I started the day with the Ocean Yak Board during a private kayak surfing lesson up at Tourmaline. As it went I didn't get close to the one hour minimum I promised to paddle each boat so I had plans to go out after work and shred things up at Dog Beach. That was before I was reminded that our Wednesday Night Skills Sessions were starting up last night and I was on duty. Hence the Yak Board was saved for yet another day and I ended up in the plastic Eliza from Necky.
The skills session went well with the first lone skills session attendee becoming perhaps a bit overwhelmed with an over zealous coach trying to dump a bit too much info in on a single session. We worked on a bunch of strokes in our usual practice area then went for a loop around Quivira Basin putting the newly refined strokes to use.
Like it's composite counter part that I reviewed early on, this plastic version of the Eliza is touted as being designed for women. Never mind that, or the fact that I was actually wearing a PFD also designed for women, I say "If the shoe fits wear it." The Eliza is great for any smaller framed person looking for a boat that actually fits. It's not as long as many other touring boats but it still keeps up fairly well and tracks straight without any fuss even without using the rudder with which it's equipped. At only 49 pounds it's also much lighter than many plastic touring boats which makes moving it off the water much easier. The Eliza is a great pick for anybody (woman or man) looking for a good handling day tripping or short overnight touring kayak that will fit a smaller person.
Eliza RM Review
Manufacturer = Johnson Outdoors
Brand = Necky
Model = Eliza RM
Material = Plastic
Type = Touring
Length = 15'-3.5"
Width = 22"
Weight = 49 lbs.
Location = Wednesday night skills session
Time = 6:30 PM
Distance = N/A
Duration = 1:30
Avg. Speed = N/A
Conditions = Slight breeze and partly cloudy
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