What are sea kayakers passionate about?
Sea kayakers are passionate about the outdoors, in particular the sea .
At Meridian Kayak, we share and are driven by that same passion. A passion for everything to do with the sea, including designing and making sea kayaks of exceptional grace and performance.
Our mission
Our mission is to be of superior service and supply sea kayaks that not only meet our customer’s expectation but exceed them.
We at Meridian Kayak are committed to sustained environmental / ecotourism opportunities. Sea kayaking allows paddlers to take their memories, their photos and not leave any footprints.
Our Philosophy
Our origins go back a long way to a young boy’s ambition of becoming a professional surfer. That ambition was finally realised with our principle became a profession sea kayak instructor who then continued his career to become a designer and producer of Australian sea kayaks.
In these days of Climate Change, Meridian Kayak has always been committed to sustained environmental / ecotourism/ recreation opportunities. Sea kayaking allows the intrepid kayaker/ adventurer to embrace the natural sea world and to take their memories, their photos and not leave any footprints…
Our history
Since beginning operations in Melbourne, Australia, in March 1998, Meridian Kayak has been providing a wide range of SEA KAYAKING services, equipment and experiences.
Sea Kayaks.
With over 25 years experience and a wealth of expertise in paddlers requirements and sea kayak performance, we have put it all together in the design of our own sea kayaks.
Our first design was the The Meridian “Cygnet” single sea kayak. It is gaining popularity as a sea kayak capable of both estuary / protected waters and extended or advanced open sea paddling conditions. Its stability, tracking and acceleration have made it a popular choice in term of performance and style.
Following on has been the Meridian “XP” sea kayak . A longer, faster and more expedition style of sea kayak designed for the intrepid open sea expedition paddler.
Instruction Programs
We believe that in addition to appropriate sea kayaking equipment and accessories, good sea kayak skills and technique are essential to get the most out of sea kayaking. Fitness and strength are no substitute for technique and attitude.
Sound instructional techniques concentrate on empowering kayakers to develop confidence and good sea judgement above all.
Energy efficient sea kayak techniques allow the paddler to relax and enjoy their surroundings without undue stress.
What is Sea Kayaking?
Very Simply, sea kayaking is paddling on lakes, estuaries, coastal and exposed open seas. The experience can range anywhere from a few hours quietly exploring quiet waters to extended multi day expeditions to remote and exotic destinations.
Origins of sea kayaks.
Modern sea kayaks are based on the same designs that Innuit peoples of Greenland and Alaska evolved over thousands of years in hostile Arctic conditions.
Being a hunter’s boat, their sea kayaks had to be both sea wormy and fast in order to keep pace with their prey in the open seas. To fall out in those conditions meant certain death and so rolling or self rescues were critical for survival.
Today’s kayaks, no longer made from bone and hides, are mostly either plastic or composite construction which makes them both lightweight and durable.
Leave no trace….
To visit an untrodden wilderness or glide effortlessly over clear and tranquil sea as seals and dolphin dart about and whales come to have a look. Sea kayaking is the perfect vehicle for all this, an escape capsule from the hustle and bustle.
Sea kayaking is one of the fastest growing recreational activities in the world today. It is enjoying spectacular growth as more and more people experience and explore the world’s coastal regions, arguably the only true wilderness left in our crowded outdoors…
