https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/410.rssNew Posts Tagged 'sea' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2020-04-30T03:43:53Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59229What can I do to be more visible to other ship's radar when traveling in a sea kayak?mmcchttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179652019-07-20T01:18:43Z2020-04-30T03:43:53Z<p>I've seen small radar reflectors for sale. Should I carry one when kayaking? What else can I do such that boats can use their radar to be aware of my location when they can't see me due to poo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59666Did any lighthouses provide directional navigation signals?Ray Butterworthhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/37472019-09-26T16:34:02Z2020-02-02T19:58:01Z<p>Rather than shining in all directions, lighthouses usually produce a directed beam of light that continuously sweeps in a circle.
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<li>the light to be more concentrated and...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59231What is this plastic net with a wide middle and bottom that looks like an upside-down flower hanging from a tree?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132019-07-20T04:00:06Z2019-09-09T00:51:12Z<p>We recently (July, 2019) went to Bar Harbor, Maine, United States, to visit friends who live on the ocean. My husband took a walk on an established path (he's very serious about Leave No Trace) ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/52282How to get out through surf in fins?Mr. Boyhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/254802016-09-12T11:18:10Z2019-08-22T13:41:46Z<p>I got myself some short fins since as a fairly weak swimmer especially in my legs I wanted a bit more confidence and power when swimming in the sea.</p>
<p>However one basic problem I've encoun...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/52242Technique for swimming with fins?Mr. Boyhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/254802016-09-08T08:40:40Z2019-08-22T12:42:46Z<p>I recently bought some fins... Short, much stiffer than some fins used by divers these are more aimed at surfing.</p>
<p>I can feel they make me faster but am struggling with technique. I feel ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57522If you are stranded at sea with a basic set of fishing equipment, how reliable of a food supply are fish?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632018-09-26T14:44:48Z2019-08-09T22:35:17Z<p>We have a question about <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/20597/ways-to-desalinate-water-when-lost-at-sea">desalinating water</a> while stranded at sea, and another that ask...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58371What’s the best thing to wear on your hands when sea kayaking in very cold weather?mmcchttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179652019-02-12T10:52:43Z2019-08-08T08:57:52Z<p>What product or combination of products best protects your hands while kayaking in winter? I’m interested in a system which provides comfort for extended paddling but also the peripheral...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59232How do I make and test a radar-reflecting hat?mmcchttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179652019-07-20T13:34:38Z2019-07-24T10:53:15Z<p>At significant risk of tin foil hat jokes, I’ve read compelling evidence that a homemade hat incorporating angled and crumpled aluminum foil may slightly increase a kayaker’s visib...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53398What safety equipment should I carry for sea-touring by kayak?Toby Speighthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/75362017-02-10T10:32:52Z2019-07-22T12:50:33Z<p>What equipment should I carry in case of emergency on a coastal kayaking trip? I normally do short trips (1 week or less) around the islands of northwest Scotland. I tend to travel solo (someti...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53075Identification of a jellyfish-like, shapeless sea-creature from IndiaNeodymiahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/261942017-01-08T16:56:19Z2019-07-12T22:21:24Z<p>Photographed off the Western coast of India, Goa, to be precise. Not even sure this is a creature since I've never seen anything like it. It appeared to move by shooting tiny jets of water from ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59122How would a sea turtle end up on its back?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632019-07-03T15:11:22Z2019-07-04T09:47:49Z<p>There is a <a href="https://i.imgur.com/4A1sMZg.gifv" rel="noreferrer">video</a> going round of two guys flipping a sea turtle that had ended up on its back so it could get back into the water.<...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/52255What are these round, spiny, puffy, green things from the ocean in Northeast United States?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132016-09-09T04:16:17Z2019-06-30T03:33:25Z<p>Last October, we were on a road above a beach in a small town near Bar Harbor, Maine, in the Northeast United States. We looked down and saw two fishermen loading their trucks with piles of some...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58892What's the difference between the Norwegian fjord and the Scottish sea loch?Osbert Moseshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/314702019-06-06T12:12:06Z2019-06-25T15:29:00Z<p>I want to know the major differences between these two systems.</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58873Is it possible to 'live off the sea'ConanTheGerbilhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/314452019-06-03T10:15:28Z2019-06-22T09:19:20Z<p>I've recently become aware of the american 'survivalist' or 'prepper' phenomenon. </p>
