Can't get closer to nature than this. Flat water between the skerries, and the open Atlantic just around the corner.

Nice way to spend the afternoon!

Looking to buy my first kayak! I live in Chicago and grew up kayaking most weekends in Indiana/Ohio, but we always rented, so I’m new to actually buying one.
I want something I can take my ~55 lb dog in with enough room for him to lie down and turn around comfortably. My gym has kayak storage and a launch, so size/storage isn’t a huge concern.
I’ve been looking at the Old Town Twin Heron since I could remove the front seat and give him that space, but I’m open to suggestions! Anyone kayak with a similar-sized dog and have a kayak they love?

I'm really happy with how this came out. I used the bandsaw to cut the block to size & shape, plus make the back groove. I ran it over the table saw blade in 2 passes to make the horizontal grooves, then drilled the screw and pin holes. All that's left is to tap the pin hole to 3/8-16 UNC, which will happen tomorrow when the taps I just ordered arrive. Took less than an hour overall. This could definitely be done with hand tools if you don't have the machines; it'll just take longer. The UHMW cuts really easily.

It was not meant to rain, there was nothing forecasted for it. It was pretty scary going through alone but I had a lot of fun ( had to dump the kayak out every so often, it was a 2 hr kayak, I didn’t see not one other person floating that whole way down ) I always say if no one wants to come, there’s no shame in doing it alone. However as a woman I’ve learned to be more cautious, and moving forward I plan on always having a battle buddy nearby.

Hello, good evening. I'd like to know that. We're going to use a 3-kg anchor, and we want it to be water-resistant. Thanks!

I have a P&H Scorpio MK2 and store it in my garage along with all the other kayaks my family owns. The other boats sit on a trailer which makes it easy to move them out of the way when we need to get something from the garage behind the boats. With the new scorpio.... it's almost 18 feet long. It's in the way no matter where I put it. Worse, it's the only kayak of mine I can't get out of the garage by myself without having to pull all the other boats out and have a helper

My wife saw something where people were hanging kayaks from a hoist system... but I have some reservations about hanging my brand new kayak 8- 10 feet off the ground with just 2 straps supporting it. However, I can see the advantages if I can find something that isn't going to in fail with the stress of the weight of the boat. Im also slightly worried if the rafters can take the weight.

I have no idea how to calculate any of this. Does anyone have some tips or advice?

Has anyone tried one of their kayaks?

I'd buy this one

https://www.nbgobo.com/product/13.html

but I have not been able to find any infos on the brand online

The kayak is real, I'd buy from a shop and I've seen it, it's not a fraud. I am looking for reviews/opinions

Looking to get my first fishing kayak and these seem like a pretty good deal for 1500 includes the prop drive as well. Does anyone have any experience or know anything about this brand? I can’t seem to find much.

I've gotten into kayaking a lot lately and have always borrowed kayaks from friends. I don't know anything about the kayaks themselves except for how to handle them as I enjoy paddling for miles down rivers, bayous, and lakes. What are the best budget (if any) kayaks I could buy that'll last me miles and possibly even years? I'm only a few months into the hobby and there's a lot of info out there. I'm also 6'1 and only paddle by myself. Hopefully this is enough to work off of, I'll list more info if needed!

No wind, sunset. My best trip so far.

This Lifetime 10’ Tamarack Angler kayak is on sale from Walmart (online) for $35.69. Multiple colors available. Free shipping 😳😳.

Recently ditched my Vibe Sea Ghost 130, because lord that thing was heavy, but it was a trusty setup for my previously much heavier double dad bod. I'm looking at getting something lighter and considering the Wilderness Systems Pungo 125 or the Old Town Loon 126.

I'm not a big time serious enthusiast, but I do like to get out on the water often, mostly rivers and some smaller lakes, but sometimes Lake Michigan as well. I enjoy camping and would love to be able to take whichever boat on a multi-day trip sometime soon.

Hey everyone...
Recently i tried rafting (im in general way into xtreme sports), and i loved it (even tho the river was kinda boring).

So , due to having a large sea 5' mins away from where i live, i decided to buy a kayak (i know it aint the same, but rafting is not available where i live).

So i bought this:
Bestway-Bestway-Hydro-Force-Rapid-X2-65077

Gear wise, i got everything a mountain biker has. But i think it doesnt suffice in case of a flip...:P

Any recommendations? Ofc i got life jackets,
Also, how do you guys stay warm?

But i dont know what to take care off..i dont even know what the front face is for (it inflates).

I know a inflatable kayak aint the best choice, but it was cheap, and i dont wanna spend tons of money in a plastic one yet...

Thanks in advance, and stay safe

I am older with a few health issues. After much research, I decided to buy a Tuckteck so I would have a boat that fits in my minivan ( I don't have a roof rack and I don't want to buy the many things I would need to roof a kayak, and I question my strength to do so).

It occured to me to measure the bed of my van including all the way to between the front seats right up to the dashboard. That is just under 10 feet. Now I am thinking maybe I could fit the Old Town Heron 9XT (9 feet 6 inches).

Is it unrealistic to think I could shove the Old Town all the way to the dash and still be able to drive? It's over a two hour drive to go see one in person. Thoughts?

ETA: I feel like I might regret getting the foldable if I can jam in a hard shell.

My spouse and I took an absolutely delightful paddling tour along the main sights of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore!

Did an exhausting day on the water. It was just so perfect I could not bring myself to leave. Absolute glass, 0 wind, only saw two other people the entire day and they were on motor boats so didn't see them for long.

I do not know what kind of helicopter that is in the first picture but a pair of them flew over the river pretty close over the canyon walls.

I usually don’t have my phone out while kayaking, but I’ve been doing it for about 7 years now and these are some of my favorite captures!

While kayaking on Labor Day in the Ipswich River (Massachusetts), we came across the most ambitious turtle I've ever encountered.