Last update: 4/5/08 (Note: this list is not out of date.  I update whenever I receive new information)
Unclaimed Found Kayaks (Pink background color) Could it be yours?
Recovered Kayaks (Light green backround color)
There is hope, many of these kayaks were recovered because of this list (and the 
unparalleled honesty of paddlers)

Check the lists below to see if the kayak you bought
or are about to buy is "Hot").
Lost or Stolen River Kayaks (White background)
Note: Due to my lack of time to search them out on the web, stolen river kayaks 
will no longer be included here unless they have been reported directly to us.

Lost or Stolen Touring or Rec. Kayaks (Light blue background)
In all the above groups the kayaks are listed alphabetically by manufacturer, then model.
Most Recent Kayaks Added (mostly Yellow background with Salmon color column headings)
The most recent additions are at the top of this group (Note: all are also listed in one of the above lists organized alphabetically by manufacturer and model) Some kayaks listed here (those with NoXXX in the found column) have some generous rewards being offered by several kayak related businesses  in order to encourage anyone who may have purchased it to turn it in and provide some much needed information about its purchase. You could help keep a serial kayak thief behind bars. Click here for the reward details on those recently stolen California kayaks.

How to Avoid Buying a "Hot" Kayak & How to Safeguard Your Kayak
provides information on how to avoid becoming a victim. If you bought a kayak that is on this list please read the above link and call (206)367-2831 or E-mail us.

If you have had your kayak stolen already, and want have your kayak added to this list of stolen kayaks, mail, call, or E-mail us as much of the following information as you can:

1) Your name, address, phone numbers and e-mail addresses where you can be reached so that if we find your kayak, or get a tip about it, we can contact you ASAP (this info will not be published).
 
2) As much information about the kayak as you can, including if possible, make, model, colors, construction material (fiberglass, plastic, wood, skin-on-frame, folding), the Coast Guard hull identification number (HIN), and any distinguishing features about your kayak that could help someone identify it as being your kayak. 

3) Tell us the range of dates (and or time of day) when the theft occurred

4) The police agency, date reported, and case number, along with the officer's name and phone number where the theft was reported. That information means we can contact the police quickly and talk to an officer who knows about the theft and get them to respond as quickly as possible if your kayak has been spotted. 

5) So we can track a serial thief's MO, please tell us, in detail, where and how the theft occurred and if any security measures were defeated during the theft. 

6) Do you want to offer a reward for the kayaks return (and for cooperating with the justice system)? A reward might encourage an innocent new buyer to come forward and return it to you.

Note: The only information that will be published here will be the kayak identification information, the month, year and state where the theft occurred along with any reward amount you choose to offer.

Please, let us know if you later move so we can find you if your kayak is found. It took us months of trying to return a kayak to one victim. Also, if your kayak is recovered and returned to you by some other way than through this website, please let me know that as well, so we can update this list with the good news (and not have someone later thinking that YOU are paddling a stolen kayak).