NDK Explorer

Available at The Back Woods Boat Barn – Killingworth, Ct.
(Appointments Required)

The EXPLORER is the larger expedition version of the Romany 16 with more hull speed and cargo room. It’s a super fit for middle sized paddlers, and has become one of the standards of paddling here in the Northeast. It carves and spins. Its secondary stability is remarkable. Its fuller ends hold more gear and keep the bow from pearling. Certainly there are faster boats, but not many when it is rough and challenging. It’s the bumpy and lumpy water where we feel challenged and the Explorer’s and Romany’s excel with their user friendly hulls, high secondary stability, thigh contact, and expedition features.

The boat of choice for many expeditions around globe, take a look at the NDK sponsored paddlers on seakayakinguk.com. Also Kayak Waveology’s boat of choice for our local tide races, surf zone, New England MMainecoast adventures and International Expeditions. These boats are tough, reliable, and trust worthy.

Dimensions: 17’6″ x 21.5″. Cockpit: 32” x 15.0” Weight: 56 lbs standard

Sizing: up to 2.0m/6’6″ tall, medium/large male,

Max shoe size: US 10.5/UK10/EU44

British Canoeing

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

NDK Boats we have in stock