This was my first kayak. Having only rented a kayak once before buying this one I found it very easy to adapt to kayaking.my boyfriend had an old town canoe so I wanted an old town kayak. The Castine is long and sleek. Tracks well and I never felt unstable in it. Paddled on small ponds and lakes. A few times more wind than I would like but the Castine cut the wind and handled well. Plenty of storage and cargo straps. Never had leaks.Seat is comfortable even after a few hours absolutely love this kayak. The only problem I had was the weight. I am under 5 ft and it was too heavy for me. Otherwise a great kayak and recommend it.
