. . . .to the Boatshed Kayaks, which was set up by Richard and Robyn Clark in 2000 on their property on the edge of Lake Karipiro. It provides a one stop shop for all your kayaking needs whether, hiring, purchasing, or learning new skills. Karapiro offers an exellent venue with sheltered waters and 15 km of lake to explore.

Richard's kayak background is 14 years of Multisport paddling, competing in 11 Coast to Coast races plus numerous other events. The Boatshed has been training grade 2 paddlers for 8 years, with a huge number of paddlers experiencing their introduction to kayaking through The Boatshed. Robyn, although no longer involved in the day-to-day running of the business, is still a keen paddler and regularly competing in the Coast to Coast.

Richard is also involved in many of the other kayak disciplines such as seakayaking, flatwater racing, white water, kayak fishing, so can offer advice on most aspects of kayaking .

The ethos at the Boatshed has been based on getting people out there paddling, young and old, and therefore growing kayaking as a sport or recreational activity.

The range of activities offered at Boatshed are huge; ,just browse the web menu above and see what interests you .

Kayak Store Open
Seven Days