Hi Folks,

I've been paddling since 1968 when I built my first kayak out of
plywood. It was a plan out of Mechanics Illustrated called the Plyak.
Great boat at the time and logged a lot of miles on it. I've continued
to paddle over the years and for at least a decade, made a good living
at it. Most recently as Paddle Trails Coordinator for Berkeley County,
South Carolina. Got paid to explore all of the waters in the county,
map the streams, and write a paddle trails book as well as create a
website for the county. You can see it here: www.berkeleyblueways.com

My current kayak is a Walden Adirondack. It is one of the rotomolded
poly Yaks, about 12' in length, with a huge cockpit and one of the most
comfortable seats in the industry. It is a sit inside Yak which I prefer for
paddling all seasons. Extremely stable, tracks very well with almost no
tendancy to weathervane in contrary winds. Has more than adequate
dry storage aft for a nice shore lunch or an overnight trip. I've really
enjoyed this boat and would recommend it highly.



Warm regards, Jim