Boréal Design

Boréal Design was founded in 1991 by two mechanical engineers, Éric Blouin and Nathalie Simard. Day by day their shared passion for sea kayaking leads them to capitalize on their technical expertise to design and build safe, high performance craft. On behalf of their production team, they proudly present their product line to you.

Composite Kayaks

NARWHAL

The Narwhal is comfortable, stable and easy to paddle. Its length and volume provide the storage space to meet the needs of most Sea kayakers. A spacious cockpit affords ample room for the legs and feet. With its flared hull, the Narwhal offers stability in waves without noticeably impeding cruising speed, a factor sure to instil confidence in novice paddlers.

ALVIK

The Alvik is designed for the intermediate paddler seeking performance, comfort and elegance. It is also an excellent option for the beginner who aspires to attain a higher skill level. A long waterline allows the paddler to achieve excellent acceleration and cruise speeds. A moderate rocker enhances manoeuvrability when leaning. For long and short expeditions, whether loaded or not, the Alvik is always an outstanding choice.

NANOOK

The Nanook is designed for individuals weighing 90 kg (200 lb) or more. This kayak has a deeper profile, offering ample room for the legs, thighs and feet. For added comfort and freedom of movement, the cockpit and seat are larger than those of other composite models. This is a very stable, high performance kayak characterized by a moderate rocker adding to its manoeuvrability, even in choppy water conditions.

SAGUENAY

With its great load capacity, the Saguenay is ideal for long expeditions. It is remarkably responsive, in both calm and choppy water conditions. A moderate rocker allows the kayak to change directions quickly while leaning or using the rudder. The Saguenay combines the speed of a long craft with the nimbleness of a shorter kayak and offers an excellent compromise between primary and secondary stability.

LABRADOR

This medium volume model is a member of the family of the reverse hard chine, a line of performance-oriented kayaks for which BORÉALDESIGN is well known. The Labrador is designed for paddlers looking to combine speed and exceptional tracking ability with sufficient storage for excursions lasting several days. The Labrador's long waterline and hull shape are optimized to reduce the impact of wave and water friction. The Labrador is available with a variety of options, including rudder or skeg, a comfort or backband seat and the choice of adding a day hatch and third bulkhead.

EPSILON - COMPOSITE

The epsilon series is the logical choice for every type of paddler. Whether you are a novice or a beginner, small or tall, thin or sturdy, you will find here a kayak that is perfect for you. Offered in polyethylene or in composite, the 3 models are conceived to suit everyone irrespective of height or weight. Its innovative design and low profiled deck (12 ¾'' forward, and 9'' aft) will allow you to easily make all of your paddle manoeuvres and Eskimo rolls. Furthermore, its semi-arched hull gives you enviable stability, and the long narrow waterline provides you with excellent directional stability.

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C200

C300

Polyethelene Kayaks

KASKO

The Kasko is a very responsive recreational kayak ideally suited to exploring winding rivers, lakes and coastlines. Its cockpit is smaller than that of the Ookpik, allowing the paddler a better fit and therefore better control. For added adjustment, the Kasko can be equipped with thigh braces.

OOPIK

The Ookpik is a very stable recreational kayak. It has a large, comfortable cockpit, offering its occupant greater freedom of movement. This kayak is ideally suited for exploring lakes or rivers and for short trips along the coastline.

OOPIK DUO

With a hull shape combining reverse hard chines and slightly concave bottom, this kayak unites performance, wave-riding capability and a surprising level of stability. Using the Ookpik and Esperanto as models, we designed a two-person kayak that can be paddled solo, thanks to a sliding seat. The great versatility of the Ookpik Duo makes it an ideal family craft.

MUKTUK

The Muktuk's low profile offers plenty of thigh support, making it ideal for small to medium-sized paddlers. Its shape generates minimal wind resistance, and the kayak is highly responsive during turns. A tapered contour adds speed to a craft that is stable, comfortable and easy to paddle. For closer adjustment, thigh braces may be added as an option.

INUKSHUK

The Inukshuk, combining elegance and performance, is unquestionably the fastest kayak in its category. Its long waterline and tapered contour allow the kayak to accelerate quickly and track beautifully, while the upswept bow provides buoyancy when paddling in waves. A moderate rocker makes the kayak very agile while performing a lean turn. This comfortable and spacious kayak features a low profile offering minimal wind resistance, making the Inukshuk easy to manoeuvre.

BAFFIN

BORÉALDESIGN is renown for its distinctive designs and this can be seen in its latest creation: the BAFFIN. The new Greenland style Baffin kayak displays a wonderful amalgam of soft lines and hard chines, making a performance plastic kayak. It provides everything the skilled paddler would expect from such a looking craft, yet still offering a great sense of stability created by the unique design of its hull. The sleek deck profile is pure art, and with a standard day hatch and skeg, the BAFFIN is designed to face the ocean.

EPSILON - POLYETHELENE

The epsilon series is the logical choice for every type of paddler. Whether you are a novice or a beginner, small or tall, thin or sturdy, you will find here a kayak that is perfect for you. Offered in polyethylene or in composite, the 3 models are conceived to suit everyone irrespective of height or weight. Its innovative design and low profiled deck (12 ¾'' forward, and 9'' aft) will allow you to easily make all of your paddle manoeuvres and Eskimo rolls. Furthermore, its semi-arched hull gives you enviable stability, and the long narrow waterline provides you with excellent directional stability.

P100

P200

P300