Category: Classifieds
New Gees site for kayak paddles, seats, fittings
March 25th, 2012, Comments Off
Keep an eye here for the new Gees website which goes live shortly. Mark Greville-Giddings is based in Hampton, Middlesex but will sell high-quality wooden canoeing gear anywhere around the world. The new website is expected to go live in a few days and has full e-commerce functionality and Gees can even be found tweeting – @GeesEngland [...]
For canoeists everywhere: the VW anorak
March 7th, 2012, Comments Off
(Apologies, the video is in Spanish but it’s just to give you a general idea). OK, so it’s not called the anorak and this isn’t a motoring website. But it’s not often that a major car maker designs a vehicle for canoeists. VW has just done so, with a new take on its Amarok utility [...]
Hody canoes and kayaks, substantial discounts available
February 27th, 2012, Comments Off
Beatrix Hódy has been in touch from Hungary to say that Hódy Sport are offering sizeable reductions in the prices of their new boats. Details in the grid below, but more information is available from Beatrix via email or at +36 20 219 2853. The company website is here. 1. MK4 Dolphin Plus grey and green [...]
K2 wanted, old design but reasonable condition
February 24th, 2012, Comments Off
Looking for a stable-ish K2 such as a Mirage or newer touring boat for inexperienced crew looking to do some racing/training. Reasonable money for a reasonable boat. Must be in usable condition and capable of robust use, nothing knackered please. Buyer is in Switzerland and will collect - so location not hugely important. Please contact [...]
ZPro Tango 3 person inflatable kayak
February 11th, 2012, Comments Off
Inflatable kayak: ZPro Tango, 3 persons. Purchased from BHG Marine, last year and inflated twice (once to check for leaks when I first got it, the second for a quick trip around the harbour) this is an absolute bargain. £400 new, and I’m throwing in the paddles. kayak packs away easily in the carry bag. £250 [...]
Struer wooden kayaks for sale
February 8th, 2012, Comments Off
There’s nothing quite like a wooden boat, the craftsmanship, the style, the sense of a really well-made product…. There was a time when wood was the norm rather than the exception. Nowadays, glassfibre, carbon and other materials are able to produce the shapes and strength and the longevity required for a reasonable price. Even so, [...]
Hody Orca K1 for sale
February 1st, 2012, Comments Off
Large Hody Orca K1 – sprint weight with seat and boat bag: £350 Please contact Tim Humphries. Email: pieisgood[at]hotmail.co.uk Mobile: 0785 470 6931 Got some canoeing-related items to sell? Email us details including photos and we’ll advertise them for free.
Olympic canoeing tickets available – but hurry!
January 31st, 2012, Comments Off
The British Canoe Union has announced that it’s managed to obtain a further limited supply of Canoe Sprint Olympic tickets for sale – but only to its members. If you want to apply, email your requirements together with your BCU number to events@bcu.org.uk. The whole thing is being done on a first-come, first-served basis so [...]
Mirage K2 for sale
January 30th, 2012, Comments Off
Need a stable but not-too-slow K2, perhaps for DW or for general canoeing? There’s a Mirage K2 for sale on eBay – it’s glass construction and needs a few minor repairs but could be interesting. Doesn’t look expensive – but as eBay works like an auction the item goes to the highest bidder, the current [...]
Nelo K2 for sale, may interest DW paddlers
January 26th, 2012, Comments Off
There is a Nelo K2 for sale at Reading, advertised on eBay. It’s white, has handles and appears to be in a fairly well used condition. As it’s on eBay, it’s for sale to the highest bidder – the sale ends on 28 January at 5.06pm.
