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!!Valley Aquanaut
Num. available: 2 Color(s): Yellow, Purple Year Bought: 2006    

Club Number: 6 - Purple, 7 - Yellow

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Length: 536 cm (17'7) Width: 57 cm (22'5) Depth: 37 cm (14'5) Weight: 26 kg (57 lbs)
Material: Triple-layer polyehtylene Skeg: Retractable Cockpit Type: Keyhole

Description: A contemporary vision of the British-form kayak. The Aquanaut design harnesses over thirty years experience from prominent paddlers & instructors. Its modern lines, with less bow and stern overhang and more flare above the water-line, combine to give the kayak high performance with a confident feel. Ideal for paddlers requiring a fast, comfortable, all-round sea kayak.
The Aquanaut Club maintains all of the handling characteristics and essential features of the user-friendly Aquanaut. Outfitted and sized to comfortably fit the majority of paddlers.
Current State: Yellow: Footest fixed in January 2008, Purple: as new


Valley Nordkapp Enthusiast
Num. available: 1 Color(s): Red Year Bought: 2006    

Club Number: 8

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Length: 541 cm (17'9) Width: 53 cm (21') Depth: 33 cm (13) Weight: 25.5 kg (56 lbs)
Material: Triple-layer polyehtylene Skeg: Retractable Cockpit Type: Keyhole

Description: Designed in 1975 and used for the first kayak-rounding of Cape Horn, the
Nordkapp has been used on many of the world’s toughest expeditions. This
latest version features improved cockpit ergonomics and secondary stability.
Perfect for the paddler seeking a fast, expedition-capable sea kayak.
Current State:

Skeg: Needs fixing – skeg wire is twisted and needs replacing
Hatches: Skeg bolt has sheered off in rear compartment and either this is causing a leak or perhaps a bulkhead is not too sealed


Valley Avocet
Num. available: 2 Color(s): Red Year Bought: The club owns a new model (2006) and an older one    

Club Numbers: 4, 5

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Lenght: 488 cm (16') Width: 56 cm (22') Depth: 33 cm (13') Weight: 24.5 kg (54 lbs)
Material: Triple-layer polyehtylene Skeg: Retractable Cockpit Type: Keyhole

Description: A contemporary vision of the British-form kayak. The Aquanaut design harnesses over thirty years experience from prominent paddlers & instructors. Its modern lines, with less bow and stern overhang and more flare above the water-line, combine to give the kayak high performance with a confident feel. Ideal for paddlers requiring a fast, comfortable, all-round sea kayak.
The Aquanaut Club maintains all of the handling characteristics and essential features of the user-friendly Aquanaut. Outfitted and sized to comfortably fit the majority of paddlers.
Current State: The club owns a new plastic red Avocet and an older Avocet where the model sign has faded away.


Manufacturer: Wilderness Systems
Model: Tempest

Cllub Number: 9

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Length: 518 cm (17') Width: 56 cm (22') Depth: 34 cm (13'5) Weight: 25 kg (56 lbs)
Material: Triple-layer polyehtylene Skeg: Retractable Cockpit Type: Keyhole

Num. available: 1 Color(s): Blue Year Bought: 2006    
Description: Designed in 1975 and used for the first kayak-rounding of Cape Horn, the
Nordkapp has been used on many of the world’s toughest expeditions. This
latest version features improved cockpit ergonomics and secondary stability.
Perfect for the paddler seeking a fast, expedition-capable sea kayak.
Current State:

Day hatch lid replaced Jan 2008, others feel loose