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This thread caught my attention because it's kind of how I got started on FM (kayaking with Tim Kuhn).
I have an inflatable kayak, a Sea Eagle, which I love. It is wide (and very stable), has a rigid floor, detachable rudder and inflatable keel, fits in a suitcase (everything together with pump, seat, and CF paddle comes in at just under 50 pounds), and takes 5-10 min to inflate and deflate. It looks kind of ridiculous, but can't be beat for versatility and portability. Jim Woodman has the exact same rig...you can see shots of his (and the kayak) on Elkhorn in a thread from a year or two ago.
Greg
P.S. Pay attention to the tides when you're on the Bay. Some of the best places to go are mudflats (San Pablo, Palo Alto Baylands), but don't get caught when the tide goes out! A good place to start is Pillar Point...there's always something to see and it's a nice mix of shorebirds, diving ducks, and loons. It's easy to get away from the crowd but not so easy to get into trouble. Here's a handful from Pillar Point; late winter last year:
Missing a leg
Also missing a leg
Getting close to breeding plumage
Red-throated, I think
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