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We will start by saying tandem kayaks (aka divorce boats) are great for certain situations. Sometimes they are a personal preference. The front seat is ideal for someone who can’t or wishes not to paddle. There is extra space in a tandem kayak suitable for coolers, diaper bags, younger children, pets etc. 

This all seems perfect until one considers paddling them. They are bigger boats and harder to paddle, especially without the help from the front passenger. With a front paddler, there is a considerable amount of teamwork involved; hence it’s nickname. Many couples come back happy with their choice while many come back wishing they made a better choice; I think in reference to the boat but not always sure. The front person in the tandem kayak often come back with a kink in their neck from turning all the time to talk to their partner. 

My recommendation most times and always thanked after is go with single kayaks whenever possible. You can pull up next to each other, be together, do your own maneuvers without being in the same boat. We have many of each to choose from, you can decide when you get here.

This is mainly a matter of preference. We will start with the pros of a sit on top. These boats are easier to sit in as your whole body is on top. Some people may have mobility issues which make sitting on top a better choice.

Sit on kayaks are easier to get back on if you end up in the water. This is very important if boating far from shore like large lakes, bays, oceans. Motorboats or weather conditions often create waves that can enter the kayak. The sit on top style kayaks shed water out the bottom, making the need to bail nonexistent.

The cons are often a wet butt. The water sometimes come up from the scupper holes in the bottom. Items you take with you should be attached to the boat so you don’t loose them. 

The sit in kayaks are by far more popular in our area. You sit lower in the water, bringing your center of gravity lower. They seem to be less tippy so to speak. Most sit in kayaks are lighter, and easier to handle, especially on land. 

Close to half of your body is in the kayak, protected from the elements like wind, sun, rain, tree branches etc. Personal belongings like food, drinks, back packs, etc can be stowed away in the cockpit or a dry hatch in the boat. Our kayaks are recreational style which have bigger openings to get out. If you are unfortunate to roll over, you just fall out of the boat. They are not like the whitewater type where you are strapped in with a spray skirt and need to learn roll maneuvers.

The cons of the sit in kayaks mainly deal with getting water out of them. You must get them to shore to empty them out through the drain hole. They are nearly impossible to get back into them out on the water.

This is a matter of preference; we have both and you can choose. 

While on a kayaking adventure, you will be subject to the outdoor elements. Around water it tends to be cooler and perhaps a little windier. Dress in layers. You can shed clothing as you get warmer, but you can’t add clothing you don’t have with you.

Looser, less restrictive clothing that breathes or wicks away moisture from the body is best. That said, you want to be comfortable. An extra change of clothing left in your vehicle for when you get back is a wise choice. Some of our kayaks have a dry hatch to stow away extra gear, but if you have a drybag for your things, you should bring it. 

Hat, sunblock, windbreaker and/or a poncho is a good idea, as your weather may change from your start to finish outing.  

Footware is often overlooked. You most likely will get your feet wet or muddy while getting in or out of your boat. I’d leave your expensive sneakers or fancy shoes in your vehicle. Tighter fitting footwear will not slide off or get lost in the mud as easily as flipflops. We have a back wall of lost and lonely flipflops that visitors marvel over. 

Our customers are mostly out here for the 3 hour trip and come as they are. A look ahead at the weather will prepare you for your trip.