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Sea Kayaking Starts Here
With more than 350 miles of scenic coastline, Oregon stands as one of the country’s premier destinations for sea kayaking. Not to be confused with its river-going brethren, the sea kayak is made seaworthy thanks to a covered deck. Sea kayaking trips can be lengthy, which is why the vessels offer plenty of cargo space for meals, spare clothing and other equipment.
It’s not uncommon for kayakers to rent sea eagle boats for days or even weeks at a time to go on prolonged expeditions, camping in parks along the shore at night. Agate Beach, a popular surfing destination near Newport on the Pacific shoreline, is also well known as a source for Oregon kayak rentals. If you’re looking to set out on a new adventure, sea kayaking could be just the ticket.
Benefits of Inflatable Canoe Ownership
What’s not to love about inflatable canoes? You can have all of the fun and exercise associated with a traditional canoe, but without a lot of the hassle. For instance, inflatable canoes can be deflated, rolled, up and stored in a bag. That’s a lot more convenient than finding a place to store a massive six-person canoe.
Travel is also a lot easier with inflatable canoes. Imagine not having to hoist a large, heavy canoe on top of your car. No more bungee chords or cumbersome trailers. Just stow your inflatable canoes in the trunk of your car and you’re all set!
Using an Alternative
River rafting is a growing hobby that people are picking up on. There is nothing like going down the river and experiencing the beauty of nature. There are lots of options that you can choose to use for rafting. A traditional raft, as well as a canoe, is an option that you can choose to use.
Taking an inflatable canoe is a great alternative to bring with you when you’re planning to go down the river. They are easy to pack in your backpack. It takes only minutes to inflate, which intern makes them just as easy to deflate.
Inflatable Pontoon Can Be Great
When my dad crashed his pontoon boat last summer, he was completely devastated, and that even sounds like an understatement. He had gone fishing with three buddies from work on a Saturday morning when they came upon a giant tree branch that was sticking up out of the water. However, it appeared to be mostly submerged and harmless so they decided to ride over it. Big mistake! The branch poked a hole in the bottom of their boat, which immediately began filling up with water.
Within five minutes the entire boat was at the bottom of the lake and the men, my dad included, were left bobbing up and down in the water. It was a pretty traumatizing day. All of this happened 6 weeks ago and my dad still mopes around the house, sad that his boat is no more. So, my mom and I devised a plan to cheer him up. We bought him an inflatable pontoon boat, maybe not as good as the real thing, but we think it’s amazing! With its easy portability and diversity, he’s sure to be back on the lake with a smile in no time.
Great Gift for the On-the-water Enthusiasts
If you’re anything like me then you have a long list of people to shop for, and you’re probably not looking forward to it. Sitting in traffic, navigating huge crowds and standing in long lines are but a few of the challenges we face when doing our gift shopping. And it seems like every year it just gets worse. But not this year! This year I’ll be taking advantage of lower shipping costs to not only save money over traditional retail but to save myself the frustrations associated with seasonal shopping.
Where I’m from being on the water is a very popular hobby. Whether it’s competitive rowing or just fishing, around here everyone loves the water. Since I have so many outdoorsy types on my list I think I’m going to try gifting a couple of those inflatable canoes. Lightweight and easy to store, these canoes are perfect for any city-dweller who likes to spend their weekends on the water. And the best part is the price. No need to spend thousands on a boat when I can get something like this at a fraction of the cost. And I never even have to leave the house!
Roughing It
I grew up camping with my family every summer in the mountains. We would plan our trip in the months nearing summer and anxiously await its arrival. My dad was big on roughing it, so we didn’t bring most of the traditional camping gear you may think of.
To do all of our cooking we would light a campfire. In order to gather food we would catch river trout with homemade hooks and string. The one luxury we did have was an inflatable canoe we brought each year. This would allow us to venture into less fished parts of the river to find the best trout. I will always recall my childhood fondly because of these camping trips. Thanks mom and dad!
Roughing It
I grew up camping with my family every summer in the mountains. We would plan our trip in the months nearing summer and anxiously await its arrival. My dad was big on roughing it, so we didn’t bring most of the traditional camping gear you may think of.
To do all of our cooking we would light a campfire. In order to gather food we would catch river trout with homemade hooks and string. The one luxury we did have was an inflatable canoe we brought each year. This would allow us to venture into less fished parts of the river to find the best trout. I will always recall my childhood fondly because of these camping trips. Thanks mom and dad!
Enhancing Outdoor Adventures
Every summer my brother and I take a trip down south to the Columbia River. This annual getaway serves as a break from our rigorous work schedule and seemingly endless paternal responsibilities. Most years we simply pitch our tents and enjoy the serenity of the outdoors, but this year I have a surprise in store for him.
Since we usually hike to our camping site, our load has to be lightweight, which means that bringing a watercraft along is virtually impossible. After doing some searching online however, I stumbled across a site that sells inflatable canoes. Now that we have some lightweight water transportation, we will be able to explore areas of the Columbia that we have only dreamed of before.
Man’s best friend on land or at sea
Dogs love one thing – to be with their family. When that family plays on the water, your dog will want to play there too. Following everyone into the boat, your dog might climb in before you realize it or take some coaxing at first. They sit up, turning nose in the air, scanning fo
r scents, sniffing the air and listening to the wind, water and birds. They stare into the water and bark at fish, snap at bugs and generally entertain themselves and the family too.
For a nice afternoon trip there are some items to carry for your furry friend. If you are gone for more than an hour or two you’ll need water, plastic bowl, some snacks, leash; if you take on even gurgling faster water or travel a long distance from shore or negotiate challenging currents, it is a good idea to have a life vest on pets too.
Some of the easiest boats to transport and the stablest to use for family and furry friend are inflatable canoes. Many inflatable canoes are really tandem kayaks that easily hold 500 lbs. or more. A family of 5 – parents 2 children and 1 dog can easily be accommodated in 2 kayaks. The tough, rugged materials , like K-80 polykrylar, will stand up to dogs jumping in or out from land or sea.
Short trips are best for getting everyone used to kayaking and the pace of the outdoors life. New routines are exciting and everyone will be ready to eat heartily and turn in early, pup included, at the end of the day.
Family Fascination with Water
Our family always had a fascination with water. When we were very young Mom & Dad took us to the nearby canal lock after dinner. If we were lucky we got to stay through the excitement of the deafening pumps churning enormous volumes of water out of the lock, gently setting the watercraft travelers down. Then the creaking gears dragged the gates open and barges, tugs or yachts would journey on to the next destination. Tired kids fell asleep on the ten minute drive home dreaming of what it was like to navigate the canal.
Summers were lakeside. We had a nice big wooden boat that out Dad took us out fishing on. All week long we waited for the weekend to go fishing on the boat.
Seems we’ve gotten smarter as we’ve gotten older. At least it feels that way most of the time. My family and friends still love the water, but we can enjoy it when and where we want. Gone are the the big wooden boats we grew up with. We prefer the exhilaration and workout we get from a paddling weekend adventure or a quick run across the bay. We carry our boats in our cars and we are unpacked, pumped up and digging in the paddle with our inflatable kayak or inflatable canoe in minutes.
Even on long workdays, we still have time time to dip into the lake, paddle hard enough to have our own glow as we enjoying the sunset painting the sky. We pack up in a few minutes and say goodbye to another amazing day in the finest way – on the water!