New boating adventures unfold with Nautiraid.

June 22, 2010 - PRLog -- Australian specialist boating equipment distributors, Performance Canoes and Kayaks, is pleased to announce that Nautiraid folding boats have joined its Australian product range.

Proven by specialist military forces and intrepid adventurers the world over, the Nautiraid folding boat concept delivers immense portability, practicality and convenience for adventure-seekers.

Nautiraid has been handcrafting expedition-grade folding kayaks, canoes and dinghies since 1936.

An unmatched combination of high quality traditional and 21st century materials, exceptional attention to detail and ingenious design means Nautiraid is trusted by some of the world’s most extreme explorers. Robust military grade frames and high wear and tear-resistant fabrics such as Hypalon, mean the boats are ultra-strong.

Now this technology and experience is available to Australian customers, as perfect for an afternoon on Sydney Harbour, as a weekend in the Whitsundays, or long service leave adventuring on the Amazon.

Key Nautiraid advantages are:

Transportability: Single Kayaks can be carried in a backpack, and even doubles fold to the size of a golf bag. Both are easy enough to be stowed in the boot of a small car, or carried on public transport. No need to heft a boat onto your car’s roof, risking damage to the panels. No salt-water drips on the duco. No risk of the boat falling off the roof on the freeway, and no 20 percent fuel consumption penalty from a roof rack-mounted load.

Storage: Nautiraid folding boats are simple to store in a garage or even in a studio apartment. Ever tried taking a regular kayak in an elevator up to your apartment? Then what do you do with it? No risk of theft from the car roof while the vehicle is parked.

Convenience: 10-minutes to unfold. Paddle your kayak out to your moored sailboat, fold it up and stow below. No need to tow a tender or eat up deck space. No need to leave it on the shoreline for next time either, risking theft.

“A Nautiraid boat is a wonderful piece of practical design and craftsmanship and we are very excited to be able to offer the range in Australia,” says Justin Hocevar of Performance Canoes and Kayaks.

“Each is beautifully built and the finishing is superb. The concept of a folding boat just makes so much sense with its robust and practical high-performance design. A Nautiraid boat gives everyone from novices to experienced adventurers the chance to enjoy all the benefits of this ingenious concept.

“Nautiraid boats are as attractive to extreme adventurers as to folks who need a reliable and easy way to access their weekend sailboat on the harbour.

“I am confident the concept of the folding boat will quickly make a positive impact on all Australians who enjoy water-based recreational activities,” he says.

For more information on the expedition-tough range of Nautiraid folding boats, simply call PCK on 0434 264 474 or email info@pck.com.au

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For more media/press information please contact:
Justin Hocevar
Director
Performance Canoes and Kayaks
Ph: 0434 264 474
Email: info@pck.com.au
www.pck.com.au


The Nautiraid range in detail

RAID I 325 The great all-rounder.
Excellent entry to the touring single kayak range. Easy to use, convenient size, highly manoeuvrable, ideal for use on protected waterways or within 300m of shore. It weighs just 12kg and folds into a back-pack. Very stable. Totally unsinkable. Assembles in just 10 minutes.

RAID I 416 The serious adventurer.
Small single seat folding kayak. Good stability due to its ‘Stabilisers’. Totally unsinkable. Very comfortable thanks to inflatable seat and backrest, adjustable to your body. Can be used with a sail or small motor. Good manoeuvrability and course stability due to its perfectly trimmed waterlines. Ideal for excursions and expeditions on sea, lakes or rivers. The framework is assembled prior to being slid into the skin by the stern deck. Assembles in 10 minutes. Weighs 17kg (touring aluminium).

GREENLANDER I 500 An adventurer with excellent performance.
A perfect blend of speed and stability in this Single seat folding kayak. Good course maintenance, directional stability, speed and manoeuvrable due to its perfectly trimmed water lines. Stable due to its ‘Stabilisers’. Totally unsinkable. Very comfortable thanks to its inflatable seat and inflatable or adjustable backrest, adjustable to the shape of your body. Can be used with a sail or small motor. The low deck and tight cockpit facilitate Eskimo rolling techniques. Ideal for excursions on sea, lakes or rivers. The framework is assembled prior to being slid into the skin by the stern deck. Assembles in 10 minutes. Weighs 19kg (touring aluminium).

RAID II 540 The ultimate expedition double kayak, ready for anything.
A tandem folding kayak of large volume with central keel and flooring. Very good tracking and manoeuvrability because of its perfectly trimmed water lines. Very stable due to its ‘Stabilisers’. Totally unsinkable. Very comfortable thanks to its inflatable seats and backrests.
Can be converted to a single seater and used with a sail or small motor. Can seat two adults with two children. Recommended for users over 1.80 m tall. Ideal for excursions on the sea, lakes or rivers and is capable of long-distance expeditions. Assembles in 10 minutes. Weighs 19kg (touring aluminium).

RANDO 520.   The family getaway.
The latest model of the Nautiraid range is a 5.20 m long folding Canoe, unsinkable and particularly stable due to its two inflatable ‘Stabilisers’. Its aluminium framework provides excellent rigidity. It is perfect for family outings (2 adults and 2 children up to 10 yrs) for longer trips. Skin covered in rot-resistant waterproof PVC. Equipped with a lifeline for safety and manoeuvrability. Excellent course maintenance, it tracks in a straight line. Can also be paddled as a solo canoe.

Nautiraid NRX 190, NRX 250 and NRX 300
Nautiraid folding boats are ideal for fishing, hunting, day trips or use as a tender, and form a really practical, safe and easy-to-transport option.
Nautiraid boats/tenders are distinguished by their simple assembly and dismantling (2 minutes), with no need for tools.
They are also very easy to maintain. Just rinse with fresh water.
The boats are made from abrasion and tear-resistant material.
They are light weight and easy to handle and transport.
These boats are made from ash and birch plywood, combined with a textile sheath
in Hypalon-coated polyester fabric.
The NRX 190, NRX 250 and NRX 300 models open and fold like a fan, from a joint fixed to the front of the bow.
The hull has a keel for directional stability, therefore it’s easy to maintain a straight course.
On the outside, two closed-cell foam floats attach to the sides of the boat with self-fixing tapes. They act as fenders, while ensuring that the boat is completely unsinkable and perfectly stable.
Two varnished wood oars and a stowage bag for the accessories are delivered as standard.

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PERFORMANCE CANOES & KAYAKS specialises in technically advanced, high quality, paddle-sports equipment for paddlers at all levels. PCK is an authorized Australian agent for kayak brands STRUER, ELIO, PLASTEX, SIPRE, LETTMANN, SELECT, G'POWER & NAUTIRAID.