Brand: RAINBOW KAYAKS | Product: Dea Dea is the new sea kayak from Rainbow Kayaks to offer the perfect balance of stability, speed, and versatility, it’s the ideal companion for both long-distance adventures and fitness training. It’s particularly suitable for…

SEA KAYAKING Welcome to the Paddle Sports Show Product of the Year Awards 2027. Click on the products below to read more and vote for the one you think stands out the most. Please note that voting is reserved for industry…

2026 Product of the Year: SEA KAYAKING Brand: VALLEY SEA KAYAKS | Product: Genesis 14.10 The Genesis is the shortest sea kayak in the range (14’10” / 452 cm and 15’1” / 459 cm), but its compact size is its…

Brand: PALM EQUIPMENT | Product: Bora drysuit The Palm Bora is the flagship touring drysuit, trusted by paddlers who demand absolute reliability in the harshest conditions. Now built from Seawastex® XP 4-layer PFAS-free recycled fabric, it combines outstanding waterproof performance…

Brand: LEKKER KAYAKS | Product: Petrel The Petrel is a versatile sea kayak for those who want speed without sacrificing stability or safety. The sleek design carries surfski DNA, but with more performance features and loads of packing space. The…

Brand: LEVEL SIX | Product: Haida Semi-Dry Top The Haida Semi-Dry Top redefines comfort and protection for sea kayaking, touring, and canoeing. Designed to deliver the sweet spot between lightweight splash gear and the full restriction of a dry top, it provides paddlers…

Brand: PRIJON | Product: PriLite Neptun Our most agile and at the same time fast seakayak with a sturdy and lightweight hull made of PriLite and a skeg. With a pronounced chined rocker and effective volume dispersion, the kayak is…

Brand: P&H | Product: Volan 162 The Volan is proving to be one of our most versatile and popular models yet, and following last year’s introduction of the Volan 156, the smallest widely available, modern composite sea kayak, we’re proud to follow…

Brand: ARTIC WATERSPORT | Product: Sea Struer The Sea Struer is an excellent boat. A really nice blend of everything, it’s quick, playful, and incredibly responsive, but it can also carry a fair bit of kit when needed for a…

Brand: BOREAL DESIGN | Product: Compass 140 Boreal Design Compass 140 Ultralight Kayak – Speed, Stability, and Portability The Compass 140 Ultralight is a 419 cm long sit-inside kayak designed for paddlers seeking performance, stability, and easy transport. Weighing just…