A very versatile inland paddle-craft.  They are available in single, double or family sizes.

Probably the most versatile inland paddle craft that you can get. As a family boat not much beats them.

CANOE

ADVENTURE WITH SPACE

Traditionally canoes are operated with single bladed paddles from a half sitting half kneeling position as this is the more comfortable.

Canoes can be used for bird watching, fishing, day touring, multi-day expeditions on rivers, dams, lakes and estuaries.

Canoes can also be fitted with a motor-mount and a small engine to cruise along at a comfortable 10km/h. You can also add a set of oarlocks to give you the option to row the boat as well

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FAQ

Tandem or Solo

This decision should not be made until you have paddled both.

Kayaking is a lot easier than most people perceive it to be from a physical point of view. Kayaks have optimum cruising speeds so 2 kayaks of the same design being paddled by a 60kg lady and the other by a 90kg man will cruise at similar speeds once the paddling technique and general fitness has been acquired. 2 singles allow for more freedom than 1 double.

Doubles are however great for sharing with a nervous partner or where there is definite physical differences or if you just like being together.

Polymer or Composite

In other words plastic or fibreglass / Kevlar. Plastic is definitely the material of choice when it comes to durability.

Boats manufactured of this material are virtually indestructible, and some of the better quality imports have the ability to regain their original shape after impact.

These boats are the most versatile and are equally suited to paddling on rocky stretches of river and through rapids and those rather rough not so well timed beach landings as they are to paddling on the sea, lakes and dams.

Why buy from us?

  • Canoeing and kayaking has various disciplines within the sport and remains extremely specialised. Anyone can sell you a boat, but is it the right boat? The wrong boat can be an expensive mistake.
  • Getting the best advice on your choice of boat can only come from an experienced paddler with first hand knowledge. (Robbie Herreveld has been paddling for 30 years, competitively and socially and has great experience in all the disciplines).
  • In order to make sure you are given the right advice on the right boat for your application we’ll ask you lots of questions and make sure you’re aware of all the options available to you.
  • We will then go through our broad spectrum of kayaks and canoes from recreation, whitewater, touring, racing, sit-on-tops, fishing and in plastic and fibreglass with you as it is important to see, try and choose when all the options are available.
  • We advise and encourage you to join one of our regularly held on water Demo Days to try out a range of boats before purchasing to ensure your choice is the right one.
  • We also provide after-services like tuition and paddling technique as well as Whitewater trips andKayak tours to ensure maximum use of your purchase. (You automatically qualify for complimentary membership to our paddling clubs on the purchase of a Canoe & Kayak boat suited to the club
  • We send out monthly e-newsletters to keep you up to date on what’s happened or about to happen, trips, tours and social evenings, slide evenings, guest speakers and get-togethers, etc.
  • We offer a professional back-up service like repairs, warranty, etc.

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Glossary of Terms

Some kayaking lingo you may come across:

Canoe

A canoe is an open craft with pointed ends operated by a single bladed paddle in a seated or kneeling position

Kayak 

A kayak is a decked boat operated with a double bladed paddle from a sitting position

Tandem

 Two person canoe or kayak

Solo

Single paddler

Deck - The top closed in area of the canoe or kayak

Hull - The bottom of the canoe or kayak

Bow - Front end of boat

Stern - Back end of boat

Initial stability -  the immediate feel of the boat as you sit in it which will have great resistance to a lean.

Secondary stability - when the boat is leaned it will reach a position that it will start resisting capsize and not want to go any further.

Best to let your salesperson advise you on the benefits and drawbacks of both Initial and Secondary stability.

Volume - Used to describe overall capacity of a given hull shape

Tracking - The ability of a boat to hold a straight course

Rudder - A foot-controlled steering device.

Skeg - A fixed rudder

Chines - the edge of the kayak; transition between the hull and the deck.

Rocker - Upward curvature of the keel line from centre towards the ends of a boat. Lots of rocker means quick easy turns.

Keel - a centre line extrusion along the bottom of the boat from bow to stern

Length -  the length of a boat clearly distinguishes touring kayaks from white water kayaks. The general rule is the longer the boat, the easier it glides and the faster it is, whereas the shorter the boat the more manoeuvrable it will be and slower.

Spray skirt - A tight waterproof cover designed to prevent water from entering the inside of a kayak, It attaches to the rim of the cockpit and the waist of the paddler.

PFD - Personal flotation device. A personal buoyancy vest

Paddle - Tool for propelling canoes and kayaks