Yesterday we introduced Suzaan’s sister to the cozy, comfortable and dry world of sit-inside kayaks. Linelle has paddled before but only on a sit-on top kayak so at first the whole concept of a splash skirt was rather difficult to understand and maybe even a little daunting. As I recall, the first time I went kayaking the thought of attaching myself to something that can capsize and potentially drown me just didn’t make too much sense at the time. That sentiment didn’t last long however, the first cold wave that splashed onto my lap had me raving about this wonderful skirt that keeps the cockpit warm and dry. Of course capsizing a few times and performing wet exits added to the confidence and appreciation for the splashy. After a short while you become so accustomed to having it on that you actually feel rather naked without it and its at times like these that you realize how many rogue waves and water droplets actually make their way into your cockpit. As Suz can attest, splash skirts also prevent unprotected, bare legs from getting roasted in the sun as they tend to be 100% UV resistant. Its hard to beleive but Suzaan managed to burn herself some bobby sox which lasted for more than a year. The sun is so dangerous these days, you cannot afford to go out unprotected, especially not when its cloudy.
Suzaan demonstrating how the splashy works
the customary visit to the Seal family
Linelle looking comfortable
