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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.
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Up and Coming Kayak Classes
Date/Time
Event
08/03/2024 - 08/04/2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Waveology Outpost Plum Gut Weekend & BC ADV SK
08/05/2024
12:00 am
Autumn Gales Registration Opening day
08/10/2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
BC/Paddle UK. Coastal Sea Kayak Award. (4 Star Sea Skills)
08/11/2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Rolling & IM In The Surf Zone
08/16/2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
C&W Seasonal Private Training.
08/23/2024 - 08/25/2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Surf, Cliffs and Rocks, and Tide Races
08/30/2024 - 09/02/2024
All Day
Private SK Mini Exp Escape
09/13/2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
C&W Seasonal Private Training.
09/21/2024 - 09/22/2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
AMC - Moderate Water Sea Kayak Leader Training
10/04/2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
C&W Seasonal Private Training.
Date/Time | Event |
---|---|
08/03/2024 - 08/04/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Waveology Outpost Plum Gut Weekend & BC ADV SK |
08/05/2024 12:00 am |
Autumn Gales Registration Opening day |
08/10/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
BC/Paddle UK. Coastal Sea Kayak Award. (4 Star Sea Skills) |
08/11/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Rolling & IM In The Surf Zone |
08/16/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
C&W Seasonal Private Training. |
08/23/2024 - 08/25/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Surf, Cliffs and Rocks, and Tide Races |
08/30/2024 - 09/02/2024 All Day |
Private SK Mini Exp Escape |
09/13/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
C&W Seasonal Private Training. |
09/21/2024 - 09/22/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
AMC - Moderate Water Sea Kayak Leader Training |
10/04/2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
C&W Seasonal Private Training. |