[Shadrap52]

Anybody on here ever kayak the back side of Cape lookout? Gonna be a job to take it! Looking for insight not fishing info! Any advise would be welcome? Can we get it on the ferry or should I paddle across?


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[EvBlue]

It's a pretty long haul. Some ferries will take kayaks for an extra charge. If you're fishing ask them to take you to the "Hook". Be careful, the tide can really rip there.

 

[roostertail24]

If there is somewhere you can put a yak in on the cape lookout side of harkers island you would only have about 1.5 miles to the closest part of lookout. This is just from google earth scouting.

 

[papadave]

Here's a good read -> http://www.nps.gov/calo/planyourvisit/paddling.htm

it includes this link to a paddle trail map ->
http://www.nps.gov/calo/planyourvis...nicByway_DownEastPaddleTrails_06-2014_web.pdf
(the map shows Shell Point on Harker's to the landing on Look Out to be 4.9 miles)

And heres a chart that is absolutely essential -> http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/5798.html

The park service suggests that you leave a float plan with them, it's a good suggestion.

 

[Shadrap52]

Thanks papadave I'll check that stuff out.
We've got a cabin and the yak will be on top of an f250 with a slide in camper. Wondering if that will be a problem on the ferry?


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[papadave]

Thanks papadave I'll check that stuff out.
We've got a cabin and the yak will be on top of an f250 with a slide in camper. Wondering if that will be a problem on the ferry?


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Ask the ferry operator, it's the only way to get the definitive answer.
(worse come to worse you can take it down for the ferry trip))

Sounds like a blast! Hope the weather treats you well!

 

[trigger22]

Thanks papadave I'll check that stuff out.
We've got a cabin and the yak will be on top of an f250 with a slide in camper. Wondering if that will be a problem on the ferry?


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You'll be fine doing that. Doesn't hurt to call and ask though

 

[h2ohhh]

Yak on the top should not be a problem. Most ferries charge based upon the total length of the vehicle.

 

[froggy waters]

As long as you are not ridiculously tall

 

[roostertail24]

As far as guys wanting to paddle out to cape lookout. Look at the link papadave posted. Than click on down east paddle trail map and check out paddle #5. Its oyster creek boat ramp to the ferry terminal on calo. 3.6 miles and is listed as an easy paddle. Its far enough between inlets there must not be much current to worry about.

 

[roostertail24]

Can you see where you need to go to do this paddle or are there channel markers or how is it?