We have been wanting a canoe or kayak since before we even moved to Lincoln City – Since the first day we saw Devil’s Lake. . .

So far – our search has come up empty for an affordable solution.  Most of the kayaks start at around $350-500.00.  This week a friend found a kayak on sale in Newport for $199.00, without paddles.  It sort of seemed like an over grown snow sled . . . but cute.  Still – only having one – puts a damper on how far you should go away from the house.

We got a Petra School P.E. Scholarship from my folks – They thought it would be good for us to go out paddling in the mornings and evenings.  We had been researching kayaks for several months, and spent 7 hours looking yesterday  – deciding on two kayaks – Inflatable’s, two seater’s, paddles extra.

Jonathan got right to it and went clear across our circle and back quite quickly- less than 10 minutes, then Nathan and I went out to the end of the circle and back. I stayed out for a while piddling around.

  The weather front was moving in – so not the greatest pictures – I’m learning that digital photography and water and not good friends. 🙂 I wanted to go out this morning – but the mist was more like a sprinkle – so I stayed in bed doors. 🙂

The kayak, btw, is a Sevylor Rogue Similar to the Tahiti – has extra heavy plastic/rubber. the cover is very thick – tripple I’d say – the thickness of our svylor inflatable boats. When I sit in the kayak, I fit in the back or middle, with plenty of leg room, both with my legs crossed or straight out front.  I do not feel like my weight is displacing me further in the boat – the bottom really holds up. The valves are the same as on our avon – very strong contstruction! Over all – for one evening’s usage – I am impressed.  With a local discount – we were outfitted for two boats and paddles for less than $200.00, and have room enough for all four of our family members to kayak together.  Sweet Deal. 🙂