Valley Sea Kayaks of Nottingham England is home to one of the largest and most respected ranges of sea kayaks in the world. In an industry where many are quick to claim unsubstantiated “firsts”, Valley can legitimately claim that they were there at the start of the modern incarnation of the sea kayak. The first true sea kayak by Valley, the Anas Acuta, was developed in 1971 and is still in production today. Through the years, a love and respect for the sea has dictated everything that the company has done. Their designs have evolved with the sport, leading to kayaks like the Nordkapp, the first kayak designed specifically for a major expedition and the Skerray, the first true sea kayak molded in polyethylene. The focus at Valley has not been limited to the performance of the Valley hulls. They have sought ways to make the sport safer and more enjoyable, developing features such as watertight rubber hatches, retractable skegs, safety end toggles and recessed deck fittings. Thirty-five years later, Valley refuses to rest on their laurels. Since a change of ownership in 2006 they have continued to develop, test & manufacture the most cutting edge hull designs in the market, with major tweaks to the iconic Nordkapp, and the development of the their new LV range among some significant design achievements. We now have the new Etain, a boat tested & developed by a throng of Europe's top rough water paddlers over the past 18 months prior to release, opening new chapter in the Valley story.
Etain 17-7 The design shift that Valley have been developing for some time, introducing a kayak design with all of Valley's peerless build quality & rough water handling, designed as a sympathetic performance tourer for bigger paddlers as a day/expedition boat or a full sized expedition kayak for smaller paddlers. Click HERE for more details.
Etain 17-5 The smaller sibling of the full-sized Etain, great as a play boat for paddlers up to 100kg, but a true scaled down expedition boat for smaller paddlers. Click HERE for more details.
Nordkapp 2008 Designed in 1975 and used for the first kayak-rounding of Cape Horn, the Nordkapp has been used on many of the world’s toughest expeditions. This latest version features improved cockpit ergonomics and secondary stability, and downwind, downsea performance that puts a smile on your dial. Perfect for the paddler seeking a fast, expedition-capable sea kayak. Click HERE for more details.
Nordkapp LV Designed either for the lighter paddler who wants an expedition-proven kayak that is more suited to their smaller stature, or a larger paddler who enjoys the legendary performance of the full-sized Nordkapp but doesn’t need its loading capacity - the Nordkapp Low Volume is a sprightly sibling. Click HERE for more details.
Avocet Rightly considered to be the sports car of sea kayaks, and a favourite among the tide racers & rough water specialists in the UK & Europe. Nimble, sized for the paddler in the 55-85kg range, & designed for premium performance. Click HERE for more details.
Avocet LV The boat many smaller people have been crying out for. Despite popularity of the Avocet amongst smaller paddlers, the really small still felt they didn't get the most our of it until loaded. Enter the LV. Not just for volume but also scaled to fit. Perhaps the only genuine small person's kayak available in the market. Click HERE for more details.
Etain RM The design shift that Valley have been developing for some time in Valley's premium triple layered polyethylene. introducing a kayak design with all of Valley's peerless build quality & rough water handling, designed as a sympathetic performance tourer for bigger paddlers as a day/expedition boat or a full sized expedition kayak for smaller paddlers. Click HERE for more details(the RM version of the Etain has the same specs as the composite 17-7).
Nordkapp RM The most famous sea kayak in the world is now available in what is probably the best roto-moulded polyethylene (PE) construction of any manufacturer. This kayak retains the legendary Nordkapp handling and incorporates all of the features expected of an expedition-capable kayak. A rare combination of performance and value. Not for nothing was this the first boat to be paddled around Cape Horn, nor the craft of choice for what remains the only circumnavigation of Australia, Paul Caffyn’s epic 1982 voyage. The Nordkapp remains the sea kayak by which all others are measured, with modern updates to keep the proud Nordkapp name a modern & relevant design at the cutting edge of contemporary paddling. Click HERE for more details.	Aquanaut LV RM A superbly sporty kayak with plenty of room for extended expeditions, this model is ideally suited to paddlers of average weight and below. Like all other Enthusiast polyethylene models, this kayak incorporates all of Valley’s advanced construction features and provides handling similar to its composite sibling. Click HERE for more details.
Aquanaut HV RM Sized for a slightly bigger frame, this model is ideally suited to average weight paddlers and above. Ideal for paddlers requiring a fast, comfortable, all-round PE sea kayak. Click HERE for more details.	Avocet The compact sea kayak that doesn’t compromise performance. Developed from the popular Pintail the Avocet retains much of the lively handling but is refined to provide better tracking and be more forgiving. The Avocet is ideal as a general sea kayak for small paddlers, especially women, or for the average sized paddler it makes a playful and enjoyable day boat. Click HERE for more details.