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'Do together, stay together'. This is a strong message for family holidays, and yet with an increasingly self-conscious public it is difficult to find an activity that is stylish and attractive, yet both physically and emotionally safe for the whole family.

Our design brief was:   'Create an activity that all the family can take part in, with credibility and success'. The result is the KataKanu. It is a stable catamaran designed to be paddled with a single blade (Red Indian style).   The boat has a smooth-moulded, interior that creates a twin walled, unsinkable boat, which together with self-bailing and strong fittings is low maintenance and minimal demand on the fleet operator.	The KataKanu - easily transported, low maintenance
The KataKanu - out and about on the River Severn July 2001	About the designer:   Ian White has competed at World championships in kayak racing. He is a winner of the Devizes - Westminster' one of the worlds toughest canoe races. Winner of the Arctic Canoe Race, one of the worlds longest canoe races. Winner of the Exe Escent. Liffey Descent and Tay Descent, some of the worlds roughest canoe races.
He expects to paddle at least 1,000 miles a year on all types of water and with more than 30,000 miles under his boat, reckons to know a bit about paddle sport.   Ian has worked in 'Adventure Holidays', instructed in 'Leadership in Management' and most recently as a 'Paddle Sport Development Officer' for the British Canoe Union (BCU). He is now an 'assessor' for the BCU coaching scheme.   Ian has developed a people-centred approach to the sport that is inclusive for a wide range of abilities and personalities.	The KataKanu is a highly manoeuvrable craft and is very comfortable

For more information about this fascinating craft, please write to: KataKanu 19, Seward Road. Badsey, Evesham, Worcester, WR11 5HQ   Telephone 01386 831224