{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Launching Kayak near Fletcher's

yea, do not pay attention to the advertised height.  the tunnel is definitely lower than 7'. 

car is about 6'2" and 6'5" or so with unloaded rack on top and it barely makes it through. Not worth  

anyone know the launching policy at the new boathouse that's taking over Jack's? 

B 

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:44:16 AM UTC-4, Dave Jamieson wrote:

I load my Tarpon 120 on the roof rack of my Civic. After crunching the numbers, I just never felt comfortable trying to get it through the tunnel. If I'm gonna destroy my yak, I'd rather do it in a way I didn't foresee. So I jockey for a spot at the upper lot, then use my kayak cart to wheel it over the canal and down the hill. It takes longer, but there's piece of mind.

The best spot I've found to launch is the same others have suggested -- the small sandy spot in the downstream corner of the cove. You may have to poke around for it amidst all the driftwood, but it's there. The cart, by the way, has made life a lot easier. Not sure how I managed without it.

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:23:30 AM UTC-4, Eric Y. wrote:

Recently, I have seen a newer Volvo v70 Cross Country with Yakima racks and a canoe as well as a 2009+ Prius with Thule racks and a canoe both make it through there just fine.

 

I know my prius would make it because it is only maybe 2" taller than me than the car when I lay my kayak on top and I have plenty of room above my head (6'2") when I have stood in the tunnel.

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 8:01:54 AM UTC-4, Terry C wrote:

I launch my kayak at Fletchers all the time.   When I get to the upper lot I take it off the roof rack and slid it in the back of my Ford Escape hatch back.  Drive through the tunnel to the end of the parking lot and you will see an access road down to the water.  if the gate is open I will back in and take the kayak out closer to the river.  On the way out I reverse the process drive through the tunnel with the kayak in the hatch back then put it up once I get to the upper parking lot.   The sign says 7 ft. but it looks very low driving through the tunnel.  If I had a low wagon like an older Subaru it think it would be ok to drive through with the Kayak on top.

On Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:44:35 PM UTC-4, vaddco wrote:

I have only seen people rent rowboats or canoes at Fletcher's. Can you launch your own kayak there?

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