I paddle my yak
I am strong, have endurance...
One day I got caught in strong current to the south, and
I worked my ass off just to get back to launch!! In fact, when I realized how strong the current got, I pulled in my line and stopped fishing! I turned on my GPS, and realized, I am moving only 1-2 mph at best, and at times was moving
zero mph! (in the bay I can paddle over 5 mph for short distance... do the math!!)
If you Kayak, pay attention to this... If you
paddle, pay extra attention, as hobbies have a "gear reduction" advantage along with using bigger muscles and no wind drag on paddles!
Hobbies are not super fast, but they are like a low geared truck that will not stall..... and they are steady and hands free... hard to beat for fishing and currents... (Damn, am I going to have to buy a hobbie!?!?!?)
I only say this for any any newbies out there... pay attention. Know your limits, and use common sense...
And to the Kid.... No smart ass comments on the hobbie thing!!
Cowboybill