Rockpool Taran (sometimes called Taran 18)
The Taran is a fast boat for large paddlers. It is ideal as a fast expedition boat with credentials including two speed records for circumnavigating the UK.
- Length
- 549 cm
- Width
- 52 cm
The Taran brings a radical new look to the Rockpool fleet, it is fast and sleek but with friendly handling characteristics that will please. It is designed for the intermediate to advanced paddler and steps away from the look of the conventional British sea kayak to give the high performance that modern paddlers are looking for.
The Taran is a sea kayak that covers a multitude of roles: Day boat, Distance Cruiser, Weekend Tourer and Fitness Training through to Expedition Boat. It even has a reputation for setting records and winning races.
In 2012 John Willacy took the Taran to break the long-standing 80 day record for the circumnavigation of the UK, covering 2000 miles in 72 days.