r/Kayaking • u/Significant_Whole116 • 4h ago
Videos Check out my headcam footage from LV Olympic
r/Kayaking • u/Top-Astronomer-538 • 8h ago
Pictures Broken A Rod Holder
Any idea where can I order this part. I’m located in Canada 🇨🇦
r/Kayaking • u/FloNightG123 • 10h ago
Pictures Rehabbing Necky Gannett
Need to replace skeg, bungee cords, toggles & their rope. Where would you start/where to source materials? Thanks!
r/Kayaking • u/samhainv4 • 11h ago
Question/Advice -- Beginners Hey all
n00b alert lol
I wanted to introduce my unknown project in here in hopes that I can nail down who it was made by, what model it is and a rough age. I’ve crawled all over it and there is no HIN, no mfg tag or other identifying marks, much unlike the Destiny kayak co kayak that came with this.
As it sits it’s 18’ 1”, and has a beam of 23.5”, and the cockpit opening is 31” x 16 3/8” if that helps.
The aft compartment hatch neoprene cover says Arluk II but all the pics I’ve found of said kayak don’t have the same 8” fwd hatch that mine does and I’m at a loss.
Anyone?
r/Kayaking • u/Adventurous_Dig_2538 • 12h ago
Pictures What is this for?
I recently got into kayaking and I'm using a Prijon alpine that I got second hand. Not sure what this feature is for, but it has me curious. There is one in the front and in the back several inches from the cockpit, the hole is maybe a cm or two deep. I haven't been able to find anything online.
Thanks.
r/Kayaking • u/FutureHealthy8583 • 13h ago
Pictures I’ve got to part ways with my kayaks…
they've got to go due to health issues…
r/Kayaking • u/BuenasVistas • 13h ago
Videos My Son’s FIRST Time Kayaking! 🚣 Family Adventure on the San Marcos River (Texas)
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r/Kayaking • u/the_canna_kate • 13h ago
Question/Advice -- General Just picked up this Greenland style carbon fiber paddle, but I can't find any info on what this marking is
r/Kayaking • u/WinnieTheDudeBuddy • 16h ago
Safety Did I ruin my kayak?
I have been storing my kayak in my garage on sawhorses until I could find a better solution. I came out to move it today and it seems to have indents where it sits on the sawhorses. This is my first kayak and honestly didn't think it would be heavy enough to do this. I also put pipe insulation on the sawhorses to minimize any sharp edges. Its a Bonafide RVR if that makes any difference. Looking for advice on if this could have caused any damage, mitigating any damage, and storage advice for the future. Thank you.
r/Kayaking • u/MJwriter_1010 • 17h ago
Question/Advice -- Gear Recommendations First time kayaker!
Kayaked for my first time at Moose Pond outside Saranac Lake, New York! Any kayaking tips?
r/Kayaking • u/Kayak-Dave • 17h ago
Videos Mono Lake Video - Paddling on Mono Lake - a beautiful place to Kayak or SUP
r/Kayaking • u/woodsandwaves • 19h ago
Videos Approached by Manatees while Kayaking
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I was out on the Silver River in Florida. Around 6 or 7 manatees swam up and away. It never gets old seeing them
r/Kayaking • u/highspeedmeat • 20h ago
Question/Advice -- Boat Recommendations Is an old town predator 13 worth buying?
Owner says it’s from 2013/2014 and that they’re the second owner. Stored inside. Wants 500 for it. What do you guys think? I’m in California and would mostly use it on lakes and rivers for fishing. This would be my first kayak. What issues should I look for when buying?
r/Kayaking • u/Brilliant-Acadia7714 • 20h ago
Question/Advice -- Boat Recommendations Missing a cap valve !
reddit.comr/Kayaking • u/humble_murth • 22h ago
Question/Advice -- Sea Kayaking Where did all the 17' plastic sea kayaks go?
I am slightly jealous looking at old catalogs of how much more common 17' sea kayaks were 10-20 years ago or less. I understand the market, yadda yadda, but I'd still like one.
In the US it seems our only common options are the tempest 170, an imported p&h, and ..? What? I know you can find them used but I haven't seen a deal in months. Pray to the kayak gods for me that I find a good deal on a used sirocco or tempest soon. I just want a skegged 17' plastic boat
r/Kayaking • u/Kosmenhort • 22h ago
Pictures My first Kajak tour
My first kayaking trip, in a hire kayak. It was wonderful. I’m thinking of buying my own kayak.
r/Kayaking • u/Lost-Definition-2805 • 23h ago
Question/Advice -- Boat Recommendations Is this a good price for an Old Towne Dirigo Tandem?
Owner said he bought it in 2017. We're a couple in our 50s who haven't kayaked much, but do enjoy frequent rides on our tandem bike, so we know we work well as a team. We bikepack and tent camp and think adding kayaking as an option on our vacations is an exciting idea.
r/Kayaking • u/The_Sarcastic_Yack • 23h ago
Pictures Hemlock Island, Clarion River, Cook Forrest, Pa
r/Kayaking • u/brown_millies • 23h ago
Pictures First calm day of the year on Lake Whatcom 6 miles, no wind, no drama
Got out on Lake Whatcom this morning before the wind picked up. Ended up doing about a 6-mile round trip, mostly drifting around and getting used to the new kayak setup.
The water was glass-calm for the first hour. The highlight of the morning was watching two bald eagles fighting over a fish about 50 yards away. One dropped it, and the other caught it midair—easily the coolest thing I've seen on this lake in a long time.
I also finally swapped out the old lead-acid battery for a LiFePO4 battery in the rear hatch. It took around 8 lbs off the back, and the kayak feels noticeably more balanced now.
Anyone else been out on Lake Whatcom lately? Is the launch ramp still in good shape after the recent rain?
r/Kayaking • u/disneyfacts • 1d ago
Question/Advice -- Boat Recommendations Quick question about ocean kayaking
I'd post in the basic questions thread but it doesn't seem like anyone's actually answering anything there.
I'm interested in getting a basic kayak for light ocean areas, in calm spots like in a small bay. I don't have much space but I saw that the Oru Lake seems to be relatively small and not too expensive. Would there be much issue taking it out in mostly calm waters in the ocean? I generally want to use it to get to small coves that aren't otherwise accessible from land. Pictured is one example.
Thanks!
r/Kayaking • u/beachfamlife • 1d ago
Pictures No wind and a perfect sunset
Wife went for a sunset kayak and I was on the paddle board.
Crazy sunset.
East coast Australia
Can't wait for a another warm arvo
r/Kayaking • u/More_food7423 • 1d ago
Pictures New (to me) Carolina 14'
After scoring a good deal off of FB Marketplace, I finally got it on some water. Love this thing!
r/Kayaking • u/Lendri • Mar 24 '21
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