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June 2008 New Articles Up!
  • Use TopKayaker.net's Kayak Research Tool - An interactive database of over 600 kayak models new and discontinued with photos, stats and links to reviews, articles, accessories, & manufacturers.
  • Ocean Kayak Demo Day 2008- Field Reviews By Tom Holtey Featuring: Malibu II XL - Prowler 13, 15 - Peekaboo - Scrambler 11. I tried several of Ocean Kayaks newer models this spring on a fresh water lake in New Hampshire. Here are my observations.
  • SHARK TAGGING BY KAYAK - Catch & Release Program for documenting threatened species. The slaughter of 100 million sharks a year has severe repercussions for the whole marine ecosystem - By Simon Everett
  • The Kestrel 140 by Current Designs & Hurricane's Phoenix 140
    A field review pros and cons of these two touring sit-on-top kayaks
  • Field Review: KASKAZI MARLIN
    This is the angler version of Kaskazi's Dorado Sit-on-top Kayak model

Updated Articles: "How To Choose A Kayak Paddle" & "How To Choose A Kayak"

Visit Our Full Library of Kayak Articles:
INSTRUCTION - INTERVIEWS - DESTINATIONS - SAFETY - NATURE ISSUES - CUSTOMIZATION & REPAIR
TOURING - DIVING - SURF - WHITEWATER - FISHING

TOM'S TOP KAYAKER SHOP New! SmartTrack Rudder Systems. We have also recently added TopKayaker Roof Rack Pads, Manta Ray 4pc Paddle, and Patch-N-Go Repair.

All Ocean Kayak brand boats are now available by special order through TopKayaker.Net. Get more information or place your order with Tom by e-mail tom@topkayaker.net or by phone 877-893-1726. Pickup is in New Hampshire, free kayak lesson included! New gear added all the time. We also provide links that support TopKayaker.net to Quality gear at REI, Sierra Trading Post, Bass Pro & others. Looking for a kayak accessory that is hard to find? Ask Tom

WELCOME! 16 NEW FORUM MEMBERS SINCE OUR LAST NEWSLETTER!
The Forum is an excellent source for experienced advice as well as interesting and fun banter. Thanks to all of you who give of your time and expertise. Beginner questions always enjoyed and most always answered promptly. We regret that it is necessary to screen registrations at this time so we can protect our members from sales efforts from unrelated organizations.

CALENDAR 2008: Events-A-Plenty! Coast to coast and everywhere in-between! From symposiums to demo days! Listed by date and state, take a look. Our Calendar welcomes your events.

KAYAK CLASSIFIEDS: We welcome individuals who have a kayak to sell or who are seeking a used boat. If your item has sold please let us know! You can re-place it too! Ads have been placed for:

  • Scupper Pro - Iowa
  • Heritage Expedition Sea Kayaks - Calgary Canada
  • Hop On Top 18 - Rhode Island
  • Our Forum also has some kayaks posted for sale - use the Forum search feature

NEW REVIEWS BY YOU - We maintain a database of Kayak Reviews by you. You can also search forum posts for reviews. Please let us all know how you like your kayak. Recent reviews:Model Manufacturer

  • Emotion - Grand Slam
  • Bibao - Bic Sport
  • Hurricane Phoenix 140
  • Kestrel 140-Current Designs
  • Prowler-Ocean Kayak
  • Malibu II XL-Ocean Kayak
  • Peekaboo-Ocean Kayak
  • Scrambler 11-Ocean Kayak
  • Prowler 13-Ocean Kayak
  • Marlin-Kaskazi
  • Dorado-Kaskazi

CLUBS - Make sure your club is listed and/or updated. TopKayaker.Net also maintains a current list of water quality organization contact info for groups around the country and the world.

Tom & Athena Holtey
TopKayaker.Net / Sit-on-topKayaking.com