Launched at the Perth show last autumn, the newest product from Kari-Tek is the High Lift version of our popular Easy Load Roof Rack.

The roof rack, which includes a built-in winch, is suitable for most high top vans.

Click here for more details.

Kari-Tek are pleased to be sponsoring the following paddlers by providing them with Kari-Tek kayak handling kit.

Sea Kayak Scandinavia

In March 2008, Kari-Tek sponsored sea kayaker Jeff Allen will be setting off on an attempt to circumnavigate Scandinavia.

Starting in Gothenburg, Sweden, Jeff and American paddler Mark Schoon will be kayaking northwards, in an attempt to reach the distant town of Kirkenes, a small Norwegian port which lies close to the Russian border. More than 60% of Norway’s long and exposed coastline lies above the Arctic Circle and this will be just phase one of a two phase expedition to paddle and ski the majority of Scandinavia.

As well as being an incredible adventure, Jeff and Mark hope to raise money and awareness for two charities, Ovarian Cancer Action and the ‘Children’s Hospice South West’ Precious Lives Appeal. From more information, click here to visit Jeff's website.

Team Helly Hansen UK

Team Helly Hansen UK competed in the Adventure World Racing Championships held at Fort William from 26 May to 2 June 07. The team of four trekked, ran, climbed, kayaked, swam and biked together, non-stop for 500km. Kari-Tek were pleased to help the team with this challenge by supplying the Easy Load Roof rack and kayak trolleys. The team paddled SKUK Triton doubles fitted with the Kari-Tek Skeg Rudder System.

Click here for more info about the race or take a look at Team Helly Hansen UK’s own website.

Noel Webb

Noel Webb kayaked around the UK from May to November 07 to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Noel covered a total distance of 4200km during his 175 day trip. Kari-Tek supplied Noel with a kayak trolley to ease the load when moving his Explorer sea kayak on the beaches and coves around Britain. To reads about the trip and to make a donation, visit his website at www.cfpaddler.co.uk

The Sea Kayaking Cornwall Southwest Symposium takes place on the 13–14th September 2008. Organised to coincide with the Tall Ships Regatta, the Symposium offers a variety of courses in Falmouth Bay against the backdrop of the magnificent ships, plus day paddles exploring Cornwall’s varied coastline and entertainment including a hog roast. During the following week Sea Kayaking Cornwall will have a variety of discounted 5 day courses on offer.

The Symposium is based at Tregedna Farm, a short walk from Maenporth Beach, and is limited to 25 full board (dormitory style accommodation) and 35 camping attendees. We wish Jeff and Simon every success with this venture in a great part of the UK!

Click here for more details.

With the success of Kari-Tek’s Hydro Skeg and Skeg Rudder System, we are looking for help in installing our kits into customer’s kayaks in other parts of the UK, in particular in Southern England. If you, or someone you know, is experienced in high quality fibre glassing and is interested in earning some additional income then we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01292 571019 or email sales@karitek.co.uk

Help the Welsh Canoe Association - sign the access petition

The Welsh Canoe Association is campaigning for legislation to provide sensible access to water for all. So, if access to Welsh rivers and inland waters concerns you, click here to find out more and to sign the WCA’s access petition.

Are you looking for the ideal gift for the canoeist or kayaker in your life? Not sure what to get them? Make life easier on yourself and give them a Kari-Tek gift voucher, then they can choose for themselves from the wide selection of gear at the Kayak Byre, our online shop. Happy people all round! Buy your gift vouchers online.