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Before Paddle Preparation
All adults (18 yoa or older), Teens or larger pre-teens are considered adults for our trips (~90+ lbs )
- As you fill out the PaddlePlanner, pick the adult ‘yaks or SUPs first (the “Rider” kayak/SUP list only includes boats selected for the Adult paddlers)
- Please note maximum load weight for your watercraft – this is for your safety.
- Adult solo kayaks (1 adult per boat):
- The Aspire & Pungo sit-in solo kayaks have larger cockpit openings – often open enough for a small child or pet under 50lbs.
- The Tarpon & Targa SOT solo kayaks and the HiLife SOT/SUP seats are not enclosed and their layout often permits additional, smaller passengers
- For small/petite adult (<125 lbs) a Pakayak, Aspire 105, or Heron 9XT (Youth Kayak) are good options.
- Katana, Bluefin, Tsunami, & Zephyr cockpits are very snug. Your legs have to be able to slide in as well as your hips.
- Tandem Kayaks (Up to 2 Adults) and the larger SUPs.
- The Pamlico 145T is a 1-2-3 sit-in kayak.
- The front seat can move back to operate as a solo kayak.
- As a tandem kayak it carries 1 or 2 adults/teens plus a child or two; or 1 adult and up to 2 or 3 youths/children (front seat and center spot, depending on their sizes).
- The seats are not removable and only the front seat position can be adjusted
- The Tarpon 135T is a standard tandem Sit on Top (SOT) kayak.
- As a tandem it carries 2 adults/teens plus a child or two (in leg area of each adult seat); or 1 adult and up to 3 youths/children (front seat & front and back leg areas).
- The seats are fixed
- The Targa 130T is a SOT 1-2-3 Kayak with a twist.
- One seat can be moved to the center to operate as a solo kayak.
- As a tandem kayak it carries 1 or 2 adults/teens plus a child or two; or 1 adult and up to 2 or 3 youths/children (front seat and center spot, depending on their sizes).
- The front seat can be reversed to face the rear.
- For a rider who wishes to face the rear paddler.
- The front seat can be removed to permit more options for children, small riders.
- Tandem SUP must be one of the larger ones and be within the weight capacity for the pair or more (for smaller children).
- If seats are desired, only select SUPs can fit 2 seats
- The Pamlico 145T is a 1-2-3 sit-in kayak.
- For Youth/Child solo boats – Herons, Hi Five & Solo, you must identify in advance the adult that will tow them if/when needed.
- For Youth/Child Rider/Helper picking their kayak will determine who they ride with (at least initially)
- Standup Paddle boards (SUP) Seating is not typically an issue unless you wish the option of a a seat (for kayak-style paddling, endurance, or comfort/balance issues), some SUPs can accommodate a second seat.
