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| Canoes |
- American Traders - Traditional style wooden canoes, rowboats, and interior canoe furnishings.
- Bearwood Canoe Company - Builds and restores wood and canvas canoes. Also provides topical links. Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.
- Bell Canoe Works - Manufactures fiberglass and Kevlar canoes with wood trim.
- Birch Bark Canoe - Hand-made birchbark canoes. Fashioned in birchbark sewn with black spruce root and sealed with pine rosin. Based in Greenville, New Hampshire.
- Birch Creek Canoes - Alan Bridges - Hand crafted Canadian canoes with custom fitting available. Also offers canoes plans.
- Birchbark Canoes - Features pictures and information about their canoes and gives contact and ordering information.
- Buffalo Canoes Manufacturing - Based in Jasper, Arkansas, this company sells new and used canoes, trailers and canoe accessories.
- Camp Nominingue Canoes - Traditional wood and canvas canoe builders since 1968.
- Canadian Canoes 2000 - Manufactures wood canvas as well as woodstrip epoxy canoes.
- CastleCraft Canoes - Recreational, hunting and fishing canoes.
- Esquif - Manufactures whitewater, touring, and recreational canoes. Website includes photos taken on the Moose, the Gull, the Rouge and northern Quebec.
- Evergreen Canoe and Kayaks - Manufacturer of canoes and kayaks.
- Geanges manufacturing - Manufacturers of canoes, river boats, and small fishing craft
- Heritage Canoes - Custom built woodstrip/epoxy canoes.
- Jammer Boat and Canoe - Fiberglass hybrid canoes for paddling, hunting, fishing or just floating.
- Kruger Canoes - Heavy duty fiberglass and kevlar long distance touring canoes.
- Le Canotier Enr. - Provides manufactured Cedar canoes, accessories, and services.
- Mad River Canoe - Offers many models made from synthetic materials, including Royalex and Kevlar. Based in Vermont.
- Marathon Boat and Canoe - Manufacturer of Duranautic fishing boats and Gruman aluminum canoes.
- Merrimack Canoe Company - Builds handcrafted canoes in the traditional style. Crafted with Kevlar/Carbon hulls with cherry and ash decks, gunwales, thwarts and yoke.
- North Bay Canoe Midwest territory - Provides cedar canvas, true cedar strip and kevlar canoes in traditional styles in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Dakotas
- Pirogue.com - Producing pirogues in Louisiana for the past 20 years. Hulls are finished with a synthetically reinforced bottom, foam seat flotation, and Cypress gunwales.
- Ranger Canoe - Manufacturer of hand-made canoes.
- Savage River - Provides contact information and a pricing list.
- Sea Eagle Inflatable Canoes - Designed for whitewater, oceans, rivers or lakes.
- Sinquefield Custom Boatworks, Inc - Wood canoes and kayak builder
- Skywoods Canoe Company - Builds and restores wood and canvas and all wood canoes.
- Soar Inflatables - Manufacturer of inflatable canoes. Find specifications, photos, and dealer locations.
- SolarSky - Manufacture canoes, kayaks and other small watercraft. They also arrange canoe tours and events.
- Souris River Canoes - Builders of 5 models of Epoxy-resin/Kevlar canoes. Based in Ontario, Canada.
- Stewart River Boatworks - Builder of wood and canvas canoes and wooden kayaks. Offers parts and supplies and repair services.
- Stockton Canoe Company - Custom made canoes and paddles for leisure, sport and racing.
- Svenska Träkanoter - Makes 3 models of wood and canvas canoes. Makes paddles and poles. Classes in canoebuilding, paddlemaking and Northwoods canoeing.
- Tiger Canoe and Kayak - Manufacturer and designer of one and two person outrigger canoes and paddleboards. Based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
- TuckTech Inc. - Manufacturer of the Tote 'N Boat Folding Canoe and accessories. Features, photos, and a FAQ.
- Viking Explorer Canoe - Manufacturer of one model of fiberglass whitewater and oceangoing canoe.
- Vorta Jet Power Pack and Jet Canoe - The Vorta Jet Power Pack is a removable electric propulsion system for canoes/kayaks now powering the Jet Canoe. Manufactured in Perth Western Australia.
- Voyageur Canoe - Canoes made of modern materials, based on traditional designs. Based in Millbrook, Ontario.
- Watson Canoes - Hand layed fiberglass canoes. Based in Ontario, Canada.
- Wenonah Canoes - Minnesota manufacturer of composite canoes for expedition, recreational and whitewater paddling.
- West Coast Canoe Company - Currently makes ten models of hand-crafted cedar canvas canoes. Located in Campbell River, British Columbia.
- Western Canoeing Manufacturing - Designs and manufactures composite canoes and offers over 40 models.
- Wood Song Canoes - Canoe and paddle builder in Round O, South Carolina. Includes descriptions and photos of canoe styles available.
- www.spiritwoodcanoes.com - Custom crafted furniture, canoes, paddles and home decor
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| Canoe
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- Alpiner Kayak Club - Non-profit international organization of passionate kayakers, whitewater freaks and extreme paddlers.
