Paddling on the web

Kayaks have become the vessel of choice for those who want to get close to the sea -- providing a perfect platform for fishing, exploring, exercising or simply messing about.

Now boatinglifestyleadventure has launched a new webpage for Ocean Kayak that makes finding the right craft for your adventures a piece of cake. The site (www.ocean-kayak.com.au) has a full rundown on every kayak in the company's range and fully technical specifications, so would-be buyers can see and compare the various craft to make their perfect choice.

There are sit-on-top single, tandem and fishing kayaks and accessories including paddles, PFDs and sail systems. The new site was developed after consultation with customers and product managers, so the all the questions that surround kayaks are easily answered.

With an increasing number of offshore anglers trying to get among the bigger gamefish from kayaks, the new site has a complete rundown on both inshore and the top of the range offshore kayaks, including the Ultra 4.3 that has a silent variable speed electric motor to allow trolling offshore for different species of gamefish.

All the Ocean Kayaks designed for fishing have room to fit electronic fishfinders and waterproof compartments for batteries and even rods and reels.

While most kayaks are launched from protected beaches and ramps in inlets before heading into open water, the Ocean Kayak range as just as happy taking a keen fisher out through the surf and back through the waves to the beach.

Ocean Kayak product manager Lindsay McCullough says the new website is the perfect interactive research tool: "The website caters for all kayakers," McCullough said: "Whether you like to tandem kayak down your local river on weekends, love the thrill of chasing fish in deep water, or use kayaking as a means of fitness, the website will help you find your perfect match."

Ocean Kayak dealers around Australia hold regular demonstration days and those interested can simply check out the demo day calendar in the website for upcoming opportunities.