Sea and Touring Kayak Reviews

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Sea and Touring kayaks are designed to travel great distances in comfort, bringing with them all the equipment you might need when you get to your destination. Modern coposite and plastic kayaks are fast, very comfortable and have enough storage space to allow you to be away from home for weeks! Usable with or without spraydecks there are designs and shapes for almost every body-type and purpose depending on how far you want to go and on what water. If you would like us to test a specific boat or would like advice get in touch with the team on reviews@canoe-shops.co.uk

Perception Expression 11

Perception Expression 11

The popular Expression range from Perception has a new addition, the Expression 11.

Location: Looe, Cornwall
Team: Fridge Fairy


ellie strait 120 touring kayak review

Elie Strait 120 Review

The Elie 120 is the latest offering from Elie kayaks. I took one out on my search for my perfect kayak and was very happy I did!

Location: Looe, Cornwall
Team: Fridge Fairy


ellie strait 120 touring kayak review

Dagger Blackwater 10.5 Review

We have watched this kayak evolve for a number of years, and have always liked it. We like its shape, its design features and the way it feels. Read the full review to find out more.

Location: Looe, Cornwall
Team: Old Duffer, Old Codger & Guests


Perception Carolina 12 & 14 - Coming Soon


ellie strait 120 touring kayak review

Perception Expression 14 & 15 Review

We have waited a long time for the true replacement for the Perception Carolina 15 that we used to know and love.

Location: East Sussex
Team: The Brighton Team


ellie strait 120 touring kayak review

Elie Strait 140 Review

The bigger brother of the much-favoured Strait 120. The 140 has a lot to live up to, and it does!

Location: River Tamar, South Devon
Team: Old Duffer, The Erk, Old Codger


Dagger Charleston touring kayak review

Dagger Charleston Review

A great day touring kayak which offers a blend of stability and performance to suit a variety of paddlers and water conditions.

Location: Dart Estuary, South Devon
Team: Duffer & Co.


Perception Essence 16 & 17- Coming Soon


Perception Prodigy & Vista Review

Perception Prodigy & Vista Review

The Perception Vista is the longest and fastest model available in the Open Cockpit Tandem series and the Perception Prodigy II 14.5 is the replacement for the Perception Kiwi range of 2 and 3 person kayaks. It is an all-new model designed to take up to 3 people.

Location: Siblyback Lake, Cornwall
Team: Duffer , Codger Erk and the Fridge Fairy


ellie strait 120 touring kayak review

Venture Kayaks Flex 11 Review

Recreational paddling is what we do and the Venture Flex 11 is as good a way to do it as any. Having both paddled the boat many times but without a camera we knew what to expect. the complication on this trip was paddling "guard ship" to the Fridge Fairy in her brand new Elie Strait 120.

Location: Looe, Cornwall
Team: Old Duffer & Old Codger


Venture Kayaks Easky 15

Venture Kayaks Easky 15 Review

A favourite of Canoe Shops Group - the Easky 15 is a very good touring kayak which can be paddled and enjoyed by a variety of paddlers in a range of conditions.

Location: Devon & Cornwall
Team: Old Duffer, Cornwall Canoes


Pyranha Fusion

Pyranha Fusion Review

A crossover kayak which does a good job at both flat water touring and whitewater.

Location: South Coast of Cornwall & River Dart, South Devon
Team: Duffer, Codger, Mike (K&P)


Old Town Twin Otter Review

Old Town Twin Otter Review

The Old Town Twin Otter is an open cockpit tandem kayak which is lighter than many of its competitors. Ideal for couples, families or anyone who wants to get out on the water and enjoy the great outdoors.

Location: Devon & Cornwall
Team: Old Duffer, Codger & The Ladies