Whidbey Island, WA from Hastie Lake County Park to Ebey's Landing and back 6-30-2024 

@@kayakintro my kayak has a keel strip but I generally exit while the kayaking is still floating. The hull on mine is made from Basalt and Innegra cloth which is extremely strong (and light)....little chance of damage. I have paddled in rocks including dragging it across the rocks with nothing more than cosmetic damage

@@robertnissenbaum I also usually exit while the kayak is still floating, except with an old Current Designs Squall that has a really small opening. I am looking at your Petrel Play website now, and reading all the layup options :)

@@kayakintro Let me know if I can answer any questions!

@@robertnissenbaum How did you find out about the kayak makers? They are quite new. What did you paddle previously? I started with a surfski but I am more and more interested by sea kayaks. In New Zealand they all have a rudder and are expedition oriented (with often a sail). I like the design of yours and it looks very agile!

@@kayakintro I found out about them 3 years ago when I went looking for a composite kayak to replace the plastic Whisky 16 from Nigel Foster I had been paddling. I wanted something similar and responsive, yet a bit more initial stability in rough water....where I could relax more when coaching...but couldn't justify another heavy kayak so starting looking for light when they popped up in a search. I was impressed, demo'd one, bought one. Now I also paddle the 17' 20" beam Petrel. Almost as stable, as responsive, just needs a bigger radius to turn. The Play is better in tight spaces (rocks) and bigger surf..otherwise I can flip a coin on which to paddle. They are both highly responsive (I need a demo video for both) and there is a sail kit provision for the Petrel as an option. And they can be shipped anywhere!