Open Canoeing

The Eckla Canoe Port is the ideal way to store your Open Canoe against a wall. They are very easy to secure to the wall and they come supplied with all the necessary fittings. When the Canoe Port is not in use they can be folded flat against the wall. When you are wanting to use it for stoarge there is not need to use a securing strap, you can simply drop your boat in and its secure.

The Eckla Canyon 260 canoe portage trolley, this is ideal for use on multi day canoe trips. This canoe trolley features a 3 part from that is made from a high quality alloy. It is lightweight yet still fairly rigid. It easily folds flat when not in use and the wheels are also removable. The frame design also incorporates a set of legs that support the trolley in an upright position which makes for easy loading.

The Eckla Explorer 260, a larger style canoe portage trailer. This canoe portage trolley is great for larger wider open canoes. It features a three part frame with a built in loading leg. The wheels are easy to remove from the frame simply by removing a split pin. The alloy frame is tough and durable but also remains quite light weight. The whole portage trolley easily folds flat into the bottom of the canoe when not in use.

The Eckla Canoe Trolley (& Stand XXL Explorer 400) features 40cm wheels, which provide a smooth base for the transport of canoes. The body of the trolley is anodised and strong enough to cope with the excesses of portaging and getting your boat to and from the water.

The Eckla Spare Wheels will replace worn out or lost parts of your existing canoe trolley, or give yourself a range of different sized wheels for use on different terrains.

The Endless River Lash Kit is a great way of securing your airbags or solid foam wedges into your open canoe. There are five variations of the canoe lashing kit available depending on what combination of airbags you are using. They all come with a selection of rope, p clips, rivets and also a good set of instructions of how to fit them.

The HF Equipment Master-Pack Trekking is a classic dry bag with a roll-top closure and well-padded shoulder straps. Made with high quality and heavy fabrics, this pack is incredibly robust and durable, making it perfect for use in canoes and folding boats. It is comfortable to carry and can easily be attached to your boat using D-rings. The sides of the bag have been reinforced with Kevlar which is durable and abrasion-resistant.

Given the critical importance of paddles, it's essential to take care of them during transport and storage. Composite shafts are particularly susceptible to damage, which could result in sudden failure while on the water. HF Equipment Paddle bags offer reliable protection and come in two sizes: one for single-piece paddles up to 205cm and the other for split touring paddles, measuring 135cm.

The Hou Canoes Hou 14 is the bigger version of the Hou 13 model, it's a touch longer and has a higher load carrying capacity. It is also able to track a little quicker and in reality is a bit more of a multi-tasking boat. Its depth and longer length allow for a drier ride in the bouncy stuff and provide more forward speed than its little brother. This shape was designed as an all rounder as so it will paddle well on the open water, as well as on flat rivers too. Simply put, a fantastic 1/2 person boat.

The Hou Canoes Hou Prospector is the ultimate all-rounder with a classic design. The Prospector was originally designed as a trading vessel, so had to paddle well on both open water lakes and white water rivers, it's also been designed to handle carrying a large load. This boat is a joy to paddle on lakes and rivers, and offers a dry, predictable ride whether you're solo or loaded up for a multi-day trip.

The Hou Canoes Kneeling Mat features a super grippy outer to minimise slipping and a 'soft knee' inner for added comfort. It will significantly increase your paddling efficiency, meaning you're less tired at the end of the day and can paddle further for the same energy output! There's also a small eyelet so you can tie it into the canoe for extra security if you wish.

Good quality and reliable hand pump for kayakers with light function. Integrated attachment bungee and low profile floatation foam. Durable high quality Aisi 316 steel shaft. Removable caps for cleaning. Ergonomic two compound handle with finger protection.

The Mad River Rotamoulded Deck Plate has been constructed from a heavy-duty polyethylene, this deck plate is intended as a replacement part for Mad River Canoes.