<p>The general idea seems to be that 'something bad' (exactly what seems to vary) is going to happen, civi...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39589How can I tell if there's a camouflaged octopus in a coral reef, so I can keep from disturbing it?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132019-03-02T20:40:55Z2019-06-11T15:16:32Z<p>This question is based on my desire to avoid disturbing, injuring, or scaring away an octopus which is camouflaged to look like a coral reef. Since it's so difficult to see, I'd like to know how...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55194What are those white spots on the seauser14255https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/281542017-10-30T12:00:30Z2019-05-24T22:14:34Z<p>Yesterday I was flying above the Mediterranean sea, it was a nice day, without storms or strong winds. I fly around 20 minutes above it before arriving to the ground.</p>
<p>During these 20 min...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/42454Indicators of good Atlantic Ocean surf conditionsDangerangerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/175002012-01-26T14:25:43Z2019-05-08T17:23:13Z<p>When researching surf conditions, what weather cycles indicate good overall conditions for a North American Atlantic Ocean-based break?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53805What is the history of the Duckbill rock formation in Oregon?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-03-20T00:43:32Z2019-03-28T04:10:02Z<p>During an internet search for fun places to go in the Western United States, I came across a number of articles about an unusual rock formation in Oregon called Duckbill. It was called iconic, t...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51571What is the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Assateague Island in Virginia and Maryland?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132016-06-23T00:56:11Z2019-03-03T18:34:55Z<p>Ever since I read a book called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misty_of_Chincoteague" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Misty of Chincoteague</a> as a child, I've wanted to see the <a href="http...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58418How to make my kayak Eskimo roll reliable in rough water?mmcchttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179652019-02-23T20:25:50Z2019-02-25T08:57:39Z<p>How do I develop my kayak “Eskimo roll” from something I can do most of the time in a calm lake or pool to something I can trust to work close to 100% of the time in real sea or ri...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55585Kayak for fishing and low class rapids?Davehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/285542018-01-21T21:53:29Z2019-01-08T16:24:12Z<p>I am in the market for a kayak and am wondering what type of kayak or what features I should look at given my requirements. Here's the details you'll probably need to help me out:</p>
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<li>...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58166What are the differences between a lighthouse and a light station in terms of the specific purpose?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132018-12-29T04:40:45Z2019-01-02T18:32:57Z<p>One summer evening we drove to Race Point, the farthest tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA. We were told there was a lighthouse at that spot, and wanted to see the light shine through the darkn...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57872What type of boat is this with a single mast and a square sail?Dr. Shmuelhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/304642018-11-13T15:28:33Z2018-11-13T15:59:00Z<p>What type of boat might this be? Or what category of boats would it fall under? </p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ll9vk.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.c...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49700How much sea water can I safely drink?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322015-11-21T13:15:11Z2018-11-12T21:41:46Z<p>Anyone who has played in the ocean knows getting a little sea water in your mouth and swallowing it will not kill you. </p>
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<p>Seawater contains salt. When humans drink seawater...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57767How much food is needed for three months of food when rowing across an ocean?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632018-11-01T14:57:41Z2018-11-07T18:54:11Z<p>Related to this <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/20894/how-much-can-kayaking-across-the-atlantic-cost">question</a>, if one were to go on a three-month rowing trip across an...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57786How predictable are the doldrums?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-11-03T23:56:41Z2018-11-04T02:24:07Z<p>There have been a few Atlantic and Pacific row boat crossings. Poor weather is a significant risk. While it might be nice to row with the wind at your aft (<em>back of boat</em>), it might als...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57760What is head/lift indication in a digital compass on a sailboat?Vladimir Markievhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/303312018-10-31T11:09:47Z2018-11-01T18:09:09Z<p>A simple explanation would be great.
