• More about Kaskazi Kayaks - design, construction and performance
• Kayak Models - descriptions & stats
• Design - designed from scratch, not copied, not modified - designed! Each kayak is designed for a specific purpose, for specific uses
• Performance -The drag of a kayak at different displacements can not only be measured but also predicted before the kayak is even made
• Construction - No compromises! We fully understand the abuse kayaks undergo and believe in strong boats, capable of withstanding a pounding in the surf and on the beach.
• Safety - All quality kayaks have bulkheads
• Comfort - Seats are contoured to fit the human shape
• Stability - While our kayaks are relatively narrow, they have more than adequate stability

 About the Kaskazi name

Kaskazi is the Swahili word for the northerly winds that brought the traders down the East African coast. These winds increase in strength as the season progresses, bringing with them increasingly choppy conditions and later monsoon rains, often preventing traders from returning home. One of the main design criteria of Kaskazi kayaks is the ability to safely handle adverse conditions.