Tips for those buying a kayak Gene Marrano June 9, 2015 1 minute read New kayak and canoe launch ramps on Tinker Creek and the Roanoke River will make their debuts over the next few months…those looking to purchase a kayak should consider several issues…as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Va. Supreme Court temporarily blocks closure of Sweet Briar CollegeNext: Caldwell enters 21st Senate race as Independent; Edwards now faces two challengers Related Stories Virginia Democrats face end of window for extreme redistricting move Ian Price May 11, 2026 New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today Web Staff May 11, 2026 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026