Petrel

Early sailors believed the Storm Petrel could walk on water. Named after Saint Peter, petrels are small sea birds that feed by fluttering above the swell with their feet. Like its namesake, the Petrel kayak is at home in the sea, dancing among the waves.

Designed for day trips in rough water, the Petrel is also suitable for exploring estuaries and coves. It can carry a large paddler through rough conditions but is small enough for petite kayakers. Inspired by Inuit kayaking, the Petrel appeals to devoted Greenland-style paddlers without intimidating novices.

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Dance on the Water

The “transitioning” chine varies from rounded to hard, providing smooth performance and reducing broaching while surfing. The hard chine aft facilitates carving and edged turns.

The deck shape takes inspiration from Greenlandic Inuit skin-on-frame designs with sharp chine-like features on either side. This provides knee room while keeping the deck low. The side slopes quickly to avoid close-to-the-hull strokes.

Developed for a 200-pound, 6+ foot paddler, the Petrel is still small enough for smaller paddlers. It’s a day tripping boat for larger paddlers but lacks requires careful packing for extended trips. However, it has enough interior volume for standard paddling kit.

    • Length: 17 feet

    • Width: 20 inches

    • Capacity: 250+ Lbs

    • Boat Weight: 35 to 50 lbs depending on layup

    • Waterline Length: 15 feet

    • Waterline Width: 19.9 inches

    • Wetted Surface Area: 20.20 Sq Ft

    • Total Surface Area: 46 Sq Ft

    • Total Volume: 11 Cu Ft

    • Prismatic Coefficient: 0.55

    • Included:

      • Front Hatch

      • Day Hatch

      • Rear Hatch

      • Custom Bulkhead Location

      • Standard Deck Lines

      • Retractable Skeg

      • Recessed Compass

  • Paddlers who want to do:

    • Day Trips and Long Weekend Camping

    • Paddle in Conditions:

      • Sheltered Ponds & Harbors

      • Open Water Lakes and Bays

      • Rock Gardens

      • Tide Races

      • Surfing

    • Paddlers 130# to 240#

    • Feet less than Size 12

    • Inseam Length 34” or less

    Recommendations:

    • Ok for Beginners

    • Very Good for Small Paddlers

    • Very Good for Average Size Paddlers

    • Not Good for Large Paddlers

    • OK for Extended Touring

    • OK for Fishing

    • Very Good for Lakes and Bays

    • Very Good for Open Water

    • Ok for Racing in Sea Kayak Class

    • Very Good for Surfing

    • Ultra Performance: Super Lightweight and Quite Strong

    • Expeditions: Quite Lightweight, and Super Strong

    • Custom: Built to suit your needs.

    • Whiskey Hatch

    • Keel Strip

    • Rough Water Deck Lines

    • Custom Graphics

    • Custom Layup

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