"Ed's trip involved a Necky Tofino, with 2 cockpits, as shown in the pic of him departing monterey, not modified to put him in the center, as was stated by someone herein. I've used the Katadyn R/O filter extensively…"
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What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California
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I've been inspired by Outside Magazine and Ed Gillette to attempt my own crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Ed Gillette was able to cross the Pacific from California to Hawaii. I want to do the entire…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rosamond Dec 22, 2010.
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Johnny Monsoon replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"I think there's a point to where you simply shouldn't do something. This may be it.
I was USAF for a lot of years, and am well versed in water survival. The reverse osmosis kits you're talking about have a finite lifespan; you would…"
permanentjaun replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"The one and only, yes.
Been a while since that. I suppose I have the itch again."
Rey Sears replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"Just curious, but is this the same Matt (permanentjaun) that biked 4176 miles across the US to help raise money for Autism a few years back??"
Geoff Jennings replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"I agree with Rey, and not to be rude, but I sort of feel like anyone with enough experience to consider a trip like this, seriously, would need to have done enough paddling long trips that they'd have the advice, not be asking for it.
Ed…"
Rey Sears replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"I think there is A LOT more here to consider than just filtering water but it's a definite key issue when surviving long term, open water conditions. There is a company called HTI (Hydration Technology Innovations) that I came across thru a…"
permanentjaun replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"What other options might I have then? Perhaps a solar reverse osmosis kit? Unfortunately all of my search efforts are producing more commercial/residential units rather than 'emergency' portable kits."
Blake Lane replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"4.5 liters ( a gallon) produced for one hour pumping operation.
Sounds like quite a bit of effort."
Geoff Jennings replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"I think, and this based on memory from meeting Ed and hearing his story in person, that it was a production hull, a tandem, but the deck was either custom or heavily modified to put him in the center."
Geoff Jennings replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"But that's just it, you'd have to pump all the water. You're going to pumping tons of water anyway. Though, I suppose for the weight, freeze dried would be needed."
permanentjaun replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"What do you mean by, 'might not be worth the effort' ? There is a manual reverse osmosis kit produced by Katadyne (sp) that can produce fresh water from salt water."
permanentjaun replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"Yea I know his effort has never been repeated. Like I said, I also think his is the longest Pacific crossing to date. It's certainly not the easiest thing to do.
I don't want a sailboat. I want a kayak. Where did you read Ed used a custom…"
Geoff Jennings replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"If you use Freeze dried food, you'd need to de-salinate water. It might not be worth the effort.
I don't know of any that stock those kind of calories. Katie spotz just rowed across the atlantic, might be worth spending some time on her…"
Geoff Jennings replied to permanentjaun's discussion What kayak would be appropriate to tour from Japan to California"What Kind of boat would I use? Something in the 30-45 foot range, with a sail. => Maybe a couple of sails.
Ed used a big Tandem, but with a custom deck. You should talk to him, last time I saw him he was in the San Diego area.
I'd…"
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I've been inspired by Outside Magazine and Ed Gillette to attempt my own crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Ed Gillette was able to cross the Pacific from California to Hawaii. I want to do the entire Pacific.Ed had a slew of problems when he crossed. He ran out of food and departed during an El Nino year which meant terrible wind conditions. I don't know where Ed is today, but some articles I've read said he only packed 60 days worth of food. Could he have fit more? I don't know.Anyways, my…See More
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