Venture Kayaks

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The Capella’s are proven all-rounders with all of the design characteristics expected of a classic British sea kayak. The moderate ‘V’ hull provides a good mix of tracking performance and comforting initial stability whilst the soft chines give responsive edging coupled with confidence inspiring secondary stability. Used to introduce many people to sea kayaking it’s an ideal choice for a true all-rounder.

KEY FEATURES

  • Manoeuvrability and Speed
  • Manoeuvrable for exploring coastlines but with great tracking and speed for open crossings.
  • The moderate V hull and soft chines will advance paddling technique and ability.
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The Jura is a highly adept sea kayak with superb stability, versatile gear storage options, full deck lines and bungees, a large cockpit, and plenty of room to stretch your legs as you take on longer journeys. Whether you’re progressing into sea kayaking from adventure touring, or being introduced straight to the sea, the Jura will look after you during your first paddle strokes, yet has all the performance and features you’ll need to continue well beyond this.  The Jura is also available in the larger HV model.

Choose This Kayak For:

  • Smoothing the learning curve and enjoying learning to sea kayak in confidence.
  • Advancing from a touring kayak to something just as stable but with a sea kayaking focus.
  • A sea kayak with more room to stretch than a traditional design.

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A longer kayak is a faster kayak, allowing you to cover larger distances; the Islay 14 is an adventure touring kayak with a length similar to that of a sea kayak, but in a format that offers a little more stability and manoeuvrability. Ideal for beginners and intermediates who want to try their hand at cosy weekend adventures and relaxed journeys of up to a week in length on canals, sheltered lakes, and gentle rivers.

Choose This Kayak For:

  • Medium to long distance journeys.
  • Exploring lakes and gentle rivers with ease and the confidence to take photos from the kayak.
  • The best combination of hull efficiency, speed, and a manageable size.

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Based on our proven Islay 14 adventure touring kayak, the Islay 14 SOT translates the same performance characteristics into a Sit-on-Top format, adding a touch more stability and accessibility as a result; perfect for newcomers to the sport, anyone with accessibility concerns, or just those who prefer a sit-on-top kayak.

Choose This Kayak For:

  • The freedom of not being sat inside the kayak, without the usual performance compromise.
  • A highly stable adventure touring kayak you can easily remount if necessary.
  • A sit-on-top that doesn’t overwhelm you with unnecessary features, but is suitable for mounting those you need.