British Sea Kayak Bug Got Me
Cautionary tale… I used to be like you. Paddled plastic Perceptions, spent reasonable amounts of money on my hobbies, owned a single set of Walmart dry bags. It was simpler time.
Now my kayak costs more than my car, I’ve got enough boutique gear to run an expeditionary outfitter, and I can’t stop acquiring obscure navigational knowledge. I think my wife is growing tired of me shouting bird species as we drive down the road - and sometimes I wake up in a sweat thinking about my roll technique.
Don’t buy a composite British sea kayak unless you want paddling to become your entire personality and your career. Heed my warning. It’s a slippery slope friends. Before long you’ll quit your desk job to spend 90% of your time outdoors - half feral & perpetually salty.
It’s not so bad though.
Sometimes people tell me I have a pretty boat & then it’s all worthwhile.