Pair the 1040 with a five-horsepower gas or electric outboard or a tiller-drive trolling motor, and you’re off to the races. Then, switch to push pole or rowing with oars to silently navigate shallow ...

To our surprise, the kayaks didn't come with oars – instead, you paddle with your feet, which is much simpler than rowing. We trailed our guide along the coast before venturing further out to ...