Knysna Racing Kayaks

Knysna Racing Kayaks are based in Knysna, South Africa and  manufacture a wide range of sea and river kayaks, surfski’s, canoes, paddles and accessories.

Their boats are chosen by a wide range of athletes and have achieved the following accolades

2010-2015

  • Winner of the Fish Canoe Marathon 2010- Michelle Eray & Robyn Kime- The Rush K2
  • Winner Berg Canoe Marathon 2011- Michelle Eray- Vantage Pro K1
  • Winner Fish Canoe Marathon 2012- Men & Women – Vantage Pro K1
  • Winner Berg Canoe Marathon 2012- Len Jenkins- Vantage Pro K1
  • Winner World Canoe Masters Marathon 2015- Lee McGregor (8th Title) – Vantage Pro K1
  • Winner Breede Canoe Marathon 2015- Men & Women- The Rush K2

2016

  • Winner Berg Canoe Marathon 2016- Vantage Pro PLus K1
  • Winner Fish Canoe Marathon Veterans  2016- Jacana K1

2017

  • Gold World Canoe Marathon Masters – Robyn Henderson – Jacana K1
  • Gold World Canoe Marathon Masters – Matt Carlisle- Vantage Pro K1
  • Gold World Canoe Marathon Masters – Jannie Malherbe- Vantage Pro K1
  • Silver World Canoe Marathon Masters – Lee McGregor- Vantage Pro K1
  • Silver World Canoe Marathon Masters – Piers Cruikshanks- Vantage Pro K1
  • Silver World Canoe Marathon Masters – Graeme Solomans- Vantage Pro Plus K1
  • Silver World Canoe Marathon Masters – Mixed Doubles- The Rush K2
  • Gold & Silver- Vantage Pro Duo K2

Australian Paddle Sports commenced importing of Knysna Racing Kayaks at the end of 2019 after the closure of Kayak Centre in order to provide the Australian Market with a range of economically priced river kayaks.