Took our new canoe out for a short first paddle on Loch Maree, in the Northwest highlands of Scotland. Straightforward and reasonably quick to inflate with the supplied pump (just as well as the midges were fierce). First impressions were very good - stable, easy to steer, travelled well. We didn't try the fins so can't comment on them. Nor have we tried it as a 3-person canoe yet but we're confident that will work ok (as long as the bow doesn't have long legs). A few days later we took it to the lovely Mellon Udrigle beach, but were put off by the strong offshore breeze. Probably it would have coped fine, but we preferred not to risk it while still getting to know the canoe. The manual is a bit minimal - some explanation of valve inflation/deflation would be helpful. A video showing the neatest way to pack it into the carry bag would be great. However we managed, and I was able to carry it all of 100 yards to the beach (but only just, as a weedy septuagenarian).