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
06/17/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Summer Evening Skill Sessions
06/19/2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Private Rough Water Training Check Out in RI. (MH)
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)
06/24/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Summer Evening Skill Sessions
06/27/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Surfing Sea Kayaks - Dynamic Session
06/28/2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Paddle UK/British Canoeing, Advanced Sea Kayak Award (old 5 Star)
07/10/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
C&W Private Coaching
07/11/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Surfing Sea Kayaks - Dynamic Session
07/18/2026 - 07/27/2026
7:00 am - 6:30 pm
Western Ireland Expedition
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
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06/17/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Summer Evening Skill Sessions |
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06/19/2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Private Rough Water Training Check Out in RI. (MH) |
|
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) |
|
06/24/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Summer Evening Skill Sessions |
|
06/27/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Surfing Sea Kayaks - Dynamic Session |
|
06/28/2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Paddle UK/British Canoeing, Advanced Sea Kayak Award (old 5 Star) |
|
07/10/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
C&W Private Coaching |
|
07/11/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Surfing Sea Kayaks - Dynamic Session |
|
07/18/2026 - 07/27/2026 7:00 am - 6:30 pm |
Western Ireland Expedition |
