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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!
Compact and Foldable Canoes
The ultimate weekend getaway boat is safe, stable and durable. The SE-330 inflatable canoe packs down to fit in a storage bag, but has cargo space for camping supplies for several days. An inflatable canoe can be used for fishing, yacht tending or skin diving. For river runners, the Sea Eagle 330 can handle up to class three whitewater. In many ways, this is the easiest to use, the most versatile and the most fun inflatable canoe.
Go on a wonderful river adventure by yourself or with friends. Bring along an inflatable boat designed for paddlers with average build. This lightweight and easy-to-pack craft will float smoothly on the water. It also has plenty of room for your gear.
An Affordable Alternative to Standard Kayaks
There’s nothing quite as fun as paddling around a calm lake in a kayak. It’s a fun and relaxing way to gain some amazing views and get a bit of exercise. But standard kayaks are definitely an investment, and even renting can quickly become pricey. So, if you want to enjoy the experience of kayaking but don’t want to shell out a huge amount of money at one time, look into inflatable kayaks as an alternative. These are lighter and more portable than standard plastic or fiberglass kayaks, and they still offer you that unbeatable kayaking experience.
The only downside is that you can’t always take inflatable kayaks where you can take other kayaks. Sometimes the conditions are simply too rough or too dangerous. But these inflatable versions are ideal for small, calm rivers or lakes. After all, you still have a sturdy paddle, and the kayak also has plastic skegs underneath. These skegs work like a fixed rudder, so you’re definitely afforded some stability. Many of the kayaks are also made of extremely durable vinyl, so you can safely take the kayak many places without worrying about it popping or getting a slow leak.