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Links
Some useful links to keep you amused: The Balanced Boater Advanced Sea Instruction from Rob Mercer, one of the most accomplished
sea instructors in the country. Rob is the go-to man for paddlers preparing
for Bass Strait crossings, long sea expeditions, or those looking to
accelerate their skills base in order to paddle safely on the sea.
Queensland Sea Kayak Instruction
Leading Queensland padler Gary Forrest has started his own instruction business based on the Sunshine Coast. Gary is a rough water specialist with a long CV of surf & expedition paddling. If you're looking to gain skills & quickly become proficient in the sea, Gary is your man.
www.queenslandseakayakinstruction.com.au
Flat Earth Kayaks Sails
Mick MacRobb is becoming in international kayaking name with the huge recent success of his innovative Flat Earth Sails. He's worked out a brilliant system for fitting sails to skeg boats & has all the practical experince to guide you through the fitting & imlementation. Give Mick a call if you're looking for a clear & innovative introduction to kayak sailing.
www.flatearthkayaksails.com.au
Tahe Marine (Europe)
AEurope's largest & most innovative kayak manufacturer, with a range so big it's amlost inconceivable. Any of the boats on the Tahe site are available as a custom product through EK, even if we don;t stock it as part of our range.
Mitchell Blades (UK)
We have worked clsoely with Lance MKitchell designing our performance paddle range, the Bombora (standard, LV & HV). Lance has a huge range of quality paddles avai;able for surf kayaking, canoe & whitewater, not to mention some sweet touring paddles that we don;t bring in as part of our range. Check his website for asn idea of the breadth of his offerring..
Valley Sea Kayaks (UK) The full
range of Valley boats with a detailed history of the brand. If we don’t stock
them (and we stock more than 10 Valley designs), all of these boats are
available as a custom order through Expedition Kayaks Australia. Rockpool Kayaks (UK) The
innovators of sea kayak design in the new century. Rockpool make boats that
look to make statement, & back it up with design features that turn your
paddling into a statement. All Rockpool designs are available as a custom
order through Expedition Kayaks Australia, as well as the stock models we
carry. North Shore Sea Kayaks (UK) North
Shore are currently available through EK via the excellent all rounder, the
Atlantic, & the double version, the Atlantic II. Check their full range
on the North Shore website. Ocean Paddler Magazine (UK)
The best, most beautifully photographed, most relevant sea
kayaking magazine on the planet. Not a mag full of sea kayaks being paddles
on lakes & rivers, rather a serious sea kayak magazine for people who
either paddle on the sea, or aspire to paddling on the sea. Xamax Water Craft Rob Walker has many years experience in fibreglass kayak &
surf ski manufacture & repairs, & looks after our repairs. You can
contact Rob on (02) 96689642, or 0411240527 at xamaxwater@aol.com. Xamax is situated in Taren Point, in Sydney’s southern suburbs.
Kayak Covers
Roy Baskin custom manufactures fitted kayak covers in quality materials. Check his website at www.kayakcovers.com.au.
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