NDK Explorer
Available at The Back Woods Boat Barn – Killingworth, Ct.
(Appointments Required)
The NDK Explorer Kayak is a high-performance expedition sea kayak designed for rough water and long-distance touring. Built for medium-sized paddlers, the Explorer Kayak is faster than the Romany family while still offering excellent maneuverability and directional stability. With its large carrying capacity, it is ideal for multi-day expeditions and serious sea kayaking adventures.
The NDK Explorer Kayak has even been proven on extreme expeditions, including a one-month journey in Antarctica carrying all supplies without support.
This Explorer Kayak is fitted 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 sloping bulkhead behind the seat allows efficient emptying by lifting only the bow—no X-rescue required.
The Explorer Kayak is also available in low volume (LV) and high volume (HV) versions to better suit different paddler builds and gear needs.
If you would like to explore more models, you can view all available options on our NDK Kayak for sale page.
Specifications:
Length: 17’8”
Width: 21”
Weight: approx. 54 lbs (standard)
Capacity:
Total volume: 313.5 L
Front hatch: 73 L
Cockpit: 147 L
Day hatch: 37.5 L
Rear hatch: 56 L
Up and Coming Kayak Classes
Date/Time
Event
04/30/2026 - 05/09/2026
12:00 am
Anglesey SKUK Symposium
05/13/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Summer Evening Skill Sessions
05/16/2026 - 05/17/2026
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
BC Advanced Sea Kayak Leader - Assessment (Tidal)
05/16/2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Paddle UK/British Canoeing, Advanced Sea Kayak Award (old 5 Star)
05/20/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Summer Evening Skill Sessions
05/23/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Surfing Sea Kayaks - Dynamic Session
05/24/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rock Hopping Strategies. Newport Coast RI
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
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
04/30/2026 - 05/09/2026 12:00 am |
Anglesey SKUK Symposium |
|
05/13/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Summer Evening Skill Sessions |
|
05/16/2026 - 05/17/2026 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
BC Advanced Sea Kayak Leader - Assessment (Tidal) |
|
05/16/2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Paddle UK/British Canoeing, Advanced Sea Kayak Award (old 5 Star) |
|
05/20/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Summer Evening Skill Sessions |
|
05/23/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Surfing Sea Kayaks - Dynamic Session |
|
05/24/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Rock Hopping Strategies. Newport Coast RI |
|
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 |
