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Making a Wave

A independent review  of the Pelican Wave by Terry Cornwell published in in Canoe Focus October 2003

It is very appropriate that this fine looking kayak originates from North America as on first sight it reminds me of one of those aggressive low-slung American muscle cars such as a Mustang. The cockpit lies towards the rear of the craft and you overlook the long contoured nose. On either side of the hull are what appear to be side grills, except these are the built-in foot braces. It has a short stubby backside and the front rises in the air when you put your foot down and you can get your foot down in this.
Specifications
  • Deep-V entry hull
  • Large, graduated foot braces
  • Adjustable back rest
  • Easy-drain design
  • Open cockpit
  • Grab handles
  • Paddle and paddle tie-down
  • Length: 9 ft 6 in
  • Beam: 31 in
  • Depth: 14 in
  • Maximum Capacity: 250 lbs
  • Weight: 34 lbs

 
The boat is very wide and I didn’t have a spray-deck to fit it, so I laid a waterproof jacket over me. having said that, some very big kayakers could paddle this boat without discomfort. The large open cockpit offers easy entry and exit and the kayak comes with a two-piece split paddle. It also includes an easy-drain design, grab handles, and a convenient paddle tie-down.
Pelican boats offer family fun on the water so my little five-year-old son squeezed in with me and off we went for a second stint. due to the stable nature of the boat this was no problem and even though I had to paddle perched over him and his life jacket, it was still remarkably easy.
For somebody new to the sport or as a recreational kayak this package would be hard to beat with its great stability, manoeuvrability, comfort and straight line ability. When the built-in backrest and paddle are thrown in as well, you do not need anything more as far as the boat goes. and it suit almost any size. Plus it has those low slung good looks.
 

 
Footnote:  The cockpit dimensions are 86cm long x50 cm wide and Spray-decks are now available.  Sadly the moulded in foot rests are not a feature of the current model but the new model does have a skeg for even better straight line tracking.

 
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