Brought my Hobie i9s out for its maiden voyage. Launched at Pasir Ris Park and pedalled out to the blue buoys. Trying to get the feel of the kayak as well as how to store all my fishing equipment.
Since the i9s is shorter, it also means that now I cannot use my Go Bucket anymore. I also have to carry the MirageDrive as well as the backup paddles. Along with the anchor and anchor rope, 2x rods, fish finder & battery and tackle box, it really looks like a lot of stuff to carry!
But that'll be for another day. Today its just for familiarization and capsize drill recovery. So I pedalled closer to shore and flipped the kayak. Kinda odd to see the MirageDrive sticking out from under the kayak. Anyway, I flipped the kayak back and proceeded to climb back on board the kayak. The space between the seat and MirageDrive isn't too big but enough for me to pull myself back onto the kayak. The kayak seems very steady and won't tip over easily.
All in all, I'm satisfied with the kayak and looking forward to more fishing action very soon!
