Venture Islay 12

The Venture Islay 12 Kayak is a compact adventure touring kayak designed for paddlers who want the performance of a touring boat in a more manageable size. Perfect for those progressing from shorter recreational kayaks, the Islay 12 offers improved speed, efficiency and storage capacity while remaining easy to handle both on and off the water.

With its efficient hull design, the kayak delivers greater glide and paddling efficiency compared with typical recreational kayaks, allowing paddlers to travel further with less effort. At the same time, its shorter length provides excellent manoeuvrability, making it easier to navigate winding rivers, sheltered lakes and canals.

The Islay 12 is an excellent choice for paddlers planning day trips, relaxed touring journeys or weekend adventures. Its balanced design offers reassuring stability while still maintaining enough performance to explore new waters with confidence.

Features

• Compact adventure touring kayak for lakes, canals and gentle rivers
• Efficient hull design providing better glide and speed than recreational kayaks
• Highly manoeuvrable length for navigating winding waterways
• Stable and confidence‑inspiring platform for developing paddlers
• Connect outfitting system for comfort and control
• Durable MZ3 polyethylene construction for strength and longevity
• Practical storage options for day trips and overnight journeys

Specification

• Size: 12
• Length: 385cm
• Width: 66cm
• Weight (MZ3): 25.5kg
• Maximum Paddler Weight: 124kg
• Deck Size: XL
• Construction: MZ3

Choose This Kayak For

• The stability and manageability of a recreational kayak, but with greater hull efficiency
• A mixture of day trips and weekend adventures
• Easier manoeuvrability than a longer touring or sea kayak