This summer it wasn't the happy, tropical smell of coconut-scented sunscreen that lingered in the air around Coastal Kayak but the school-lunch-room smell of industrial bleach. It wasn't bikinis or trunks or UV cover-ups that made fashion statements but the masks, buffs, and bandanas of all colors and designs. We greeted customers not the normal way - across our nature-photo-filled countertop, but with a combination of shouts and pantomime through plexiglass and face masks.

Yes, this summer was a bit stressful. But through it all, you, our customers made the difference. Your patience with us and your trust in us made all the sweaty face masks and bleach-stained staff shirts worthwhile. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Fingers crossed that next summer the smell of coconut-scented sunscreen will reign again!

See you on the water!

Mitch and Jen

Mitch at Coast Day 2020 (Virtually!) 

Check out Mitch's information-packed Coast Day presentation on the pros and cons of different types of kayak as well as the equipment you need to stay safe on the water!

Are you scratching the bottom of Netflix by now? Feeling uninspired perusing the thousands of movie options on Amazon Prime? Check out Assateague Coastal Trust's upcoming virtual Wild and Scenic Film Festival! 17 short films totaling 95 minutes - perfect for even the shortest attention spans. You'll have access to them for 5 days beginning October 29th. You can watch them from your own couch drinking your favorite beverage with your sweet puppy-dog nestled in beside you. And your ticket price is going to a great cause!

For those of us who were not fans of crowded spaces even before the pandemic, this is the perfect night in!