MOST VERSATILE
The Avocet LV slices through ocean whitecaps as well as it holds a fast, true line on a glassy lake. This British-hulled boat—low-profile, high foredeck—has great secondary stability, which will build confidence in beginners learning to tour. But you won’t outgrow it, either. With fore, aft, and day hatches, the Avocet can be dialed for afternoon, overnight, or even weeklong
excursions. One note of caution:It fits 95-to-140-pound paddlers best. 15’11″x20.5″, 46 lbs; valleyseakayaks.com