I am reading a manual for digital compass and there is a paragraph with the following words:</p>
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<p>The SpeedPuck automatically detects when...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57764What are the shortest and longest crossing points of the Atlantic?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-11-01T12:38:18Z2018-11-01T16:12:24Z<p>Inspired by a <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/20894">recent question.</a> If I want to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a boat, what are the shortest and longest possible crossi...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48409Activities on a long voyage to avoid boredom?Aleksandro M Grandahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/229372015-06-02T08:24:38Z2018-10-19T10:29:59Z<p>What should the crew and passengers do on a long voyage?</p>
<p>If they do nothing, their attention is scattered and may become remiss. You can begin to wash the boat, but I do not think that i...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57519Can I get fresh water from ocean fish flesh?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-09-26T10:26:10Z2018-10-18T13:47:09Z<p>Ocean water has about 35 Grams of salt per liter. For the human body salt content in body fluids is about 9 Grams per liter. See related question <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/qu...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57559How to recognize an ocean desert from the surface?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-10-01T12:35:18Z2018-10-08T22:45:53Z<p>There are large areas of the ocean that are essentially lifeless, often called <a href="https://earthdata.nasa.gov/user-resources/sensing-our-planet/an-ocean-full-of-deserts" rel="nofollow noref...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57553When fishing in the Ocean off the US coast, at what point do fishing laws stop?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-09-28T18:00:01Z2018-10-08T16:22:54Z<p>If you are fishing in the ocean off the United States Coast. At what distance from shore do US fishing laws no longer apply?</p>
<p>The US Coast Guard <a href="https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57563How can you identify whether brackish water is too salty to drink?mmcchttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179652018-10-02T01:58:27Z2018-10-08T14:37:44Z<p>Sometimes there are sources of water which are slightly contaminated with salt, such as coastal wells or pools of rainwater in rocks near the coast, or water containers with pinhole leaks which ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57562How reliably can you assess the condition of a reverse-osmosis desalinator?mmcchttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179652018-10-02T01:43:24Z2018-10-02T15:07:11Z<p>Handheld desalinators operating on the principle of reverse osmosis are available for emergency use in lifeboats. Sometimes they appear for sale unused in their original packaging at a very ste...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57533Can I get fresh water from ocean plants?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-09-27T08:24:23Z2018-09-27T13:09:00Z<p>In the answer to <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/a/20615/4079">Can I get fresh water from ocean fish flesh?</a> I learned that the water I can get from eating fish has a low enough s...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57534Portable desalination hand pump filter life?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322018-09-27T08:40:00Z2018-09-27T12:25:30Z<p>I was looking into portable desalination hand pumps. and I found <a href="https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B000F395X0" rel="noreferrer">this one one Amazon for $959</a> it says</p>
<bl...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57530How do some of the materials in the clothing we wear endanger marine life and the undersea environment?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132018-09-26T23:45:19Z2018-09-27T01:45:56Z<p>I was recently told that many of the clothes we wear are made up of materials that are dangerous to marine wildlife, and the undersea environment. I'm curious as to whether or not it's true. </p...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57169Does a hands-free kayak bilge pump exist that is as speedy and reliable as a hand pump?mmcchttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/179652018-08-15T22:15:55Z2018-08-17T01:48:13Z<p>Does anyone have any experience they can share with actual use of a hands-free kayak bilge pump? I’m curious about foot-operated/electric/other, purchased or custom built, anything that ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56876I feel little stings in the seaTheo.Ri445https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/296382018-07-08T13:16:19Z2018-07-08T13:16:19Z<p>Yesterday I went to the beach when I get in the water everything was fine the water not cold the sea very clear. Then I started feeling little stings at all my body.I thought it was my idea. W...