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My opinion ... scam.  Reason: Referring to you by your e-mail address rather than by your name or stage name. 

- Zurf

Makes me think Johnny Cash is crazier than you. 

Then again, he did write in his liner notes for Cash, "Sometimes I wish I was crazy again." 

- Zurf

It all depends on the kayak, its construction, and its design.  In the US, some to consider for that purpose are Tributary Sawtooth, and Advanced Elements makes a few models suitable for mild coastal use.  In the UK, Innova has some models well suited to coastal water.  I've got an Innova whitewater kayak, but I'm too big to use it.  You're not, but it's pretty short for coastal use so I'm not sure that it makes sense to work out a deal.  There are many more reputable manufacturers of inflatable kayaks.  I suggested these as something for you to Google and check out. 

In general, a longer boat means you'll float shallower and may get better "tracking."  Tracking is how the boat tends to go in a straight line when paddled.  Depending on the water you're on, this can be a good thing, a bad thing, or just a thing.  For example, the 10' kayak you borrowed from Dirty Ed on the Shenandoah was just about perfect for that water.  It turned easily, the current carried it but you could correct easily.  But it wouldn't be very suitable if you had to cross a wide lake or an expanse of flat water, because it's too short to track real well and you'd be more at the mercy of the wind than you'd be with a longer keel-line.  I have a 14' skinny kayak that tracks straight as an arrow and is very fast for that kind of long flat-water crossing, but it's a bear turning it in time to avoid rocks on a shallow river.   My recommendation based on your intended use, my knowledge of your size, and what to expect from an inflatable kayak is to consider 3.5 meters length as a baseline and adjust from there based on availability and personal preference. 

Some things to consider are whether it is a sit-in style (like the Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame) or a sit-on style without an upper deck (like the Tributary Sawtooth).  Given that you are inexperienced as a kayaker, I think a sit-on would be safer for you to use because it is much easier to recover from being swamped.  That said, the sit-ins are nice because they deflect a lot of water, especially if you wear a skirt while paddling.  A kayak skirt.  Not one from Dress Barn. 

Pros and cons of inflatables versus hard shell kayaks:
Inflatables are easier to transport.
Inflatables are easier to store.
Inflatables are harder to control in wind (they are essentially very firm balloons and tend to have a higher profile off the water).
Hard shells are easier to set up.
Hard shells are quicker to launch.

Overall, it comes down to what fits your lifestyle and what suits your fancy.  I love how a well made inflatable in nearly indestructible.  I've confidently taken inflatable whitewater kayaks down rivers I'd be hesitant to take a hard shell kayak. 

One site that has a huge amount of reliable information on inflatable kayaks is theboatpeople.com.  I have no relationship to them other than that of a satisfied customer.  They are extremely helpful via e-mail.  I don't know if they can ship to the UK, but here in the US they consistently carry high quality products at fair prices. 

There are a lot of inexpensive inflatable kayaks out there.  They're pool toys, not real boats. 

Lastly, always, under every circumstance, in every instance, wear a PFD from dry land to dry land.  Put it on on the bank and do not remove it until you are back on the bank.  Spend a little extra to get one that is comfortable and that you will wear.

I played Rich Kid Doctor for Robert (Topdawgz) and Topdown and I did a duet on Small Medium at Large for Uncle Joe, with proper credit of course.  Were your ears burning?  Or palm itching?  Or foot twitching?

Whatever was itching, burning, or twitching, you were there in spirit.

It was a delight meeting Uncle Joe, and also Roger a few months back, and also Mekidsmom and Mekidsdad and Normtheguitar a few years before that.  I already knew Dirty Ed from riverbank campfires - where he is legendary.  Seriously - I've been at campfires where folks were discussing their whitewater and fishing days, and always someone would talk about "that one guy" - someone else would say - "Do you mean Ken?" - "No, this guy's name was Ed... Dirty Ed."  "Yeah man!  That's Ken!"   It's happened to me more than once.  And of course meeting Topdawgz at Chordiestock as well, who was also on this trip and was just a little too gracious opening his traveling bar to my thirst this past weekend.  Sadly, he succumbed to a flu bug and had to miss out on some real fine picking on Saturday night. 

I'll say this for Topdown, his snoring was off-key, but he keeps a steady beat! 

Uncle Joe is a very good picker.  He played some beautiful tunes I'd not heard before.  Mostly they were written in whole or in part by Jerry Garcia.

Edit to add: I pulled out my 12 string tonight to strum a few tunes while the chicken was on the grill.  First strum and one of the G strings busted.  We did a LOT of picking over the weekend.

I was thinking of you today too.  I think you'll be just fine, and you're tough enough that you'll probably not notice if it doesn't.  God bless you, DE.

Nothing is near Altoona.

Well.  Maybe Bedford.  But what's near Bedford?  Just Altoona.  And frankly, they aren't that close.

Reagan International and BWI are also possibilities. Dulles is easiest, BWI next, and Reagan least, but all doable if any one of them results in significant airfare or convenience savings on the other end.

I'm interested in making a trip to Pennsylvania.

If I had the power to make you well and strong I would.  God bless you, NELA.

Got some weeding to do, painting some targets, clean out a shed...I'm glad the rain is finally gone, but this Sunday is not going to be a day of rest.

And Window 10 is software as a service. It's free for the first year and carries an annual subscription fee after that. No thanks. That may be enough to push me to Apple or Linux.