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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026