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Purchased two Blackwater kayaks for my wife and I three years ago, I have previous experience kayaking but my wife none.
We have had great fun in these kayaks, they are not too heavy and easily manhandled, if the weathers nice I just stick them on the roof rack and we take off or plan the day before taking a picnic lunch/tea to the nearest river, lake.

I find the Blackwater OK on the sea provided its no more that a force 2 maybe just touching force 3 - certainly no more. I have read one or two reviewers commenting that they have taken them out on whitewater or surf, all I can say is that they must be experienced in moderate plus sea conditions.

With a very large cockpit, entry and exit is easy. Watertight, well sealed hatch with dry storage for a day outing or perhaps two, including additional space behind seat. Good bracing of knees and feet both of which are easy to adjust.

Stable and easy to paddle with reasonable cruising speed. Very manoeuvrable without use of skeg which is easy to drop and lift and in use greatly assists tracking. The seat and backrest have plenty of adjustment and we both find them very comfortable, I have paddled for 3 - 4 hours non stop in complete comfort - like most things needs a bit of time to adjust to ones contours !

Tough, capable boat from a top manufacturer which I would be happy to recommend to a friend. If we ever wish to sell I’m sure they hold their value well.

My wife says she likes the modern colours :)

SerenVen.