Welcome to Kayak-Kayak of Holland, Michigan. Thanks for
coming to visit us in our world. Cheers, Skip
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“In all things of Nature, there is something of the marvelous”….Aristotle
We love these words and thoughts of our friend Mr, Aristotle. Frankly, we cannot find a better opening quote that so clearly resonates with what we believe about nature, so we have used this as the opening line for our web site for several years. Aristotle’s statement reflects our thinking, our commitment and our experience and we invite you to join us: Step into the Marvelous!
Focus on Nature
We are particularly blessed to be able to focus on the paddling venue here in Michigan. What really makes this special is that Michigan offers a wide range of paddling options. West Michigan, our immediate area, is a microcosm of Michigan Paddling. Our goal is for at least one group paddle per week this summer. We have been hard pressed to do on a regular basis in the past because of heavy schedules ….but this year; we set aside Wednesdays On the Water. See more under the “What’s Happening” section later on this site.
We are happy to help you identify and plan your trip. Check out our blog http://skipsnotes.blogspot.com/ and you can find us on Twitter, Face book and You Tube. Our paddling venues are among the most beautiful in the country.
We are thinking about a Les Cheneaux trip later in the summer. Space will be limited on this trip, so let us know of your interest.
New Location
We moved last year, but only a couple of hundred yards to 360 Douglas Avenue, which is across the street from our former location. Come see us. Grab a cup of coffee and a pastry at DeBoer Bakerii, our next door neighbors!
Balance Your Life
Another continuing theme for us is “Balance your Life”. You will notice this on various printed materials from our shop. We realize that the best way to enjoy paddling and reap returns from your outdoor adventures is for a balance in your approach. This means to us regular exercise, good nutrition, healthy relationships and a reasonable approach to work. It is our experience that this is a meaningful reality and a motivating force for our customers, both buyers and renters of kayaks.
Boat Lines
We are very pleased to offer a strong line of brands in our kayaks. The manufacturers are all paddlers and family businesses that are committed to paddlers whom they see as an extension of their family. The Delsyk line of kayaks is designed by Mike Necklar (the founder of Necky) he is back with this outstanding line of boats which fit between our Prijon touring boats and the Emotion recreational line of kayaks. Our Nifty touring boats include the 385 (12’6”) and 430 (14’1”). The 430 comes equipped with a rudder or skeg. The Tuktu is a great river kayak, at 10’4” kayak with a single rear hatch and bulkhead and weighing only 42 lbs. I have spent many a day in the Tuktu and find it to be just a wonderful boat for rivers and lakes. The Salish is a new tandem design for excellent paddling at a terrific price point. This is a particularly unique combination of quality, performance and value!
In the Emotion line, we have several new models available this year to complement the ever popular Glide and Temptation models. If you are looking for fun in quality recreational kayak that is fit for Michigan waters…..the Emotion line is terrific and at great price points. Performance and price is combined in this line
These are great value boats that bring our customers even a wider selection of good value.