- Alster-Canoe-Club e.V. - Club information, kayak and canoe in Hamburg, Germany, on the rivers Alster and Elbe. Offers racing boat, whitewater, polo, and seakayak.
- Balboa Paddle Club - Dedicated to encouraging area youth and adults to paddle native Indian dugout cayucos in Panama Canal waters to foster an appreciation for native treasures unique to the Republic of Panama, including especially Indian lore, local flora and fauna, and the Panama Canal. Includes current and historical Cayuco Race information.
- Donegal Canoe Club - Kayaking in Donegal and the north west of Ireland. Members are involved in sea paddling, surfing, river trips, polo, pool sessions, white water racing and flat water racing.
- Fort Langley Canoe Club - Volunteer run club that promotes the sport of canoeing and kayaking for recreation to competition. Based in British Columbia, Canada.
- Kayak Club Wageningen - Club history, location, activities, agenda, newsletter, and pictures. Located in Wageningen, The Netherlands.
- Kuala Lumpur Canoe Association - Provides details on canoe and kayaking activities around Malaysia and Singapore.
- Malta Canoe Union - Includes history, recent events, latest club news and activities organised for the club members, and some information on the club committee.
- Mana Kayak Racing Club - Promoting flatwater marathon and sprint kayak racing in Wellington, New Zealand. Offers practice races and coaching.
- Norwegian Canoe Association - Home of Norwegian whitewater, sea kayaking, and sprint racing.
- Onda Selvaggia River Sport Centre - Offers river trips in rafting, kayaking and hydrospeed. Based in Veneto on Brenta River and in Valle d'Aosta on Dora Baltea River, Italy.
- Pete and Ed Books Canoeing Club Links - Directory of canoeing and kayaking clubs, indexed by country.
- Stella Canoe Club - Includes race results, calendars, pictures and information about this South African club.
- The Trade Association of Paddlesports - Serving the paddling industry in North America. Features sea kayaking safety guidelines, symposiums, along with resources for outfitters, retailers and manufacturers.
- World Kayak Federation - Dedicated to promoting rodeo as a competition and as an event. Includes worldwide team information, news and articles.
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| Kayaks |
- Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayaks - Maker of solo and tandem inflatable kayaks. Located in California, USA.
- Atlantis Kayaks, Inc. - Canadian manufacturer of composite kayaks.
- Bic Sport - Manufactures and supplies polyethylene kayaks and accessories. Includes product details, news, and a list of retailers.
- Clear Blue Hawaii - Manufacturer of high-end transparent Kayaks and Kayak accessories.
- Current Designs - Canadian maker of rotomolded and composite boats with an emphasis on sea kayaks. Located British Columbia.
- Custom Inflatables - Maker of solo and tandem inflatable kayaks, located in West Virginia, USA. Site includes a message board.
- Dickie Lake Boat Works - Builders of cedar strip kayaks, canoes and rowboats. Also provides repair services for boats up to 20'. Muskoka Canada.
- Eddyline Kayaks - Washington state boat maker with a historical emphasis on sea kayaks. Builds kayaks using an atypical thermoforming process in addition to traditional composite layups.
- Eskimo Kayaks - Manufactures whitewater kayaks using a unique blow-molding process. Located in Germany; content available in English and German.
- Heritage Kayaks - Manufacturer of recreational and sit-on-top kayaks. Located in Bristol, Rhode Island.
- Hillman Kayaks - Custom handmade wooden kayaks for sale for calm water use.
- Hurricane Aqua Sports - Manufacturer of touring, recreational, and sit-on-top kayaks. Uses unique Trylon construction for all models. Includes dealer contact information. Located in Warsaw, North Carolina.
- Impex Kayaks - Manufacturer of composite sea kayaks located in the US. Site includes message board.
- Innovex Kayaks - Manufacturer of transparent-bottomed recreational kayaks.
- Joy Sports Co, Ltd. - Manufacturer of Feel Free sit-on-top and recreational kayaks. Located in Thailand; content available in Thai and English.
- Kayak Centre - Manufacturer of glass fiber and composite kayaks. South Africa.
- Knysna Racing Kayaks - Manufacturer of kayaks, canoes, paddles and accessories. South Africa.
- Leading Edge Kayaks - Makes and design handcrafted and customized Kayaks for recreational use. Canada.
- Liquid Logic Kayaks - Manufacturer of whitewater playboats and 'trekreational' kayaks. Site features discussion forums. Located in North Carolina, USA.
- Loki Kayaks - Carbon fiber touring kayaks with smart track rudder systems. Canada.
- Mirage Sea Kayaks - Mirage Sea Kayaks built with in flow-on rudder system, adjustable foot pedals, and electronic bilge pump.
- Necky Kayaks - Manufacturer of sea and whitewater kayaks. Product descriptions, articles, dealer locator, and pro-team bios. Located in Washington state.
- Nimbus - Canadian manufacturer specializing in fiberglass and kevlar ocean touring kayaks and paddles. Dealer listings. Sells demo models.
