Hot News: Simon van Gysen aboard an Allwave CX wins Eurochallenge 2012!
Cape Town’s Simon van Gysen has won the first 2 races of Eurochallenge 2012 in Spain aboard his Allwave CX Surfski.
The Allwave CX Surfski is available in South Africa from Kaskazi Kayaks.

Top 4 EuroChallenge Race 1 - photo: www.surfski.info
Kaskazi Kayaks, based in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa, is a dedicated sea kayak centre. We specialise in scenic guided ocean trips along the Atlantic coast. We are also home to Kaskazi brand kayaks and stock a wide range of gear and accessories for kayaking.
Browsing our website will give you most of the information you will need. If you are new to kayaking, and choosing a kayak is too daunting, take a look at How to Choose a Kayak which gives some pointers, introduces some of the terminology, and ensures you ask the right questions when buying a kayak.
The Kaskazi Shop – Looking for sea kayaks, surf skis, canoes, paddles, rudder kits, sail kits, buoyancy aids, safety equipment or spares? The Kayak Shop sells a range of sea kayaks, canoes, surfskis and recreational kayaks, as well as the gear that goes with it.
Kaskazi Kayaks – Quality composite kayaks. The growing Kaskazi brand kayaks designed by Leon Franken are synonymous with quality and performance.
Guided Trips – Our paddling trips offer breathtaking views along the Atlantic Seaboard and beyond. No experience is required. Kaskazi double kayaks provide a comfortable and safe ride, whilst the guide ensures your safety. Trips range from two hours to half or full day expeditions.
Contact Us – Feel free to contact us or pop into the shop for a chat and free information. We have a balanced and comprehensive knowledge of kayaks and kayaking, and you get the best possible advise, products and service.
New! Bike and Kayak Trips
Kaskazi Kayaks, in partnership with Bike & Saddle, is now able to offer a number of joint bicycle and kayaking trips taking in the very best of the fairest Cape, from both land and water!
Enjoy a morning cycle from the historic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront through the heart of historic Cape Town and alongside the Atlantic Ocean, experiencing the sights and sounds of the Mother City by bike! Enjoy a picnic lunch on a secluded beach and then hop into a kayak for a guided experience in the deep blue sea, with the chance to spot seals, dolphins and whales as the sun sets below the horizon. We offer a range of tailor-made trips combining biking and kayaking – contact us for more details!
Kaskazi Kayaks is a proud member of the Bike & Saddle Eco-Active Network, which allows property owners to offer their guests a truly unique travel experience.


