
NDK Explorer
Available at The Back Woods Boat Barn – Killingworth, Ct.
(Appointments Required)
Award logo Designed for rough water and covering distances, the Explorer is our main expedition kayak and suits the medium sized paddler. Faster than the Romany family, manoeuvrable and direction stable. It has a large carrying capacity and has been used on a one-month expedition to Antarctica carrying all supplies with no support.
The Explorer is fitted with the High performance glass seat, unless otherwise requested. The kayak has a low rear deck for easy rolling, a keyhole cockpit that gives excellent grip, control and allows quick exit if need be. The sloping bulkhead behind the seat allows the kayak to be emptied by lifting only the bow, no x-rescue is necessary. The Explorer is also available in low volume and high volume: HV and LV
An expedition kayak for the medium sized paddler, overall volume: 313.5 litres, front hatch volume: 73 litres, cockpit volume: 147 litres, day hatch volume: 37.5 litres, rear hatch volume: 56 litres.
Dimensions: 17’8″ x 21” Weight: 54 lbs standard.



Up and Coming Kayak Classes
Date/Time
Event
05/03/2025 - 05/10/2025
All Day
Anglesey SKUK Symposium.
05/24/2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tide Race Primer: Early Season Builder Session
05/30/2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
C&W Private Coaching
05/31/2025 - 06/01/2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
BC Sea Kayak Leader Training (Tidal)
06/04/2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Summer Evening Skill Sessions
06/07/2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rock Hopping Strategies. RI Coast
06/13/2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
C&W Private Coaching
06/14/2025 - 06/15/2025
All Day
Big Dog's Get Off The Porch. Advanced Training
06/18/2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Summer Evening Skill Sessions
06/21/2025 - 06/28/2025
12:00 am
Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
Date/Time | Event |
---|---|
05/03/2025 - 05/10/2025 All Day |
Anglesey SKUK Symposium. |
05/24/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Tide Race Primer: Early Season Builder Session |
05/30/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
C&W Private Coaching |
05/31/2025 - 06/01/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
BC Sea Kayak Leader Training (Tidal) |
06/04/2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Summer Evening Skill Sessions |
06/07/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Rock Hopping Strategies. RI Coast |
06/13/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
C&W Private Coaching |
06/14/2025 - 06/15/2025 All Day |
Big Dog's Get Off The Porch. Advanced Training |
06/18/2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Summer Evening Skill Sessions |
06/21/2025 - 06/28/2025 12:00 am |
Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides |