Vendors

Eddyline Kayaks...

...a manufacturer of premier touring kayaks and paddles since 1971 with Legendary Designs by Tom Derrer. Eddyline pioneered vaccuum bag and Thermoform technology to make the highest quality kayaks and paddles for sea kayaking, open water and recreational kayaking in an environmentally sound manner. Family owned, proudly handcrafted by American workers and supporting local economy.

Immersion Research...

...a kayaking gear company based in Confluence, PA. Immersion Research was founded in 1997 by two career kayakers, and since that day has had one focus: to make the best, most innovative kayaking gear on the planet. IR is also staffed by kayakers who love the sport as much as you do, and every day worsk to make sure that you get the best gear and customer service possible.

...remaining loyal it's roots, Impex Kayaks continues to produce only the finest in composite kayaks, allowing them to keep production cost down and prices low.  With quality and service always their top priority, Impex is proud to continue to offer a premiere kayak at a lower price.  With lighter weight and easier to paddle hulls thoughout the line, it's certain you will find the perfect kayak for your specific needs.

P&H Sea Kayaks...

...as "The specialists in British Custom sea kayak manufacture and design" P&H has a long pedigree for fine designs and outstanding craftsmanship. Being out on the water is in their blood and they pride themselves on delivering the choice, quality and innovation you would expect from people who not only design and build sea kayaks but who actually use them too. Their experience is what has kept us at the very forefront of the industry since P&H started designing and manufacturing sea kayaks over 30 years ago.

Sea Kayaking UK (formerly NDK)...

... was formed in 2005 to manufacture Nigel Dennis Kayaks (NDK). SKUK is one of the leading composite sea kayak manufactures within the UK and in 2008 releases the innovative new Romany RM. (test paddle one at the Symposium!) Sea Kayaking UK isn't just a business for it's employees, it's a lifestyle and they hope to expand the sport of sea kayaking and introduce the world to its benefits through innovative research and design, increasing accessibility and sponsoring expeditions to aid fellow sea kayakers in exploring the widely varying coastlines of the world.

Valley Sea Kayaks...

...was founded in 1970 by Frank Goodman, and its' history very quickly became entwined with the infant sport of sea kayaking. Although kayaking on the sea can be traced back several thousand years through various indigenous populations, it was the introduction of the fibreglass sea kayak that led to the activity gaining popularity as a recreational pastime. Valley became one of the very first companies to commercially produce a specialist sea kayak when it launched the Anas Acuta in 1972.  Today their fleet includes boats for paddlers of all different sizes, styles and abilities.  

Werner Paddles...

Wilderness Systems...

..Since 1986, Wilderness Systems has chased perfection in the kayaks they design and build. Their obsession for better performance, finer materials and unmatched comfort produces kayaks that are widely considered the most satisfying paddling experience in the sport. No matter where you are in your paddling life, Wildy has a kayak that will increase your enjoyment.