I just got a recreational kayak this weekend end and it was fun - although I find it hard to control a bit with the wind on the river. Sometimes it just go sideways. I had my 2 dogs in it also. We had great time just paddling up and down the river Severn. I can also go into the sidestreams and see all the triliiums coming out now this time of the year. It is a good sport for the upper body cause my arms are sore after that. BTW I had my first swim in the river also yesterday. Water is very nice already! Not cold.