So Amos, do you have a sea kayak? Say, 14 feet or longer? Do you have a rudder on yours? I don't have anything like that on mine but then again, I live many miles from really BIG water. I did train with a female marathon kayaker and she offered to let folks try out her boat....I wish I had given it a go...but for those who did, not ONE managed to stay upright farther than maybe 20 feet....very narrow and tippy.

Have you ever seen any wildlife out on the ocean or in the bay? I have some local kayaking pals who were off the coast of NJ when a few dolphins began swimming around and under their yaks and a little later they were jumping in front of them. I am SO jealous...I would LOVE to experience something like that!!!

Part of the joy of kayaking for me is definitely animal watching!! What have you seen Fretless? Amos? Anybody!!!

Michelle