Clinic
Kayak Repairs & Enhancements - Online Classroom
How to perform your own repairs to both fiberglass and plastic kayaks. We’ll talk through a few other kayak enhancements like underdeck pump and stow bag mounting, spare paddle stowage, knee bracing, and kayak stands for working on or washing boats.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Sat, May 23, 2020
- Tacoma Branch Sea Kayaking Program
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Easy
- $15.00 $25.00
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (14 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Saturday, May 23rd at 9:00am via Zoom. Zoom link will be sent out by 7:00pm on May 22nd to those on the roster.
Check your email junk folder if you haven't received a link to join the virtual meeting by the indicated time; it is not uncommon for large BCC'd message to be directed to spam.
- Most gel coat repairs can be done by anyone with a few basic tools and ingredients. I will walk you through these step-by-step plus supply an accompanying document.
- While there is limited remedial repairs for plastic boats, there are some ways to fill in gouges.
- Want to edge and roll your boat with impunity? You may need to install foam knee bracing to have “purchase” with you knee, depending on your- and the boat’s- geometry.
- We will cover two designs for stowing your spare (and main) paddle on your boat
- I will show a simple kayak stand design you can build yourself from PVC pipe. These are great for washing your kayak. They also are very ergonomic for working on the kayaks.
I will have a few resource documents on how to accomplish some of this work that I will send out to those on the roster.
A nominal fee is being charged to help The Mountaineers weather this viral storm; if the fee is an issue contact me and I will register you without it.
Required Equipment
None