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51399What's the difference between a fjord and a fjard?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132016-05-29T20:04:35Z2018-06-10T09:06:08Z<p>Last year we visited some friends at their summer home in Lamoine, Maine, in Northeast United States. They took us to a place called Somes Sound, on Mount Desert Island. It's either in or near A...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39722How to estimate current speed and direction while swimming at sea?Question Overflowhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/178062012-09-13T03:18:40Z2018-04-17T21:38:03Z<p>In an episode in the tv series "I shouldn't be alive", crew members of a yacht racing team got caught in a violent storm and found themselves stranded in the Gulf of Mexico after their boat caps...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56211Telescopic surf fishing rods - Are less segments better?AgileFishermanhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/291612018-04-14T20:02:53Z2018-04-17T04:56:43Z<p>I am looking for a telescopic surf fishing rod of about 14 feet length & lure weight up to 250grams/8oz.</p>
<p>Is it better if a telescopic surf rod has less segments or does it not matter...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56206Beach fishing - Should I get waders or long rod to cast further into the sea?AgileFishermanhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/291612018-04-13T17:25:04Z2018-04-14T11:29:22Z<p>Many beaches where I want to do surf fishing (from shore) are almost flat for many feet into the sea. Some of the beaches have a steep slope into the sea. I hope to catch striped bass, perch or ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41735Can I guess the size of a shark by the size of its dorsal fin?mornehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/199202016-07-31T09:30:00Z2018-03-07T23:17:07Z<p>Is there a relative scale to which one can estimate the size of a shark by looking at its dorsal fin?</p>
<p>I know it will differ from species to species, but is there a general guideline mayb...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55591Are coasteering routes graded, or does one have to rely on a qualitative description of the difficulties of a route?ab2 MonicaNotForgottenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171462018-01-23T00:06:11Z2018-01-23T18:48:34Z<p>What, you may ask, is coasteering? Does saying it is similar to kloofing help? Thought not. Many sites describe coasteering; here is a brief description exerpted from <a href="https://www.outs...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49711What's that stinging feeling when I swim in the sea?Andrew Tanhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/238952015-11-23T10:00:20Z2018-01-14T22:27:28Z<p>When I swim in the sea around Singapore, I get stinging/prickling/electric sensations on my skin in certain areas of the water sometimes. There aren't any visible creatures nearby. </p>
<p>What...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40031How should I check that the anchor is secure when I anchor a small yacht off unfamiliar land?roryalsophttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363932012-01-24T23:27:17Z2018-01-12T05:59:00Z<p>When sailing I may anchor in a different bay each evening and take a dinghy in to land to sleep in a tent overnight. </p>
<p>I always worry that when I wake up in the morning the boat may no lo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46162Is saltwater antiseptic?Paul Paulsenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173422014-05-25T21:28:58Z2018-01-12T05:58:53Z<p>On some occasions you don´t have anything to desinfect wounds, for example during a (short) walk along the beach. If you cut yourself or have a an small wound that needs cleaning, would it ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40922What will the water temperature be at Sharm el-Sheikh at a depth of 30m in October?Sczhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/184252015-08-06T12:02:51Z2018-01-12T05:58:40Z<p>You can <a href="http://www.seatemperature.org/africa/egypt/sharm-el-shheikh-october.htm">easily find the temperatures at the surface of the sea</a>.</p>
<p>However, to choose the correct divin...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48033What's a realistic distance to expect boys aged 11-17 to sea kayak in a single day?Markhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/211802015-03-16T19:38:00Z2018-01-12T05:58:24Z<p>I'm thinking about taking my Scout troop (boys aged 11-17) on a sea kayaking trip. What expectations should I have for the distance that we can travel in one day? Assume good weather (clear sk...