Romany Classic

Available at The Back Woods Boat Barn – Killingworth, Ct.
(Appointments Required)

The Romany Kayak (Romany Classic NDK Kayak) is a highly maneuverable and directionally stable sea kayak designed for medium-sized paddlers. Built for rough water conditions, this Romany Kayak offers excellent control and ease of handling, making it a top choice for coaches and experienced paddlers alike. It performs confidently in wind with minimal weather cocking—even in strong conditions.

This Romany Kayak comes standard with a high-performance glass seat (unless otherwise requested). It features a low rear deck for easy rolling and a keyhole cockpit that provides excellent grip, control, and quick exit when needed. The sloped bulkhead behind the seat allows for efficient water drainage by simply lifting the bow—no X-rescue required.

Within the Romany Kayak line, there is also a low-volume version that uses the same hull as the Romany Classic but features a lowered, modified deck for smaller paddlers.

If you’re exploring additional options, you can view all available models on our NDK Kayak sale page.

Ideal as a day or weekend touring Romany Kayak, specifications include:
Length: 16 ft
Width: 21 in
Depth: 12 in
Total Volume: 276.15 liters
Front Hatch: 57.5 liters
Cockpit Volume: 140 liters
Day Hatch: 37.5 liters
Rear Hatch: 41.6 liters

romany kayak
romany kayak

Specifications

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Up and Coming Kayak Classes

Date/Time Event
05/27/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 		Summer Evening Skill Sessions
05/29/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		C&W Private Coaching
05/30/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Tide Race Primer: Early Season Builder Session
06/03/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 		Summer Evening Skill Sessions
06/10/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 		Summer Evening Skill Sessions
06/12/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		C&W Private Coaching
06/13/2026 - 06/14/2026
All Day 		Big & Little Dogs Get Off The Porch. Advanced Training
06/17/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 		Summer Evening Skill Sessions
06/20/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Private Training Day: MK - Fort Wetherill RI
06/21/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Paddle UK/ BC. Coastal Sea Kayak Award. (4 Star Sea Skills)

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