Ice-breaking is what plastic kayaks are for . . . over the years I have had a few opportunities to acquire a profound respect for ice. Given time, you will too!

Well, now we know what you sue your kayak for, how about the lowdown on a few other foibles? Getting someone's attention with an ice cream cone, cleaning windows with a hammer, skinny-dipping in a bathtub - no wait, that's normal. Almost gave myself away there . . .