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.
I usually get about 2 years out of the gaskets on my Kokatat Goretex Meridian Dry Suit. Gaskets are effectively a consumable item and even with care you can expect to replace them at some point if you use your dry suit regularly for sea or river paddling, kayak fishing, even SUP.
