SEA KAYKAING UK - Nigel Dennis Designs

ROMANY - Standard, LV, Surf, RM

The ROMANY is a manoeuvrable day/weekend kayak. Designed for rough water and ease of handling in the surf, the Romany can be rolled easily and is ideally suited for the small to medium sized kayaker. Its easy handling makes it the first choice for many coaches.

The ROMANY SURF has a wider keyhole cockpit than any other British made fibreglass sea kayak and has more volume in the rear compartments than the Romany. The hull design offers high stability and the shaped foredeck allows for large feet up to size 11/12. Having a flatter hull this kayak surfs well.

The ROMANY LV* is designed to fill the demand for smaller sea kayaks, especially as the number of female sea kayakers grow.

The ROMANY S RM is a plastic version of the Romany S. It has been designed to fit a range of kayakers from approx 5ft 4inch to 6ft 4inches tall. The kayak has plenty of room for large feet and a low back deck to facilitate an easy layback roll. The seat can be raised for the smaller paddler. The kayak has fairly boxy rails offering good stability. A flattish hull promoting better surfing characteristics, this also helps in a following sea.  With the fiberglass cockpit rim a cheaper nylon spray deck can be used. 

Standard - Length: 16’ Width: 21.5" Cockpit: 32” x 15.5” Weight: 54 lbs
LV - Length: 16’ Width: 21.5" Cockpit: 28.5” x 14.25” Weight: 53 lbs
Surf - Length: 16’2” Width: 21.75” Cockpit: 32´x 17.25” Weight: 56 lbs

* LV Instead of producing a new kayak Nigel decided to modify the Romany and Explorer. For these models a LV (Low Volume) option is available. All kayaks have modified cockpits and reduced volume, while the hulls remain essentially the same. The LV kayaks have been fitted with a new Keyhole cockpit rim customized to fit smaller kayakers. The rim is 3.5" (87mm) shorter than the standard and 1" (25mm) narrower with the leg braces brought back towards the paddler. All kayaks have less volume and a redesigned front deck.

• A low rear deck for easy rolling.
• A white water cockpit.
• This gives the kayaker excellent grip, control and allows a quick exit if needed!
• Three compartments, including an offset day hatch, allowing the kayaker to reach into the compartment whilst at sea.
• Sloping rear bulkhead behind the seat, allowing the kayak to be emptied by lifting the bow (no X rescue necessary). Polished deck recesses.
• Plenty of room for large feet or warm winter footwear.
• Exceptional manoeuvrability, with direction stability. Very fast in following seas.
• Large round hatches
• Minimum weather cocking in strong winds.