Quiet Kayaking: Kayaking and Packrafting 2026

January - Nada

Periods of high winds, essential tasks, eye surgery and other 'stuff' rather got in the way of mucking around on the water.

February

Welcome to my blog.

September 2016.
After a 50 year break I have returned to paddling a kayak. As a teenager I paddled various skin-on-frame kayaks, until scuba-diving took over. Recently I felt the need to do a bit of quiet paddling, which is why, for my 70th. birthday, I bought myself a folding kayak ...... easy to store between the occasional outings and no need to car-top. So, don't expect accounts of thrilling adventures on this blog. Although my Neris kayak is capable of a lot more, I will only be doing quiet, relaxing paddling in good conditions.
Update July 2017.
In addition to my folding kayak I now have a lightweight inflatable one ....... for snatched opportunities for a fun paddle

Update July 2018.

Another inflatable kayak has been added to the collection ........ one for comfort paddling.
Update May 2022.
Neris Valkure-1 folding kayak returned to the Neris dealer in the U.K. - for resale on my behalf, or possible trade-in for something different.
Update March 2023.
Neris Smart-1 hybrid kayak received direct from the Neris Ukraine factory. The U.K. dealer had arranged a trade-in for my Valkure-1.
Update November 2023
Neris Smart-1 kayak has made the Gumotex Twist kayak rather redundant ........ now has a good home with family in the U.K.
Update June 2024
An Anfibio Delta MX packraft added to the collection.

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