Romany Classic
Available at The Back Woods Boat Barn – Killingworth, Ct.
(Appointments Required)
The Romany Kayak (Romany Classic NDK Kayak) is a highly maneuverable and directionally stable sea kayak designed for medium-sized paddlers. Built for rough water conditions, this Romany Kayak offers excellent control and ease of handling, making it a top choice for coaches and experienced paddlers alike. It performs confidently in wind with minimal weather cocking—even in strong conditions.
This Romany Kayak comes standard 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 sloped bulkhead behind the seat allows for efficient water drainage by simply lifting the bow—no X-rescue required.
Within the Romany Kayak line, there is also a low-volume version that uses the same hull as the Romany Classic but features a lowered, modified deck for smaller paddlers.
If you’re exploring additional options, you can view all available models on our NDK Kayak sale page.
Ideal as a day or weekend touring Romany Kayak, specifications include:
Length: 16 ft
Width: 21 in
Depth: 12 in
Total Volume: 276.15 liters
Front Hatch: 57.5 liters
Cockpit Volume: 140 liters
Day Hatch: 37.5 liters
Rear Hatch: 41.6 liters
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 |
