Race boats and surfskis
These racing kayaks are available for member to members to take on sessions on the Thames or to hire for a small fee for races or training elsewhere. They are located in the specified containers as indicated below.
The wobble factors are taken from manufacturers specifications where available.
The wobble factors are taken from manufacturers specifications where available.
| Name | Colour | Location | Wobble factor | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Talisman K1 | black/yellow | Green container | 8 | Current specification 2014 web page Acquired in 2014 | |
| Kirton Meister K2 | black/yellow | Green container | 7 | 2014 web page Acquired in 2014 | |
| Marsport Hobby | black | Green container | 8 | Acquired in 2011, but not sure if this is a Mark 1 or a Mark II | |
| Epic V8 surf ski | White | Orange container | 10 | Specifications |  |
| Epic V8 surf ski | White | Green container | 10 | Specifications Acquired in 2022 | |
| Rapide (Blue streak) | Blue! | Orange container | 9 | Very old (maybe from the 1970s?) and quite fragile and a little heavy, but very stable, so an excellent choice for beginners in race boats or more experienced racers in less ideal conditions on the Thames |