GONZAGA in OCTOBER

[Mahigeer]

Are the Pangas big enough to take;
kayaks,
fishing gears,
camping gears,
cooler/s and passengers?

Or does he make several trips?


Do we sleep under sky or in a tent?

[fishnfoool]

I can only make it down on the weekdays. If anyone here can somehow make it down, leaving monday and make it back by friday night. Please let me know. also you must know the way, since I have never been.

Thanks in advance if anyone is available and if not, thanks for reading anyway.

[Gr8fuldude]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Are the Pangas big enough to take;
kayaks,
fishing gears,
camping gears,
cooler/s and passengers?

Or does he make several trips?


Do we sleep under sky or in a tent?

That's a good question. For an overnight trip, I'm thinking I bring the kayak, a couple of rods, small box of lures, sleeping bag (no tent but maybe a lightweight tarp in case of unexpected rain), water (2 gallons/per person?), and food for two days.

I doubt there'd be room (or need) for a cooler, but I guess that depends on how many people go. I'll probably pack like I'm backpacking (every ounce counts and not taking anything that isn't absolutely ESSENTIAL). I may bring my jet boil with some oil/spices to cook fish.

I'm not taking anything I couldn't carry on my kayak to paddle back to the mainland in case our ride back doesn't show up

[Dannowar]

A panga will not fit kayaks

[Mahigeer]

I gather the kayaks will be towed here.

I have seen it inside the Panga at Cedros Island pictures. No overnight camping there.

According to Bob, it is best NOT to sleep on the floor, especially if you are not in a tent. Little critters, you know.

I think being the first time, I will pass on the Panga trip.

[Mahigeer]

I have been watching various YouTube videos of this kayaker---Cornish Shore and Kayak Fisherman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5nveCDPqsE

In the above video which is quite informative, he says that in order to operate a VHF radio, a one day course must be taken.
Is that a requirement for US, or maybe where he is in England?
What about Mexico?
It has been a while since I read the manual and I will look at again.
Anybody have any information on this?

[svendawg]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I have been watching various YouTube videos of this kayaker---Cornish Shore and Kayak Fisherman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5nveCDPqsE

In the above video which is quite informative, he says that in order to operate a VHF radio, a one day course must be taken.
Is that a requirement for US, or maybe where he is in England?
What about Mexico?
It has been a while since I read the manual and I will look at again.
Anybody have any information on this?

I think you are confusing VHF radio (marine) with HAM radios. Ham operators require a class to operate HAM

[Mahigeer]

Originally Posted by svendawg

I think you are confusing VHF radio (marine) with HAM radios. Ham operators require a class to operate HAM

Thanks for clarification, I am aware of the differences, that is why it surprised me and I thought I ask.


He has sent me a reply saying he does not think I need one here, but for me to check locally to be sure.