Sit-on-top
Petrel
Product of the Year. Speed meets stability.
Best for
The experienced paddler who wants surfski-level speed in a stable sit-on-top platform. Multiday expeditions, fitness, fishing, or just the fastest way to cover water.
What makes it Lekker
- ⭐ Winner: Product of the Year — 2026 Paddlesports Show, Strasbourg
- DNA blends Malachite stability with surfski speed
- Streamlined hull with subtle rocker and piercing bow
- Centred footwell + extended paddle cutaways for an efficient stroke
- Generous bow volume with large oval front hatch
- Shallow tankwell with recessed oval rear hatch — low centre of gravity
- 6 handles (bow, stern, 2 per side) for easy solo handling and re-entry
- Rod-holder interfaces for fishing
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Specifications
- Length
- 16'0" / 487 cm
- Width
- 25" / 64 cm
- Weight
- 62 lbs
- Capacity
- 309 lbs
- Hatches
- 3 (large oval bow, recessed oval stern, 10" day hatch)
- Skeg
- none
- Rudder
- optional
- Material
- Rotomolded polyethylene
How it stacks up
- No direct US competitor — the only performance SOT at this length that isn't a fishing kayak.
- Nearest comparisons: Old Town Sportsman 106, WS Recon 120, Bonafide EX123 — all shorter, slower, less storage.
Common questions
What makes the Petrel special?
It won Product of the Year at Europe's largest paddlesports trade show — beating every kayak, canoe, and SUP in the recreational category. It delivers surfski-inspired speed in a stable sit-on-top platform that doesn't exist anywhere else in the US market.
When will the Petrel be available in the US?
Limited initial quantities are arriving in our Nevada warehouse. Join the waitlist to be first notified — waitlist members get priority allocation and pricing.
Is the Petrel stable enough for intermediate paddlers?
Yes. Despite its speed-oriented design, the Petrel maintains good stability thanks to soft rails designed for edge-control steering. Most paddlers won't need the optional rudder.