This is a rare black on black Valley Nordkapp HM, fiberglass, and one of the most comfortable kayaks I have paddled. Made for distance and speed, this boat tracks beautifully under any conditions. Comes with 2-piece articulating Werner Kalliste carbon paddle (712 g, 220cm), Brooks neoprene spray skirt, DANUU canvas cover, Richie deck compass, built... Continue Reading →
Rebel Ilaga (SOLD)
ILAGA in Greenlandic means “friend”; and you should be as picky when choosing your kayak as you are when choosing your friends! Designed by Johan Wirsen and available from Rebel Kayaks only, this Ilaga is a low volume Greenland style kayak (37 lbs. - Kevlar/Carbon layup). It is probably one of the best rolling kayaks... Continue Reading →
P&H Baidarka Explorer (SOLD)
The Baidarka Explorer was designed by Derek Hutchinson, and was used in the first successful crossing of the North Sea (can’t imagine – what an ambitious adventure). The Baidarka has a very pronounced V-shaped hull with a cutter shape from bow to stern–– the tips on both pointing toward the sky. The upturns are Hutchinson’s... Continue Reading →
Chesapeake Light Craft Double (SOLD)
This is a Chesapeake Light Craft Double. If you are not familiar with CLC Boats, these are kit builds, built by those who love wood. I highly recommend you check out their site, but be warned, you will be lured into buying stuff (www.clcboats.com). This craft is equipped with new custom cane seats from Vermont,... Continue Reading →
P&H Baidarka Explorer
I bought this P&H Baidarka (Beh-Dar-Ka) Explorer Sea Kayak together with the Seaward Quest –– both in need of refurbishing. I think they were outside for some time, exposed to the sun, heat, rain and fallout from a house painting. All the cording would disintegrate in my fingertips, reminding me of that scene in The... Continue Reading →