- Northwest Kayaks - Manufacturer of sea kayaks in Redmond, Washington. Includes dealer locator, owner registration and downloadable brochures.
- Ocean Kayak - Originator of the world's most popular sit-on-top kayaks. Includes product support, dealer locator and featured destination section. Order accessories on-line and request a catalogue.
- Ozpaddle - Australian manufacturer of surf skis and sea kayaks.
- Pacific Tailboats - Pedal-powered boats and propulsion units that swim like a fish.
- Pathfinder Kayaks - Canadian manufacturer of fiberglass sea kayaks. Also offers kayak rentals for ocean touring near Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Perception Kayaking New Zealand - Manufacturer of all types of kayaks, clothing and accessories. Includes New Zealand dealer listing, community and team information.
- Perception Kayaks USA - Manufacturer of whitewater, touring, sport, and recreational kayaks and accessories. Community forums, event listings and USA dealer locator.
- P&H Sea Kayaks - Manufacturer of touring-class sea kayaks. Offers both polyethylene and composite construction. Located in the UK.
- Point65°N - Sea kayaks from Sweden. View models, and find retailers, as well as tips, and kayaking news.
- Rainbow Kayaks - Italian manufacturer of touring and whitewater kayaks.
- Redfish Custom Kayak & Canoe Co. - Designer, and builder of wood strip sea kayaks, and canoes. Offers finished sea kayaks, or plans for home builders.
- Sea Kayaking UK Ltd. - Manufacturer of sea kayaks. International dealers, product descriptions, classes, and care and maintenance information.
- Seaward Kayaks - Manufactures fiberglass and kevlar kayaks. Interactive custom color selector shows variety of options. Canada.
- SunFin Kayaks, Inc. - Manufactures recreational kayaks. Information on engineering and construction techniques, product descriptions, care and safety tips. USA.
- Tomandglo Ltd. - A distributor of Ace kayaks. Gives information on races, dealers, models, and how to contact them.
- Toquenatch Creek - Custom builder of high performance, cedarstrip, lightweight sea kayaks. Includes photos of completed craft and work in progress. Provides information about services provided and contact. Located in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.
- Viking Kayaks - Provides pictures and descriptions of their kayaks. Gives contact information, a list of dealers, transport and care information, and FAQ.
- Voodoo Kayaks Inc. - Manufacturers of Riot whitewater, Sun touring and Azul sea kayaks. Includes company information, product specifications, news, and dealer locator.
- Warren Light Craft - Manufacturer of ultra-light, all carbon fiber sea kayaks. USA.
- Wave Sport Kayaks - Manufactures whitewater kayaks and paddling accessories. Find dealers worldwide. Lifestyle section updated monthly. Includes information on pro-team rodeo results. Located in Trinity, NC.
- Wavedance Kayaks Pty Ltd - Manufactures open top polyethylene and plastic kayaks. Victoria, Australia.
- WaveWalk - Makers of surfing, touring, recreation and fishing kayaks. Provides demo movies, pictures and FAQ. USA.
- Wilderness Systems Kayaks - Maker of touring, recreational, surf and sit-on-top kayaks featuring a unique 3-way adjustable seat system. Located in North Carolina, USA.
- Xstream Line - Makes kayaks and paddles. Retail store also carries windsurf and kitesurf equipment and offers lessons. Includes equipment photos, specifications, prices, and related links. Located in Wilmington, California.
- X-treme Equipment - Provides photos and specifications for PFD's and accessories including throw and gear bags.
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| Kayak
Clubs Organizations |
- Club Kayak - Portal to paddling information and resources.
- The Folding Kayak Pages - Description, and links to dealers, makers and folding kayak enthusiasts worldwide. Includes news, book reviews, photos and plans for building and modifying.
- GoKayaking.com - Community devoted to enthusiasts features news, free classifieds, discussion forums, manufacturers, tours, schools and clubs.
- Kayak Fishing Stuff - Articles, message boards, and product information for those who enjoy using a kayak as their base for fishing.
- Kayak Forum - Allows users to discuss various aspects of sea kayaks and kayaking.
- Kayak Magazine - Published five times per year, devoting its content to the extreme paddling community with articles and photos.
- Kayak Sportfishing - Photographs, message boards, product reviews, fishing tips, guide services, rigged kayaks, recipes, and fish reports.
- Kayaking Forum Australia - An open forum on with photo gallery and stories, operating independently from commercial concerns.
- Kayaking Semanchuks - Trip reports of kayaking adventures by the Semanchuk family.
- KayakingToday - Stories, news, and experiences submitted by paddlers.
- Kelly Squirt Boating Page - Provides trip reports, information, and a collection of kayak and squirt boat video clips.
- Ocean Isle North Carolina on a Wilderness Ride - Personal accounts of trips including pictures.
- Sit-on-topKayaking.com - Database with statistics of all sit-on-top kayaks, forums, articles, book excerpts, links and club listing.
- Unsponsored.co.uk - The UK's independent kayak forum. Offers gear reviews, news, gossip and clothing boards.
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