Sun - August 20, 2006

Valley Kayaks Rapier 20 Pictures from North Kent, UK



Rapier 20 sea racing kayak Rapier 20 sea racing kayak
Rapier 20 sea racing kayak Rapier 20 sea racing kayak
I have received the above pictures of the Rapier 20 from Nigel Hatton, Herne Bay, UK. The Rapier 20 is a new racing sea kayak from Valley Kayaks. 6 months ago, Nigel sent me a nice review of his Rapier 20 followed by an update. Many thanks.

I was somewhat surprised to hear Nigel complaining about the lack of sea kayak races in UK. After paddling his Rapier 20 for a while he is just organizing 15 mile North Kent Sea Kayak Marathon on September 24th:

This is going to be a shake down event for what could be a Grand Prix series of about 8 races in 2007. Sea conditions when rough are manageable in my Valley Rapier 20 up to about 6/8 foot waves but wind strength hinders more than anything. Boats deemed not to be seaworthy for the prevailing conditions will not be allowed to compete.

Unofficial course record is 135 mins but will probably be destroyed by a younger/better paddler than me. There will be a safety boat or two escorting the race.

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