Open Canoeing

The Venture End Deck is available in two sizes and they are sold as single units. The one size fits models Venture Canoes such as the ranger, while the second size of deck plate fits other models in their range such as the Venture Prospector. They are easy to fit and are easily secured on with rivets.

The Venture Gunwale Fitting Kit rivets are sold in packets of 50 units. These rivets are ideal for securing items such as gunwales, p-clips and canoe end decks. Canoe spare parts such as these do take the effort out of canoe maintenance, often making a tedious job easy!

The Venture Canoes P Clips are supplied as a pack of 50 units. They are perfect for lacing an open canoe and also a great option for securing in canoe airbags. These particular P clips are made from a plastic and are easy to fit.

The Venture Prospector 165 Cruiser CL is a traditional style canoe that excels on wilderness expeditions and white water trips, making it popular with enthusiasts and outdoor centres across the globe. It features a wide beam, classic symmetrical hull and soft tumblehome, meaning the Prospector is easy and stable to roll on to edge, whilst the familiar recurved bow and high freeboard keep you dry through features and prevent swamping.

The Venture Ranger 149 Cruiser CL is an open canoe that comes in at 14'7" long, making it ideal for newcomers to the world of paddle sport. It has a 350kg carrying capacity, so enough space for two paddlers plus all the kit you need for extended day trips on the water. The Ranger 149 has a premier plastic Corelite construction which provides enhanced levels of stiffness and abrasion resistance. The mid section has a 3-layer construction that tapers to two layers at the ends for added durability. Comes fitted as standard with Vinyl gunwales, plastic end decks, two seats and a central carrying yoke.

The Venture Ranger 162 Cruiser CL is a great choice of open canoe for relaxed escapes and family adventures. It's highly versatile, stable and supremely hard wearing, so whatever your skill level, it won't disappoint! The Cruiser features a relatively flat hull that remains remarkably stable whether loaded or bare, allowing beginners to progress with confidence and intermediated to push their limits to reach the next level. And thanks to the low profile design, you won't have to fight to stay on course if the wind decides to pick up!

Venture Gunwhale

The Watershed Big Creek Backpack offers airtight, submersible storage in a small day pack size. It works well for small cameras and a few towels for a day at the beach or a carry bag for water fowling in flooded timber.

The Watershed Chattooga is one of the most versatile duffels. It can be used as a large first aid kit for a group expedition, a small ditch bag for blue-water sailing, a blind bag for waterfowl hunting, you name it! People come up with new uses for Watershed bags every day, and the Chattooga offers a wide range of possibilities.

The Watershed Colorado Duffel as popular for long-term river tripping as the river it is named after. Used by raft guides around the globe, the Colorado will carry enough gear for one person on a multi day expedition. This bag works equally well as a cartop or pickup bed waterproof bag to provide extra gear storage on road trips. It also works as a storage bag for wet, muddy gear such as waders or drysuits.

The Watershed Ocoee Duffel Dry Bag is a top choice for keeping your gear dry during wet adventures. It's one of Watershed's most popular and fully submersible duffels. The Ocoee has a single storage area sealed with Watershed's unique ZipDry closure. It boasts sturdy carry handles with comfortable neoprene grips and secure roll-down closure with two sizeable buckles. This bag is constructed from ultra-durable materials with high-pressure radio wave-welded seams.

The Watershed Yukon Duffel offers the perfect capacity for river expeditions lasting 2-5 days. It can easily accommodate a summer-weight sleeping bag, a tent, and some equipment. Alternatively, it can be paired with other Watershed bags to store food during group trips. Additionally, it serves as an excellent all-inclusive emergency bag for extended marine journeys.

The Werner Bandit is a white water canoe paddle. This curved canoe paddle features a multi layer fibreglass construction that gets progressively thicker as you get to the end. This is great to ensure that the paddle has good levels of durability. The blade also incorporates a spooned curve, this makes it easy to catch the water while still giving plenty of power. The fibreglass construction then continues into the paddle shaft. This canoe paddle comes supplied uncut with a loose canoe t handle, this is easily mounted and helps to give great comfort and control. General Features -------------------- Fibreglass Blades Fibreglass Shaft Standard Size Shaft -------------------- Blade Surface Area - 806sq cm Blade Length x Width - 48.9 x 20.3cm Weight - 744grms --------------------