Christian Leger

LOWER PRICE: Asking $3,200 or best offer. This Tiderace Xceed-S is a full carbon epoxy layup and at 17'9", and it weights in at just 48 lbs with hatch covers! The seamless construction is slick and the full length keelstrip makes this design even stronger. This kayak is just two years old and in great condition. The deck is nearly spotless; the hull shows some scratches and dings but nothing structural. At nearly 18', the Xceed is a fast, sea worthy, yet highly maneuverable craft at home in dynamic water and ready for the long haul. What makes it so fast and maneuverable? Hull design and cockpit ergonomics: TideRace kayaks have a unique cockpit design that makes them more comfortable and more efficient to paddle. Like all TideRace brand kayaks, Xceeds are built extremely stiff and strong so they can take a lot of punishment. Email at cleger58@gmail.com

We purchased the kayaks toward the end of 2016 if I recall. The LV isn't outfitted to have what P&H calls the "skudder", whatever this means, so it could be from the year before.

We are making room in our basement and paring down a few kayaking items in the process. Scorpio LV, ,Orange, Skeg, 16'8" with hatch cover. Bought new 2.5 years ago and used only twice since purchase. Mint condition except a few scrapes on the hull. Asking $1250 Scorpio MV, Yellow, Skeg, 17'6" with hatch cover. Bought new 2.5 years ago and used only twice since purchase. Mint condition except a few scrapes on the hull. Asking $1250 Seals Surf Sprayskirt, small, fits Scorpio. Mint. Asking $60 Seals Surf Sprayskirt, medium, fits Scorpio. Mint. Asking $60 Werner paddle, Skagit, 220cm, carbon blend, standard size shaft and reinforced fiberglass blade, adjustable ferrule, never used (still has stickers on). Asking $85 Aquabound Eagle Ray Hybrid, 220cm, carbon blend, standard size shaft and reinforced fiberglass blade, adjustable ferrule, never used (still has stickers on). Asking $85 While much is available online regarding these items, I would welcome giving more details should you be interested. Christian Leger

The Dolphin Cove Pod fared well on the return although the sea become pretty snotty (to use a favorite Downeast Expression) after we left the shelter of Jewell Island and we were in for a "squirrely" paddle to reach the marina. Thankfully, there were warm chowders and blueberry muffins waiting for us at the Dolphin! This was a great weekend of kayak camping despite (or maybe because of) the moody weather. Jewell Island is apply named: the coast offers a beautiful paddle and the trails lead to wonderful and surprising sites (thank you Gary for being an invaluable guide). I'm not much of a birder but we were given the opportunity to see a few beautiful specimen. And the company was truly fun to spend time together (old and new acquaintances alike). Here is a link to a few photographs to add to an already great collection: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yh4Tvu55mwHifEsQA Thank you Gary for spearheading this adventure!