Types of Canoes & Kayaks
Browse our huge range of kayaks, canoes, and sit on tops
Manchester Canoes are the largest watersports store in the north of the UK, and can help you along your paddlesports journey. Our selection of top brands offers a variety of canoes and kayaks to suit every paddler's needs, whether you're exploring calm lakes or navigating whitewater rapids.
Sit On Top Kayaks
Extremely popular, safe, stable and easy to paddle. These are our best selling type of kayaks. Suitable for beginners in the sport, right through to specialist kayak anglers.
Open Canoes
With an Open Canoe, you can bring along the whole family, your furry friend, and gear for a secluded camping trip. Our team of experienced canoeists at Manchester Canoes is ready to assist you in making an informed and confident purchase.
Touring Kayaks
Sit inside kayaks for exploring, perfect for paddling along canals, open seas or adventuring along the coast
Sea Kayaks
The longest kayaks we supply, these are designed to cover distance efficiently and cope well with rougher sea conditions. They also have a large carrying capacity for expeditions.
White Water Kayaks
Our store offers a wide variety of boats, equipment, and clothing for white water paddling, playboating, and surf kayaking. Choose from a range of options to suit your specific needs in the water.
Inflatables
We stock a wide range of inflatable boards and boats, that offer easy transportation, storage, and practical features.
Crossover Kayaks
Longer kayaks, with more volume and rear watertight hatches for use on easier grade white-water. Can also be used on flat-water, slow moving rivers, and considered to be true all-round kayaks.
Canoes and Kayaks for Children
Craft for smaller paddlers and children. Whitewater, sit on top and smaller paddler's canoes are available. These watercraft are designed with lower weight capacities and narrower sizes to accomodate smaller paddlers.
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