2026 Product of the Year

The Petrel is coming
to the United States.

Europe's largest paddlesports trade show — Strasbourg, France — named the Petrel Product of the Year in the recreational paddling category. It beat every kayak, canoe, and SUP in the room.

Limited US allocation arrives in our Nevada warehouse this season. Waitlist members are first to know, first to order, and first on the water.

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Why it won

The judges put the Petrel against every recreational paddlecraft on the European market. What set it apart: nothing else delivers surfski-inspired speed in a stable, capable sit-on-top platform — and nothing else does it at this price.

  • 16'0" length with surfski-inspired hull and piercing bow
  • Centered footwell + extended paddle cutaways for an efficient stroke
  • Generous bow volume; large oval front hatch + recessed stern hatch
  • 6 handles (bow, stern, 2 per side) for solo handling and re-entry
  • Soft rails for confident edge-control steering
  • Rod-holder interfaces — fishes as well as it flies

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Who it's for

The experienced paddler who refuses to choose between speed and stability.

Multiday expeditions. Fitness training. Fishing. Or just the fastest way to cover open water with the gear you actually need. The Petrel is the boat for the paddler who's outgrown the rec-kayak category but isn't ready to fight a tippy surfski.

See the full Petrel specs