It’s been nearly a year since I last wandered into the mangrove tunnel off the IWC in Hobe Sound. From the look of it, I may be one of the few who still venture here—or perhaps no one has passed this way in months. There is nowhere quite as magical. Beneath the tangled canopy of... Continue Reading →
Astral V-Eight PDF
As a dedicated enthusiast of Sea Kayaks, with a particular fondness for the Rebel Ilaga and Nordkapp HM models, I was in search of a suitable PDF that would seamlessly accommodate the back flotation while maintaining compatibility with the low deck of an ocean cockpit. This is precisely where the Astral V-Eight excels. It's skillfully... Continue Reading →
Valley Nordkapp HM (SOLD)
This is a rare black on black Valley Nordkapp HM, fiberglass, and one of the most comfortable kayaks I have paddled. Made for distance and speed, this boat tracks beautifully under any conditions. Comes with 2-piece articulating Werner Kalliste carbon paddle (712 g, 220cm), Brooks neoprene spray skirt, DANUU canvas cover, Richie deck compass, built... Continue Reading →
Rebel Ilaga (SOLD)
ILAGA in Greenlandic means “friend”; and you should be as picky when choosing your kayak as you are when choosing your friends! Designed by Johan Wirsen and available from Rebel Kayaks only, this Ilaga is a low volume Greenland style kayak (37 lbs. - Kevlar/Carbon layup). It is probably one of the best rolling kayaks... Continue Reading →
Valley Nordkapp HM
It's been awhile since something great came across the selling boards, but I look every day and late yesterday a blurred image caught my eye. I am grateful the seller posted some spotty images of this boat, otherwise the keen eye may have snapped this one up before I had a chance, but I got... Continue Reading →