Perfect for nature watching, and exploring local creeks and ponds, recreational kayak designs feature roomy cockpits that can be easily paddled with or without a sprayskirt. Many can be paddled solo or tandem, depending on the size of the paddler. Think of them as a hybrid between a canoe and kayak for quiet waters.

These boats tend to be shorter in length than touring boats, and wider-beamed for stability. They're the perfect choice for weekend enthusiasts, young and old, or anyone seeking a calm day on the water.

Short and sweet, the Swifty is our most popular recreational kayak. Extremely stable and easy to paddle, it's what we call an easy access boat. Anyone can get into it and have fun.

Hmmmmm...Now what could possibly keep you from saying yes to this sleek new kayak? Just like the Sonoma 13.5, this 10 foot recreational wonder is highlighted by our revolutionary Airalite Technology. Short, sweet, and more fun to paddle than most kayaks on the market.

The Acadia 11.5 provides paddlers with an outstanding starting platform to explore and enjoy kayaking.

The Sundance 9.5 is the smallest and most nimble of our new Sundance family. The Sundance resembles a a touring kayak in design but features super-sized knee room and is ideal for lakes and ponds. A perfect boat for first time paddlers.

This mid-sized tandem has adjustable rotomolded seat on rails for a custom fit so it can accommodate long-legged and petite paddlers.

Take the Sundance 9.5 and add add some speed and better tracking to the mix and you have the Sundance 12.0. Like the Sundance 9.5, it is ideal for lakes and ponds, but is also at home on slow moving rivers.

Paddlers love the polyethylene version of this popular fishing, bird watching and photography boat due in part to excellent stability and efficient glide.

The Sundance II is a new tandem designed for couples and families. The large cockpit opening and equally accommodating seats make it an easy place to spend the better part of your recreational free time

Kestrel 120

Like it’s namesake, the pretty little hawk who flies with uncanny efficiency, this attractive addition to Current Designs has purpose.

The Kestrel 120 is also available in rotomolded polyethylene using Current Designs' unique SCL plastic technology. The rotomolded version provides all the comfort and outfitting features as the TCS version at a lower cost.

Kestrel 140

New for 2005! A longer version of CD's popular recreational kayak. Essentially a stretched-out version of the 120, the 140 trades a little maneuverability for greater efficiency, tracking, stability, and storage capacity.

Chesapeake Pro

Our original recreational kayak - an excellent solo recreational boat. It is lightweight, stable, roomy, and responsive.

Pamlico 100

Sweet little ride that's a perfect introduction to paddling for the beginner. Learn to turn with a lean, how to control in current and what it's like to go unnoticed by wildlife. Small enough to fit in or on most cars and ready to go when you are.

Pamlico 120

Pamlico 120 adds a new level of versatility to the legendary Pamlico name. We're calling this a solo-and-a-half - room for the kid, dog or cooler, plus a shallow V hull to take you places the original Pamlico couldn't go.

Pamlico 140

Got an extra tackle box? Want to stay an extra day? Been away from the gym a little too long? Pamlico 140 gives you everything the 120 offers, with a little extra load capacity.

The smallest and most entry/exit friendly of the much-loved Pamlico tandems. The new 135T maintains its cockpit’s greatest width almost its full length.

Pamlico 145T

The convenience of an open cockpit, with the comfort of a kayak. The adjustable seat system makes it easy to paddle solo or tandem.

Pamlico 145T Pro

The winning design of our top-selling Pamlico (large open cockpit, single or tandem seating) in lightweight Kevlar or Fiberglass. (Formerly Pamlico Lite)

Pamlico 160T

The same characteristics as our popular Pamlico in a bigger hull. It offers more room and a unique removable center child seat.

Pungo 100

Cute as a button, which makes its smooth-paddling performance all the more pleasurable. Ideal for kids, women, anyone who wants a versatile little boat for pond, quiet lake or slow river. Big rubber oval hatch and Phase3 Outfitting standard.

Pungo 120

Everything the world loved about the original Pungo in a quicker, more stable, prettier package. Big oval hatch, bulkhead flotation and Phase3 Outfitting standard.

Pungo 140

A longer, faster Pungo, and what may very well be a new class of kayak. Quicker and more resolute than some true sea kayaks, but with the generously sized cockpit and comforting stability of a Pungo. Enough stowage to do a weekend camping trip. Comes with

NEW! Designed specifically for the recreational paddller looking for a good boat at a reasonable price.

NEW! Offering even greater stability and higher hull speed than the Dirigo 106. It tracks beautifully and has great maneuverability.

NEW! This is a truly unique kayak, designed for solo paddling OR paddling with a passenger up to 60 lbs. without having to move the seat around! Great for the paddler with a kid or a dog.

This new range of recreational kayaks offers everything paddlers want most: outstanding comfort, advanced materials, exclusive features and cool colors.

The Loon 111 is designed to fill the need for a small kayak that will paddle easily and still have some carrying capacity.

A tandem version of our popular Otter kayak, the Twin Otter is a great way to get your family out on the water. With a large open cockpit, there is plenty of room for two adults and a child or a family pet.