New kayaks and canoes are getting very expensive! The cost of importing - shipping, duty and taxes, the cost of materials and labour, cost of commercial/retail space and staff costs (especially weekends when most want to go paddling). If you are buying a kayak that is coming from overseas, what happens if it arrives damaged? Importers should carry (very expensive) insurance policies to deal with these circumstances. Kayak shops are disappearing as the cost of living increases.
Secondhand is a great option that really should be considered!
Are you ready for a new opportunity that provides you working experience while kayaking through the world’s most liveable city?
Based on the bay of Port Melbourne, East Coast Kayaking and Sea Kayak Australia is recruiting qualified kayaking instructors to travel along the open waters and lead tours as the head instructor.
Well… Like anything to do with paddle sports, this is general in nature and is my opinion... My points of view are constantly changing as I paddle more and as many different crafts that I can and in differing locations and environments, and with different pods of people. We do recommend that you undertake training with a qualified Paddle Australia Instructor or Sea Guide and Sea Leaders. Please do let us know what you are thinking as it helps others out there!
A PFD is not an ornament for your deck, or a cushion to pad out that hard fibreglass seat - it may be the only thing between you and disaster if it all goes pear-shaped.
Nearly all states and territories have a regulation that it is mandatory to wear a PFD when kayaking - there are some exceptions but we recommend that regardless of those you wear a PFD at all times.
