Monthly Archives: October 2012
Duct Tape Kayak Completes 2012 Slocum River Challenge!
The Duct Tape Kayak had a great performance at this year’s Slocum River Challenge hosted by the Lloyd Center for the Environment in Dartmouth, MA. Alex powered the DT190 to a 3rd place finished in the Men’s Elite Single Touring Kayaks Division. His time was a quick 21:37 for the 2-mile salt-water course. Looks like … Continue reading
Understanding the MA Boating Safety Laws that Apply to Kayakers
Over the years I’ve heard many different versions of how the Massachusetts boating safety laws apply to kayakers. The stories include when and where you’re required to wear a PFD, a proposal on how you’re supposed to instruct a kayaking class, and even some whacky rules aimed to make a kayak more visible to motor … Continue reading
Guidlines for Kayaking with Seals
My “senior week” before college graduation found me strapping my kayak onto the roof of my old station wagon and taking off to Maine. I decided to go it alone so that could get away from the suffocation of the city, sort a few things out, and do some solo paddling in a place where … Continue reading
Photo of the Week: Spray Paint Panda
The Quincy Quarries Recreation Area represents one of the primer outdoor rock climbing venues in Greater Boston. The area contains more than a dozen granite walls (some up to 80ft high!) that represent the remains of the quarry that existed on the site from 1825 to 1963. These walls are covered in unique features including: … Continue reading
Tahe Marine Fit 149 / Bic Sports Adventure 150 Review
The Deets Material: Polyester/fiberglass composite Class: Transitional touring Length: 14’9” Width: 23.5” Weight: 51 lbs Cockpit Size: 35.5 x 16.5 inches Capacity: 298 lbs Hatches/Bulkheads: Bow and Stern Rudder/Skeg: Rudder MSRP: $1,795 Overview Introduced by Tahe Marine, the Fit 149 is a composite touring kayak also marketed by BicSport Kayaks as the Adventure 150. Constructed from a polyester fiberglass composite, the Fit 149 … Continue reading