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

NDK Explorer LV
explorer lv

Specifications

Romany Classic
Echo
Pilgrim Expedition
Romany Surf
Excel Expedition
Explorer LV & HV
Romany Sport

NDK Color Simulator

British Canoeing

Up and Coming Kayak Classes

Date/Time Event
08/16/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Surfing Sea Kayaks - What Makes for A Good Skillful Performance?
08/19/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 		Summer Evening Skill Sessions
08/22/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Paddle UK/ BC. Coastal Sea Kayak Award. (4 Star Sea Skills)
08/28/2026 - 08/30/2026
5:00 pm - 2:00 pm 		NDK Gathering. Peaks Island ME
09/11/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		C&W Private Coaching
09/12/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Tide Races: Summer Season Dynamic Session
09/13/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Paddle UK/ BC. Coastal Sea Kayak Award. (4 Star Sea Skills)
09/19/2026
9:00 am - 6:00 pm 		Paddle UK/ BC CNTP. Navigation Certification.
New England Science and Sailing, Stonington CT
09/26/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Surfing Sea Kayaks - Dynamic Session
10/03/2026 - 10/04/2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 		Outpost Plum Gut Fall Gathering Weekend

NDK Boats we have in stock

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