleboard. Not sure it's going to happen, though.
Romla
Member
8 years ago
Not quite as game ... yet but well done you!

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