Hi Emily, At last i have a photo for you of me paddling in Cockatoo Lake near Lucindale SA last April. We were at thersa creek dam about 3 months ago and the kayaking was brilliant. Also, have just been up to venus bay for last week kayaking. The kayak handles well in 1 half foot waves and i also tried a bit of surfing (near the shore) as we have the sharks around here a bit. Here is bertie bear i told u about. I made him his life jacket as he's not too good a swimmer... he comes out with me if its not too rough and we certainly get attention!!!!!!! Could u tell me after i have been in the sea do i have to give it a fresh water wash? Have had a couple of people interested in the kayak so i give them the information to read. Cheers, Tricia