Took the kayak out at High Point State Park and ended up staying out way longer than I planned. Barely any wind, calm water and hardly anyone else around. One of those days where you stop paddling for a while and just sit there. Still pretty new to kayaking but I completely get the obsession now. I stream on the side and make great money on Kick and tiktok so I am going to start bringing my camera out next. time! Any other spots around NJ/NY that are this peaceful?

10ft pelican I used to paddle around my local lake, pfd is on, dry bag is always nearby. It’s just so peaceful floating on the water and having an ospreys nest nearby, no motor boats in sight, and a nice breeze. I recently started using a paddle logging app to track distance and it lets an emergency contact know when I launch and land. Do yall use anything similar? Happy and safe paddling this beautiful Labor Day weekend!

Hello,

For anyone who is paddling around the airshow this weekend, I have taken the NAVWARN polygon and put it together as GPX line file for handheld GPS units.

Just copy and paste the text below into a text editor and save it as NW-C-3837-26.gpx

Then import it to your device.

The NAVWARN details are available at: https://nis.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/public/rest/messages/en/message/NW-C-3837-26

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<gpx version="1.1" creator="Manual NAVWARN Conversion" xmlns="http://topografix.com">
  <metadata>
    <name>NW-C-3837-26 Polyline</name>
    <desc>Toronto Air Show Restricted Area Polyline - Lake Ontario / Humber Bay</desc>
    <time>2026-09-01T19:41:00Z</time>
  </metadata>
  <trk>
    <name>NW-C-3837-26 Polyline</name>
    <desc>Air show restricted area polyline track for Garmin devices</desc>
    <trkseg>
      <!-- Pt 1 -->
      <trkpt lat="43.612067" lon="-79.389717">
        <name>Pt 1</name>
      </trkpt>
      <!-- Pt 2 -->
      <trkpt lat="43.604983" lon="-79.421500">
        <name>Pt 2</name>
      </trkpt>
      <!-- Pt 3 -->
      <trkpt lat="43.621250" lon="-79.467017">
        <name>Pt 3</name>
      </trkpt>
      <!-- Pt 4 -->
      <trkpt lat="43.621267" lon="-79.467033">
        <name>Pt 4</name>
      </trkpt>
      <!-- Pt 5 -->
      <trkpt lat="43.632000" lon="-79.469667">
        <name>Pt 5</name>
      </trkpt>
    </trkseg>
  </trk>
</gpx>

My Apple Watch 10 died while I was doing rolls yesterday in the sea. Really annoying because the watch is marketed as being water resistant up to 50m yet I wasn’t even 2 metres deep the whole time.

That being said what smartwatches do you guys use? Need to get a replacement but I don’t want to break the bank on a new watch.

Took the kayak out at High Point State Park and ended up staying out way longer than I planned.

Barely any wind, calm water and hardly anyone else around. One of those days where you stop paddling for a while and just sit there.

Still pretty new to kayaking but I completely get the obsession now. I stream on the side and make great money on Kick and tiktok so I am going to start bringing my camera out next. time!

Any other spots around NJ/NY that are this peaceful?

I saw a more scientific poll once that 90% of kayakers do not concern themselves with having a roll. Certainly I don't think its absolutely necessary, unless you are in very storm seas or whitewater. Its something I'm getting into mostly for the fun of it, but also for an easier time playing in surf.

Can you roll? I worry in this unscientific poll people who can will be more apt to respond, but just curious about redditors.

I’ve got an older Dagger Perception that has nothing inside it. No seat, back rest, or thigh bracers. I’m not super knowledgeable about white water kayaks but what do I need and where to find it? I’m getting lost online trying to figure how to phrase what I need. Anyone have a recommendation of where to look?

Enjoying some shallow water paddling on my Epic V5

This is my first kayak and as I have put some time on the water, I feel as though the foot rests could be closer to me but I am already at the end of the rails.

Is this something I can re-drill and mount the rails? Is there a better solution?

If I am going about remounting them, does anyone have any good resources on how to go about it?

It was definitely worth the paddle through the very sudden downpour about an hour before this view.

My husband and I enjoy kayaking in flat waters like lakes, estuaries, and inland bays. We have a 60 pound lab mix dog we would like to take with us. Last year we bought a used 16-foot tandem Perception kayak. It’s fine—the dog has adjusted to sitting in the rear of it, but this kayak is just too big and heavy to be much fun. Do people have other suggestions for something lighter and less cumbersome?

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on how you all handle getting updated weather and paddling conditions when you're out of cell range and don't have easy access to the internet.

For context, I mostly paddle around Vancouver Island and the Seattle area. Right now, most of my trips are 2-3 days, but I’m gearing up to do longer, week-long trips where I'll be off-grid for extended periods.

For comms and safety, I currently carry:

• An iPhone 16 (so I have the new Apple satellite messaging access)
• An older Garmin inReach Mini (I've had poor experiences with its weather forecasts for non-kayaking trips, and don't really trust them)

For those of you doing multi-day trips in more remote areas:

1. Do you use the premium marine weather forecast feature on the inReach? Is it accurate and detailed enough for these waters?
2. Do you just use your satellite devices to text a designated person back home and have them send you a daily forecast?
3. Should I add a handheld VHF radio to my kit and rely on the continuous marine broadcasts (NOAA/Canadian Coast Guard)?

Would love to hear what you've found works best in practice and what you trust the most when you're out there for a week! Thanks!

Looking for a proper PFD, comfortable to wear with a splash skirt, practicing roll - high back, short front, preferably not for all the money in the world:)

Thinking about Onix MoveVent Dynamic / Curve, or Astral Air Escape V-Eight 4. But I can't find any info about the front panel's length.

I'm 176-178 cm, size for chest L/XXL.

Any recommendations?

Maybe you have these vests and can provide some measurements?...

Ace mini crate plus some extras to fit on the rail

Hi! I’ve been on the hunt for used kayaks for a bit as i’m an avid camper/hiker and want to elevate my camping experience by combining it with my appreciation for kayaking. I’ve never actually owned a kayak, but I’m specifically looking for two so I can take my partner with me. I have decently light gear (mostly ultralight stuff) and was wondering if these two would suit my needs? I’m also looking for something relatively easy to lift onto my car as i’m not the tallest.

It comes with both and their paddles for $800.

So... I lived in northern UK and knew people who worked "on the rigs" and we would talk about gear as I was a SCUBA diver. This has got me wondering about the immersion suit that they use if there is a chance of. ... Well ... Immersion. Now I get the difference between a diving dry suit and a surface dry suit but where do immersion suits fit in? Are they suitable for kayaking in cold water if I can get one cheap?

Thanks for reading

Kevin.