I’ve been hankering for a kayak for years now. It’s just never been the right time. With the Yukon before me, I began to wish that I had made it the right time at some point.

Yesterday, on a whim, I decided to check out kayak listings on the local Craigslist. If the first one matched my criteria, I would consider it fate. Said criteria were: about 16′ long (ie. open water model), lightweight, well worn in (I don’t want to be the first one to scratch the bottom!), removable keel, no more than 400$, and blue. The colour is silly, I know, but I just can’t see myself in a red kayak!

At any rate, this was the first kayak that came up:

200$ only. People wonder why I believe in fate.

Now, I just need a paddle, a life vest, a safety kit, and a waterproof bag for carrying gear. Back to Craigslist I go.

Oh, and I need a roof rack. As well as a bike rack. I’m starting to think a covered trailer will soon be in order. 🙂