[Other Sport] Inflatable kayak, canoeing in Sussex

[mikeyjh]

Its a very popular spot now at the Mills - although I've heard the pub owner gets arsey if people paddle on the stretch past the Inn as he rents out boats, and thinks that part of the river belongs to him

In fairness, it might do!

 

[BluesRockDJ]

Just don't go near the English Channel !!

 

[Papak]

I've heard coarse anglers can get the arse if you paddle past when they are getting drowning their maggots...

 

[SeagullRic]

Don't want to hijack the thread, but quick question please - are you using a two seater with a second person, or just you and then putting the carry bag plus the stuff in the other seat?

It's a two seater, and I mainly use it with another person in the kayak too - there's a fair bit of space still within the boat for day bags etc. We did an overnight stay in Cookham for the Thames trip staying in an Airbnb so didn't need camping stuff etc - you'd struggle to carry that with another person in the boat.

I'd say a sit in inflatable (which I've also used) offers more kayak packing opportunities as there's way more storage within the boat.

Am looking at getting a one or two person Shipwreck Arrowstream next which would be a fair upgrade, but also a fair bit pricier!

 

[SeagullRic]

Can recommend the Advanced Elements Advance Frame. Saw me through numerous 20 mile days. Only got rid once we moved and had space for a hard-shell!

Thanks, will definitely do a bit of research into these too

 

[Mr Putdown]

Its a very popular spot now at the Mills - although I've heard the pub owner gets arsey if people paddle on the stretch past the Inn as he rents out boats, and thinks that part of the river belongs to him

Not all rivers have navigation rights, he may well rent or own them on that stretch in which case he would have every right to object.

Post lockdown this has become a massive issue on loads of rivers where there are no navigation rights but some of the public believe they can do what they want and go where they want. Buying and enjoying using a paddle board or kyack is brilliant fun, but please respect where you can and cannot use them.

 

[Milano]

Its a very popular spot now at the Mills - although I've heard the pub owner gets arsey if people paddle on the stretch past the Inn as he rents out boats, and thinks that part of the river belongs to him

The guy is a prick, he also got the arse that we had a picnic next to the public footpath in the field NEXT to his pub, had a go saying we should be eating in his pub being post covid struggles etc blah blah blah. I pointed out one of us was a paramedic and the other a teacher so he could shove his covid sob story…. He then got into a new Disco 5……. On the two occasions I’ve tried to eat there the 2+ hour wait for food resulted in free drinks. Very unpleasant man who can **** off.