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 Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0