Wow, July 4th weekend is here! We wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday. The perfect weather we have been having has been great for just about any outdoor activity.

This year we are delighted to be introducing a whole new range of kayaking tours and courses, including Full Moon Tours, Dawn and Sunset Paddles, Seal-Watching Trips, Snorkeling Kayak Trips, Kayak Surfing Classes, Kayak-Camping Trips, Paddling for Fitness, Rolling Clinics and a special Fireworks Paddle for July 4th. Check out our calendar on our website www.capecodseasports.com for a full schedule of lessons, or just give us a ring.

From the diving front, last night's beach dive was a great success, with everyone having a great time. Beach dives will continue to go ahead on Thursday evenings for the rest of the summer, come join us! Congrats to the students of Chris Ranney, who just finished up their open water diver course last Tuesday!

Shop News!

Well the season is off to a great start and we have been very busy around the shop. Here are some updates and general shop news.

The shop is now open Mon-Sat 10:00-6:00 and Sunday 11:00-5:00. We will expand hours further by the end of June.



Kayak News: Our Big Demo is June 19th from 10:00-3:00pm at Hathaway's Pond in Hyannis. Manufacturer's reps will be on hand, and we will have over 60 different boats on the water. We will also have a kayak fishing clinic Friday June 18th @ 5:00pm. Please call ahead on the fishing clinic. Kayak lessons are in full swing! If you are interested just give us a call. Taking a lesson can be a great jump start into the sport. A lesson can also provide the knowledge to safely paddle in more diverse environments. We can provide a flexible schedule so if you don't see the class you want on the day you want just ask, we may be able to accommodate. As a bonus all lesson participants get a coupon for $45 off the purchase of a boat. So if you're in the market anyway, it really makes since. We have LOTS of new kayak models in stock...glass sea kayaks, sailing kayaks, electric kayaks, pedal kayaks, standup kayaks and boards, and even entry level boats starting @ $269. Come check it out!

Snorkeling/Diving News: Don't forget we are holding weekly beach dives starting June 17th. The dives will run every Thursday @ 5:30pm throughout the season. Please call ahead if you plan on coming. The dives are casual, and all certified divers are welcome. Learn to dive classes are currently being held. Please call for info or to sign up. In addition to stocking the premier product lines in diving from Atomic, SCUBAPRO, and Mares, we are adding SubGear to the mix. We are excited about it and think our customers will be too.

Cycling News: No news is good news... everything has been running great! Look for a shop group ride one day per week starting mid season. Great way to enjoy the camaraderie of others or get coached on basic cycling and group riding techniques.


Staff: We welcomed back Kelly Denham and Brendan Russo to the shop a few weeks ago. Brendan was on the fishing team at Virginia Tech and we welcome his knowledge in the kayak fishing area. Kelly has been working on her kayak guide rating and has been cycling to cross train for competitive running. Elaine Toomey is over from Ireland for the summer. She is a level 2 ICU Sea kayak Instructor and will be leading kayak tours and teaching lessons as well as spending time in the shop. Larry Bessinger our main kayak guide is spending lots of time on his Fuji Newest road bike, when he is not in his Current Designs Willow kayak that is. Matt Lounsbury is an avid scuba diver and will be seen around the shop more as the summer progresses. Jeffrey Gilman is getting ready for the Wilderness 101 hundred mile mountain bike race next month. Crazy! The list goes on...Bob Torrey, Chris Olsen, Chris Ranney, Mike Reardon... we have been fortunate to have a great team here at Sea Sports. Come by and say hello!

Thank you to our customers from the Sea Sports Crew.

Spring Kayak Sale

We are having a Spring Kayak SALE this Saturday May 15th only. All in stock boats will be on sale 5-30% off. We are also having a kayak Demo on Saturday from 10:00-2:00pm @ Hathaway pond in Hyannis. If you're looking to try a specific model, please call and we will make sure we have it at the pond.

The shakedown dive is this Sunday, May 16th. This is a great chance to get in the water if it's been awhile or if you're a new diver. The dive is instructor lead and the cost is $30.

Our bicycle department has had a great start. Service is going smooth, and we have had quite a few happy owners of new bicycles already. Our shop is stocking a wide range of bicycles from $300 bike path bikes to a Focus carbon bike complete with Lightweight Wheels at $11,900 and everything in between.

The start of the season has been great. What that tells me is there are more people getting out and having fun. Thank you to our customers! We look forward to serving you! Come experience the service that has made us successful.

On another note, Jeff and his wife, Annie, have added a new daughter to their family. Caitlin Elaine Craddock was born May 6th at 3:55pm! We expect she will be every bit the outdoor enthusiast that her parents are.

First Day of Spring! Drysuit course...and Bicycles??!

Spring has sprung! We have been gearing up for a great season. We are offering a Drysuit course March 27th & 28th for anyone interested in getting an early start on the diving season, or maybe just staying a little warmer. It's a great class, and a good way to get some dives in early.


We are adding a new department to the shop for 2010'. We will be offering bicycle sales, service, and rentals. Grand opening of the dept is April 1st. More info on the department to follow. Rest assured we will still be your #1 source for kayaks, snorkeling, and scuba gear on Cape Cod

New gear from our vendors is arriving daily with lots of new products for 2010'. We hope your excited as we are for the warmer weather. Hope to see everyone soon. come on in!

Post Holiday Paddle/ Closed Jan 1st and 2nd

We hope everyone is enjoying the Holidays as much as we are! Thank you for making the 09' season a great one for us here as Sea Sports. A few of us did manage to sneak out for a paddle on 12/26. It can be really fun this time of year if you dress correctly. If your interested in cold water paddling or diving stop by the shop and talk to us, we can help you get out there. The shop will be closed Jan 1st and 2nd. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2010'!

Catching Tuna and Hanging On for the Ride

Here is a story about a
customer that ran today in the New York times.


YARMOUTH, Mass. — Dave Lamoureux’s kayak, named Fortitude, must be the only one in Massachusetts registered as a motor vessel. That’s because a powerboat registration is required to get a permit to fish for tuna here.


Captain Andrew Poce via Dave Lamoureux
Dave Lamoureux with the 157-pound bluefin, a record tuna for an unassisted kayak fisherman.
Apparently, it never occurred to the authorities that someone might be crazy enough to want to catch a bluefin while sitting in what amounts to a floating plastic chair and enjoying what Melville called a “Nantucket sleigh ride.”

Since the end of July, Lamoureux has caught three bluefins this way, paddling a couple of miles off Race Point, at the tip of Provincetown, hooking a tuna and holding on, the rod clipped to a harness on his chest, while being towed at speeds up to 15 miles an hour before the fish exhausts itself.

His most recent catch, on Nov. 5, was a 157-pound bluefin, a record tuna for an unassisted kayak fisherman, and a near record over all, topped only by a 183-pound halibut caught by Howard McKim, an Alaskan, in 2004. Reeling in a halibut, though, has been likened to hauling in a load of plywood, and some of Lamoureux’s admirers consider landing a bluefin, known for its power and ferocity, the greater feat.

Check out the full story at from the NY times

Sandy Neck paddle 11/3

We had a nice paddle today out to Sandy Neck. We went around the corner, surfed in some fun little 1'ers and got a good workout fighting the tide back. Perfect fall day, glad I was able to slip out of the shop and enjoy it! Larry "the guide" Bessinger and Jim Kaiser of Current Design kayaks joined me.