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Kayaking - Coron to El Nido

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middlemef

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Feb 3, 2013 3:43 AM
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Kayaking - Coron to El Nido

Has anyone out there kayaked from Coron to El Nido? If so how long did it take? I have about 6 days paddling time, and looking at a map that seems ok to me. I will be travelling in late November so the wind and the weather should be favourable.

Also, after El Nido I will be travelling by van to PP then flying from PP to Manila on a 5pm flight, so are the vans between El Nido and PP reliable enough to travel on the same day as my flight?

And finally, I will be flying from Manila back to Aus the day after my flight from PP to Manila - are domestic flights in the dry season reliable enough for this itinerary?

Thanks in advance

irishman12

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Feb 3, 2013 5:34 AM
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hi ,re el nido to pp ,there are vans and buses at various times ,u would need to leave at approx 8am to get there by 1-2pm -,airlines can change sched at any time -so if worried about might be better to spend night before in pp ,november isnt really dry season as such but since u plan on going back manila a day before should be ok as long as there are other flights after the one you have booked just in case ,what time is your flight from manila to aus?.

bikepacker

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Feb 3, 2013 9:45 AM
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That looks like 250-300 km return. Make sure you reserve the right type of kayak, There weren't any available for rent the last 2 times I was in El Nido, people had them reserved. All they had was a 2 seater sit on top model. Can you fit 6 days worth of food on a kayak?

irishman12

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Feb 3, 2013 11:07 AM
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im sure he could do some fishing along the way and find some banana trees?

bisayadako

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Feb 3, 2013 4:58 PM
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Kayak sailing like this would be a good option. Plus you can bring food for a number of days.
http://www.kayakdomain.com/joomla/index.php/hire

middlemef

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Feb 4, 2013 4:29 AM
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Thanks for the tips - i will be carrying my own foldable touring kayak so no need to worry about a return leg, and 18 packets of instant noodles will fit in the luggage compartment no problem! Are there any villages on the islands along the way where I can buy fruit etc?

bisayadako

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Feb 4, 2013 8:00 PM
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hey mate, how is the foldable touring kayak holding up? what is the farthest distance you've paddled with it? What brand and do you have photos?

middlemef

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Feb 5, 2013 12:05 AM
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Unfortunately i dont have it yet! I am in the process of ordering one from the UK - see below:

http://www.waylandkayaks.co.uk/folding_kayak_detail_proximo.html

About 1400GBP.

bisayadako

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Feb 5, 2013 3:16 AM
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Just post your feedback when you have it...IMO, I won't be using that boat if I paddle alone in open seas.
Have fun and be safe.

bikepacker

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Feb 5, 2013 4:51 AM
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Be interesting to see how it handles the South China and Sulu seas. Get the coast guards number on speed dial.

There are few resorts on Linapacan island where you can maybe get food and water.

bikepacker

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Feb 5, 2013 4:54 AM
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