Kirton Kayaks Ltd
Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:30
Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30
Friday: 08:30 - 17:30
Saturday: -
Sunday: -
About Kirton Kayaks Ltd
Kirton Kayaks LTD
Kirton Kayaks Ltd Description
Kirton Kayaks is a family business based in the UK, directed by Peter Cockram (above). We specialise in making hand-made kayaks to market leading standards.
In fact, our boats are renowned for being incredibly rugged and long-lasting, which is why they're the number one choice for club use. They are surprisingly lightweight too, and our K1 racing kayaks rarely clock in over 12kg, even if you opt for our cheapest construction.
The majority of our boats are designed from scratch by David Green (below), one of the founding members of the company. There's a wide range available, for paddlers of all abilities and we're proud to be able to offer something truly original to the market. We're constantly working on new deigns so keep checking back to see what's in the pipe-line.
It's not all about Sprint and Marathon Kayaks, though. We also work closely with Rob Feloy, designer of many sea kayaks including the popular C-Trek. Together we've created formidable custom craft. One of our greatest achievements came in seeing Peter Bray safely across the North Atlantic on the first ever solo unassisted kayak crossing.
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W A T E R S I D E B : It’s on and the sun is out! We’re in our usual spot at Newbury Library car park (near the teashop) if anyone wants spares or fancies a chat. Come find us....
#watersideseries #dwrace #dwrace2020 ... . . . . #canoeing #canoe #kayaking #kayak #sport #olympics #marathonkayaking #paddle #paddling #planetcanoe #madeinengland #madeindevon #customkayaks #britishcanoeing #trainhard #racingkayak #britishbrand #buylocal
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O V E R K I L L ? - I’m sure there is a simpler way to make the foam blanks for our footrests, but it’s just too satisfying to do a job properly! #properjob
F L A M E S - Very pleased to share this video of team paddler, Magnus Gregory’s, new Rift XL. Special prototype features include magnetic tool and watch holder, chameleon paint and pump-ready foot plate. . .
M A K I N G - A - M E S S: Getting covered in dust in style making a special one-off. Looking good so far...
F U L L P L A T E F R I D A Y: Just cleaning up a little batch of hinged carbon foot plates, hot off the CNC. Just in time for next weeks boats - part of our pro footrest system on the Rift K1 . . . .... . . . #canoeing #canoe #kayaking #kayak #sport #olympics #marathonkayaking #paddle #paddling #planetcanoe #madeinengland #madeindevon #customkayaks #britishcanoeing #trainhard #racingkayak #britishbrand #buylocal
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R & D - This is how proper engineering is done!
J O B D O N E - A before and after of our weekend’s labours supporting the Marathon Nationals. Besides launching the new Rift XL, we’ve been busy raising funds for the club’s start buckets using the finest Devonian elbow grease. Loads of boats polished, gelcoat chips filled, cracked rims reinforced, heel plates fitted and wear patches patched to name a few. Thanks @norwich_canoe_club for being such a great host. . #windswept #elbowgrease
E X C I T E D - We’re on our way to the Marathon Nationals at Norwich. Really excited to be launching the complete Rift K1 range (new XL to demo)
Plus, we’ve loaded half the factory into the van so will be available for on site repairs, servicing, upgrades and general boat advice. Come and see us at the stand.
N E A R L Y H O M E - On our way back to Devon via Glastonbury and already seeing signs to the factory!
F A R E W E L L - handsome red flotilla. Wishing you all the best in your new home at Gloucester canoe club.
A S S E M B L Y - Epic batch of carbon platform seats done! Shelf stocked ✔️
Doing our bit for river access! Thoroughly enjoyed spending the afternoon paddling with Tom Watson @labour_tom on the Exeter canal. Proud to be part of the campaign and to show first-hand what it’s all about.
Fun little custom part for a top spec ultra-light Inuk Duo sea kayak. This gadget adapts the usual handle fittings to take a kite rig. Can’t wait to see it in action.
The real secret to making great boats... delicious Devon baked goods. Nom!
A quick walk down our new demo Rift M in our 8X sprint construction. Give it a go, you know you want to! #britishengineering
First trials of the new Rift M complete. Designed and built from scratch with a bunch of enhancements for the smaller paddler.
Some fresh artwork on (team paddler) Francis Huntingford’s Rift, for the German Nationals this weekend. Good luck everyone! #canoeing #canoe #kayaking #kayak #olympics... #marathonkayaking #paddle #paddling #planetcanoe #madeinengland #madeindevon #customkayaks #britishcanoeing #trainhard #racingkayak #britishbrand #buylocal
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Cracking start to the 2019 Southwest Schools Championships. Looking forward to a day of Sprint and Marathon racing. #canoeing #canoe #kayaking #kayak #marathonkayaking... #paddle #paddling #planetcanoe #madeinengland #madeindevon #customkayaks #britishcanoeing #trainhard #racingkayak #britishbrand #buylocal
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Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:30
Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30
Friday: 08:30 - 17:30
Saturday: -
Sunday: -
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