My kayak is a Perception Swifty, which is 9.5 ft long and weighs about 38 lbs. This kayak is easy to handle and very stable with a wide cockpit to easily get in and out of. When I paddle, I use a spray skirt to cover the cockpit to keep the water and hot sun off my legs.

I love to paddle on lakes and rivers (some whitewater) and my Swifty is easy to maneuver and control especially with the adjustable foot braces.

The carry handles on the Swifty makes it easy to carry and I have no problem securing the kayak to my roof rack and kayak rack. One thing that is a must with the Swifty is a cockpit cover. I bought mine for $20 and it’s great at keeping those spiders and bugs out of the boat. When I’m not using my Swifty I hang it on a kayak sling.

I have been kayaking for twenty years and have paddled many different types of kayaks but the Swifty which is great for beginner and experienced kayakers is the only kayak I have ever owned.

The only disappointment I have about my Swifty is when I bought it, they didn’t offer it in all the cool colors that they have now. It’s tempting to get a new colorful one.  

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A kayaking event for every kayaker.

Here is a kayaking event that has something for every kayaker in my family. We have kayakers who love to race to the finish line and kayakers who love to just paddle and enjoy the scenery. We are always looking for events that offer both options and the Chasco Fiesta Kayak Race and Fun Paddle does just that.
The Chasco Fiesta Kayak Race and Fun Paddle will be held on Saturday, March 27th in New Port Richey Florida. The kayak race is 8 miles (approx) and the fun paddle 2 miles (approx). Paddling will be on the historic Pithlachascotee River.

The starting point will be at the James E. Grey Preserve. The ending point will be at Sims Park boat launch in downtown Port Richey. You will need to paddle back to the starting point at James E. Grey or arrange for your own pickup at the Sims Park boat Launch.

According to their website:
Pre-registration is recommended
All participants will receive a tee shirt
Kayak rentals are available.

For more information and to find out how to register, please click here to go to our Races and Event page.

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