Brian Henry founded Current Designs almost twenty years ago out of a deep passion for kayaking. Growing up on Canada's West Coast with its deep fjords and vast island archipelagos Brian was drawn to its sheer natural beauty and became an avid kayaker.

Brian's creative talents really emerged when he decided to design a new wave of kayaks for today's paddler. The rediscovery of kayak touring around the world has been inspired by the artistry and innovation of Brian Henry and others like him.

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.

The Current Design Breeze is a highly versatile daytripper-style kayak. It is designed specifically for birdwatchers, naturalists and outdoor photographers; and for those people who simply want to "mess around in boats".

Pachena DX

For paddlers who enjoy photography, fishing and birding, the Pachena DX is the ideal choice. And with bow and stern storage compartments, you can safely carry enough gear for an overnight trip.

Whistler

The Whistler, a big sister to the Breeze, extends the reach of this very popular kayak.

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Stratus 18

New for 2005! Designer Dave Kruger raised the bar for super-efficient, yet stable and user-friendly kayks with the new Stratus.

Squamish

The Squamish is a sporty rotomolded touring kayak conceived in the image of the very popular Solstice design family. Measuring 15’-8” by 23”, the Squamish answers the call for smaller kayaks that excel in touring performance.

Squamish Composite

The Squamish in vacuum bagged composite lamination takes this wildly successful design to a whole new level.

This sporty, performance sea kayak is lively and fun to paddle! This is a low volume British-style sea kayak scaled down version of the highly successful Gulfstream.

This fine sistership to the Storm is appropriately named Squall (a small storm). If you want a high performance touring kayak at an affordable price the Squall may be just for you.

The Sirocco is Current Designs first rotomolded British style kayak. Based on the popular composite kayak, the Gulfstream, this Hutchinson design will appeal to a broad market.

The Gulfstream kayak represents a union of effort between North America and Europe, through the collaboration of kayak designers from both continents.

Lively, rugged and affordable - the Storm sets the standard for plastic kayaks. Designed and built to handle tremendous abuse, the Storm will offer years of maintenance free paddling at an affordable price.

The Andromeda has a streamlined profile, echoing the hunting boats of the Angmagssalik region of Greenland.

The Solstice GT is the flagship of the Solstice line. This very stable and predictable craft's hull has a fine entry and exit which allows the GT to slice effortlessly through the water.

New for 2005! The new GT Titan is designed for the really big and tall paddlers, with an extra-large cockpit and added deck volume

The Solstice GT XL is the "Extra Large" version of the Solstice GT with enhanced volume.

The Solstice GTS is the sleeker sister to the Solstice GT. With a 22" beam, the GTS has a slender footprint in the water, gliding effortlessly.

It's fun, playful and pure magic. The Caribou "S" is fast, nimble, and a pure joy to paddle. The Caribou is best described as a modified Greenland design.

Long, narrow, fast - the Extreme. If you love touring but hunger for speed, then the Extreme will suit your needs.

Expedition

The Expedition is Current Designs response to demands for a high performance kayak capable of carrying the loads necessary to sustain an expedition..

The Crosswind, Current Designs' tandem rotomolded touring kayak is extremely stable, efficient and comfortable to use.

Libra XT

If you plan to take your familly out on water the XT gives you room, safety features and quality you can have confidence in.

This unique-ocean racing kayak surf ocean swells with ease, yet is very fast in calm waters. An extremely light, stiff and strong surf ski of the highest quality.