The Shearwater 17 is a truly elegant West Greenland kayak.
Shearwater Sport Profiles The Shearwater Sport
is our most versatile traditional kayak.
The Shearwater Double
is remarkably fast
and comfortable.

Shearwater 14

Shearwater 14

  Stitch-and-glue sea kayak design has grown up a lot in the last fifteen years, driven by enthusiastic paddlers who prefer ultralight, beautiful boats that handle like extensions of themselves. For a new line of high-performance sea kayaks,...

Kits from $1485.00
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Shearwater 16

Shearwater 16

  "[T]he Shearwater is an eye-catching, light and fast cruiser that does many things well. It is a strong contender for the budget-minded paddler looking to answer the 'if I could only have one kayak' question." - from Sea Kayaker's October...

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Shearwater 17

Shearwater 17

  "The Shearwater is an eye-catching, light and fast cruiser that does many things well. It is a strong contender for the budget-minded paddler looking to answer the 'if I could only have one kayak' question." - from Sea Kayaker's October...

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Shearwater Sport Hybrid

Shearwater Sport Hybrid

You can't have everything in one boat.  For speed, you want long-and-narrow.  For comfort, you want beam and a big cockpit.  For maneuverability and compactness, a short kayak is desirable.  Artful compromise is the mark of...

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Sectional Shearwater Sport

Sectional Shearwater Sport

  A kayak divided into three, but a sum greater than the parts.  Spin loose five sturdy stainless bolts at the watertight bulkheads and the Shearwater Sectional packs down to fit in a hatchback car.  Or in your garage.  Or...

from $1689.00

Shearwater Sport

Shearwater Sport

 The CLC Shearwater Sport offers the perfect combination of light weight, sharp West Greenland handling, effortless cruising speed, and an extra-large cockpit for comfort.  The shorter length means easier construction, storage, and...

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Shearwater Double

Shearwater Double

  Build this boat in a week! 2025: April 14-19: Annapolis, MD June 29-July 5: Brooklin, ME July 14-20: Seattle, WA Doubles can be big, like our voluminous Chesapeake Double, or they can be small,...

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