Werner

Carbon Fiber Paddle

$125

Werner Sea Kayak Paddles

Coast guard approved, shorter life jacket to allow for kayak seating and paddling movement.

Attach to any Yakima roof bars for secure transport of kayaks.

SOLD


Skerray
by
Valley Sea Kayaks
Nottingham, England

This is a fiberglass Skerry (not the rotomolded polyethelene.) It is a superb quality sea kayak cabable of handling rough water. Its glassed in hatches and airtight covers insure things inside stay completely dry. Recessed deck fittings won't break off and won't injure you in capsize. The kayak is equipped with a retractable rudder operated by pedals, and has a built-in cockpit bilge pump. The deck is fitted with a high-end marine compass.

Also included is the custom-fitted spray skirt shown below.

Length: 17'
Beam: 23.5"
Weight: 51 lbs

The Skerray is a tough and reliable kayak. Above, the Skerray heads through the rocky coast of British Columbia to open water beyond.

At left, I head across open waves to a small saltwater island.

This is a custom fitted neoprene spray skirt, not the suspender rainsuit type. It forms a perfect cowling seal and is absolutely waterproof.

A quick pull on the front strap immediately removes the spray skirt for a wet exit. Or leave it in place and learn the Eskimo Roll.

Hatch Cover

(Included with Skerray)
    

Founded in 1970 by Frank Goodman, Valley’s history very quickly became entwined with the infant sport of sea kayaking. Although kayaking on the sea can be traced back several thousand years through various indigenous populations, it was the introduction of the fibreglass sea kayak that led to the activity gaining popularity as a recreational pastime. Valley became one of the very first companies to commercially produce a specialist sea kayak when it launched the Anas Acuta in 1972. This kayak was developed from a native Greenland kayak brought back from the Western region. So successful was this kayak that it is still in production today.

As the early pioneers pushed the boundaries, their needs changed. The desire to go greater distances, unsupported, led to the development of models designed to accommodate the required equipment without sacrificing performance, the most famous of these being the Valley Nordkapp, designed for the British Norway expedition in 1975 but most famously used for the first rounding of Cape Horn by kayak. The design principles adopted in this kayak i.e. moderately V’d keel, softer chines and the distinct Greenland side profile (although with increased freeboard to accommodate the increased loadings) become so widespread in other kayaks that these characteristics became known worldwide as “The British Style”. This style of kayak has such a reputation for sea worthiness that it is now the benchmark by which other sea kayaks are compared.

The Widgeon is a small fiberglass kayak designed for paddlers from 100 to 150 pounds, although at 165, I have used it many times on lakes and the open water of Puget Sound. It is easy to paddle and easy to carry.

Neoprene Spray Skirt

(Included with Widgeon)
    

Swift

2-piece Fiberglass Paddle

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Swift Paddles

Coast guard approved, shorter life jacket to allow for kayak seating and paddling movement.

Wrist gaskets keep water out. Impervious to water.

Best type of wetsuit for cold weather kayaking. Top allows freedom of movement under spray skirt and paddling jacket. Neoprene.

Keep feet warm in and out of the water.

Keep hands warm in and out of the water.

Keep hands warm in cold weather, while allowing a firm grip on the paddle. They are fleece lined, withwaterproof covers, and attach securely with velcro.

Sealable waterproof bag for large items. Floats and stays dry if you drop it in the water.

Sealable waterproof bag for small items. Floats and stays dry if you drop it in the water.

Remove water fast from the cockpit after a wet exit.

Attach to a paddle and inflate to climb back into an overturned boat.

Move your kayak like a wheelbarrow from the car to the water.

Attach to any Yakima roof bars for secure transport of kayaks.