A beautiful morning trip around a winding lake. The colors were really popping and the leaves are just starting to fall. This was not typical for northern Wisconsin in October, but I'll take it! The hubs wore shorts! And I'm refusing to remove my racks yet - if its over 50F, I'm going out!

Feeling especially grateful for October paddles before it gets too cold! Despite what they say about Seattle, I believe there's only been 1 fully cloudy weekend day since June when I started training my pup to come for the ride.

Only kayaking a few months but now have two sit ons, have been out on 6 lakes and a river. Wish I'd gotten into this years ago

A lovely autumn day at Lake Toya in Hokkaido, Japan. Perfect weather for the first launch of my Night Heron. I didn’t go too far as I don’t have the float bags or spray skirt yet. She slips through the water beautifully. A dream come true.

Northwest Kayaks (aka Sterling) - Seascape 2

I'm saving up for a kayak but I need to know which one to save up for. I mostly kayak in rivers and small to medium lakes, but I occasionally will kayak in something as big as Lake Michigan on a calm day.

So, I really like maneuverability. Last week in a rented kayak I spent like 10 minutes trying to get under a branch to remove a fishline that was tangled up. I was working against a current in a river in a 10 ft kayak. So, I don't think I want longer than 10 ft.

The Sorrento has the drop down skeg which I'm hoping would help with large lakes or costal kayaking, and honestly in deeper rivers too. The Sorrento also has a flat bottom which in rivers and small lakes with hidden logs under the water is nice bc then i can slide over them without as much risk of tipping.

I guess i'm asking am I missing anything? I'm about 5'6" and 150lbs. I don't want to fish. I most just like kayaking for exploring, relaxing, and seeing wildlife. Is there a better kayak than the Old Town Sorrento 106sk? Is there a different brand that's a better deal with basically the same features?

Oh and the rented kayak I was in was an old town but I couldn't tell you the model. I used to have a kayak that I had to sell. I was a cheap one from Dick's sporting goods. I only took it out on small lakes bc that's all I felt that one could handle safely. As far as my experience goes I've kayaked a lot. Mostly with borrowed kayaks tho. I consider myself an intermediate kayaker.

This is my 160in touring kayak in my current duplex. I can fit it out the door and around the corner to go down my stairs but barely. Im probably going to be moving into a high rise at some point next year. My only concern is how the hell im going to get it up and down the stairs as it's probably too big to fit in any elevator. Has anyone been in this situation before?

It was a perfect morning.

Water was like a mirror. Cold and quiet. A good end of season paddle.

Walking around on a pier and whoa kayak tours with necky boats!

To all you northern hemisphere paddlers putting your boats away for winter, thank you for letting me live vicariously through your posts during my off season. Allow me to return the favour - my first paddle of spring!

That’s a wrap! Ready to launch! There are a few things still left to do - more varnish, back rest installation, add the deck lines and bridles on the stems but that will all come after it’s launched. I’ve documented every day of the build on my IG if you’re interested in seeing more of the process - same username as here. Thanks to Nick at Guillemot Kayaks for designing such a beautiful boat and for the book and instructional videos that were so helpful during the build.

Does anyone have any background on a mod to create a swivel seat on a perception kayak, or know of one after market that might fit?

Beautiful kayak on Stoney Lake in the Kawarthas, Ontario.

Hi folks,

I know there are a few posts on kayak rack suggestions but Im getting a little lost in the sauce. My boyfriend is a big white water kayaker and is often shuttling with other folks 2-3+ kayaks u with his 2017 RAV4. He has some questionable cross bars (he’s admitted they’re not the best to support the weight of the kayaks) so I am looking to get a few things for his birthday. I’m happy to shell out more but probably not above $500 sadly (unless that is just not impossible)

A few specs I’m looking for:
* Can hold more than 2 kayaks
* Will last five-ever (quality is the name of the game)
* is compatible with the 2017 RAV 4
* Can be a cross bar and another attachment BUT bonus points if this is something that can also carry skis/snowboards for the winter. He skis, so I would prioritize that over snowboards

Thank you in advance, any gift recommendations are welcome too!

I've been training him to ride for a few months now. He has started shutting his eyes for the ride, which I have to imagine is a dog's version of being on a yacht.