Lakes, harbor areas, bays...paddles well. Not built to be the fastest, but very stable and tracks well. The biggest plus - carrying it when wheels are not useable (last 50-100 yards to the water, down a slope, across the beach}. At under 45 lbs, I can carry it with paddle, seat, and stuff without doubling back. After more than 6 years, it's my favorite of the 5 I have. Never had a leak.
