Hello there!

Have you even been in trouble because you are wearing a non-USCG life vest? There are many great PFD outside this certification. What is the reason to drop better options just because of this label?

I’m trying to get my hands on a certain boat right now before the tariffs make it significantly more expensive when my dealer gets their next batch.

However, shipping costs are insane because of fuel prices! I got a quote from KAS for $1000 to ship a 17’ boat from Wisconsin to Washington. I figured I’d shop around. Anyone know of other shipping companies that take good care of the boats they ship?

I've only used an inflatable sit on top kayak for now but I want to venture into some more serious kayaking. I know sit on top are more beginner friendly, but I want to make an investment that would last me for years and not wanting to buy another kayak in 1-2 years. I'm not scared about the learning curve and I kind of want to use it all year (I live by the Mediterranean) and I want to stay dry most of the time.

I've found these 2 models locally on a used stuff website. The Capella is listed at 1100€, it's a bit narrower and lighter but an older model and the Belouga 1 at 1800€ a bit wider hence more stable but a bit heavier.

My aunt was selling her home and told to take what ever Id like. Snagged this beauty and finally cleaned her up. Having fun exploring my local areas.

If anyone has suggestions for places to launch in the Tampa Bay area, let me know!

I started kayaking with my local boathouse this summer. Went on my first shirt trip yesterday in the harbor. So fun and a great view of NYC as usual. Last pic is from nesr the boathouse after boats & gear were washed & put to bed. Just happy and sharing!

She comes in a touch over 17’ and is lined inside with Kevlar. Just slapped a new layer of gelcoat on the bottom and ready for more adventures. I got this for my 40th birthday and have been to almost all the outer islands in the San Juan archipelago, and this boat can pack some gear! What model do y’all think it is?

I wanted to get back into kayaking, so got myself an Itiwit X500, and it‘s a blast. For the time being, I‘m stuck with inflatable or foldable options.

I‘d love to use it through the cold months. Is there any reason not to, since it’s not a hardshell kayak? I‘d imagine the air barrier in the hull would do a nice job of insulating, but it kind of feels like a whacky idea :) It rarely gets below a few degrees below 0°C here.

I wouldn’t go in the sea or super large lakes. Rivers and smaller lakes with calm water are all that’s around me.

Edit: I‘m aware that the big thing will be to protect myself from the temperatures if I have to go for a swim. My current concern is about the kayak itself.

I had been using 5mm neoprene 5-fingered gloves, but my pinky/ring fingers like to get cold on me still (which they do dip more into the water obviously). Plus once they go on, theres no taking them off because they suck to get back on when wet. So I was looking at other options as the cold-water season approached in the northern US again.

Pogies are generally people's go-to for cold water, but they would interfere with paddle movement with a greenland paddle. I very much slide it around and need to.

I was thinking something like the NRS toaster mitts, but wondered if people had found something better?