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The NDK Explorer in action on
Botany Bay Photo by Tim Robinson (www.timrobinson.com.au) |
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High performance sea kayaks for the truly
discerning kayaker. They are tough, beautiful, high performance sea kayaks,
meant to take all you've got! These boats are paddled throughout the
world by some of the most experienced & skilful expeditioners, and truly
perform better as the conditions worsen. Featured prominently in recent cutting-edge DVD’s such as This is the
Sea & Pacific Horizons, the Explorer kayaks from Nigel Dennis are
acknowledged as the modern incarnation of a durable, performance, expedition
sea kayak. |
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NDK Explorer
The Explorer was designed as SKUK's main expedition kayak
and has a large carrying capacity. In 2000 it was used on a one-month
expedition to Antarctica carrying all supplies with no support, & in 2005
a group of paddlers in Explorers completed the second circumnavigation of the
hostile Sub Antarctic Island, South Georgia. Ideal for the medium to large
kayaker. The Romany Explorer was designed in 1993 with the following features
allow rear deck for easy rolling, a white water cockpit, giving the kayaker
excellent grip, control and allows a quick exit if needed, 3 compartments,
including an offset day hatch, allowing the kayaker to reach into the
compartment whilst at sea, a sloping rear bulkhead behind the seat, allowing
the kayak to be emptied by lifting the bow (no X rescue necessary), a
polished deck recesses, plenty of room for large feet or warm winter
footwear, exceptional manoeuvrability, with direction stability& terrific
speed in following seas. The Explorer features large round hatches, a low
profile design that produces minimum weather cocking in strong winds. |
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Technical
Specs: Length: 17 feet 8 Inches(5.40m ) Width:
21.5 inches ( 0.54m ) Volumes Click HERE for a review of
the SKUK Explorer |
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NDK Explorer HV
A larger version of the Explorer for bigger paddlers, or
for genuine long-haul trips. Features all the same terrific performance of
the Explorer with a little more cockpit room. The Explorer H.V has been
designed to facilitate more leg room for the kayaker, by increasing the
volume in the cockpit area and modifying the deck mold in the area of the
thigh grips (see image below). Click HERE for a review of
the HV in Britain’s renowned Sea kayaking magazine, Ocean Paddler |
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The Explorer HV has the same specs
listed above for the standard Explorer, with an extra 1.5" of extra
height between the top of the seat and the underside of the deck. The hull
has not been altered. |
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The
Explorer HV riding a standing wave in British Colombia |
The
Explorer taking the drop |
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The notable recent expeditioning
history of the Explorer is listed below: 2004 - Circumnavigation of Great Britain and
Ireland, Fiona Whitehead; Circumnavigation of Japan, Hadas Feldman and Jeff
Allen; Circumnavigation of Tasmania, Gemma Rawlings, Justine Curgenven and
Trys Morris; Circumnavigation of Great Britain, Harry Whelan, Barry Shaw and
Phil Clegg; Circumnavigation of South Georgia, Peter Bray,
Jeff Allen, Hadas Feldman and Nigel Dennis 2006 - Circumnavigation of Iceland, Rotem
Ron; Greenland East Coast, Martin Rickard, Peter Jones and Phil Clegg. 2007 - Circumnavigation of Vancover
Island, Kierron Tastagh and Jeff Norville; Word Championships Adventure
Racing, Team Helly Hansen; Circumnavigation of Iceland, Freya Hoffmeister and
Greg Stamer. 2008 - Circumnavigation of Ireland,
Marcus Demuth; Circumnavigation of Ireland, Sam Crowley; Circumnavigation of
Vancouver Island, Joe O’Blenis; Circumnavigation of Newfoundland, Hadas Feldman
and Tomer Sabag; Circumnavigation of Great Britain, Noel Webb; Circumnavigation
of NZ South Island, Freya Hoffmeister (record time); Circumnavigation of NZ
South Island, Justine Curgenven & Barry Shaw. |
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