On the Sea Eagle at Moss Lake

Ever since we first discovered the loop around Moss Lake, it has been one of our favorite hiking trails.  The 115 acre lake itself looked quite peaceful since no motorized boats are allowed there.  We have always wished we could join the other kayakers there, specially when we noticed that the loons did not seem to be bothered by them. Since we do not have any decent kayak carrier yet, that wish did not appear to be possible any time soon.


Until we bought what is probably our best chance to kayak on other lakes besides Kayuta.  The Sea Eagle SE370 Inflatable Kayak with Pro Package came with the SE370 kayak hull, 2 deluxe seats, 2 aluminum paddles, a foot pump, repair kit and a carrybag.  Although the kayak weighs only 32 lbs, when except the paddles are inside the bag, the total weight is around 42 lbs.  Its a good thing the trail to the lake is only a short distance.

 

After easily inflating the kayak and seats, we were ready to explore the lake.  Although the kayak supposedly can carry 3 people and up to 650 lbs, my 6-footer husband my barely 5 foot frame were just comfortable.   Three average-sized people would be really crowded in the kayak.

 It was wonderful to just paddle around the lake without any wakes from motor boats.  Inspite of the relatively high winds from an approaching thunderstorm, the kayak was very stable.  We watched the lake's resident osprey flying to and from it's nest on the island.  We were able to get so close to the island that we could hear some chirping.

My husband even enjoyed trying solo-kayaking.  The day was almost perfect.  The only things missing were the loons.