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The TriStar International Triathlon is taking place in Pühajärve, Estonia on 3-5 August 2012 and SeaBird Designs is proud to be part of their sponsoring team. The TriStar event series offers a wide range of triathlon events which are designed for accessibility by professional triathletes and all other kind of athletes who want to participate in races combining the world’s three most popular sports disciplines. SeaBird Designs’ kayaks are used by the medical assistance and security team during the swimming distances.

The biggest “Padling” magazine in Norway tested our Qanik. Read the independent opinion of a professional paddler Jan Fjelde about the SeaBird Designs Qanik.

We are delighted to announce that all SeaBird Designs 2012 skeg composite models come with new powerful and reliable KS-retractable skeg system pro by Kajak Sport! The system includes completely new skeg control unit and it can be installed to the deck of the kayak with or without recess. The new control unit can also be combined with other skeg systems.

“Some of the most exciting sea kayaks to hit the market in 2012 originate from the other side of the pond.

SeaBird Designs opened a new factory in Norway!

All kayaks produced in our new factory will be made with blow molding technology. This type of technology provides very rigid and durable kayaks.

First blow molded models are Åfjord Club, Åfjord Hobby, fitness kayak Kragerø and canoe Mjøsa.

The 8th Võhandu Marathon took place last Saturday the 20th of April and SeaBird Designs was proud to be part of their sponsoring team. Võhandu Marathon is an international canoeing marathon which is considered to be one of the toughest and most beautiful canoeing marathons in Europe. The marathon is held on Võhandu River and it is for anyone who wish to see wild and virgin nature and spend an active day paddling, it is an excellent opportunity for a paddling experience in Estonia. In one day you have to cross 100 kilometers of interesting and, at times, extreme river. It’s an inspiring challenge for all paddling friends.

Norske Padleperler is a web series highlighting extraordinary beautiful spots for kayaking in Norway – mainly focusing on Helgelandskysten and Lofoten in North Norway.

Check out all the episodes!

The biggest Paddling magazine in Denmark “Kano&Kajak” tested SeaBird Designs Salt serie: Salt 59, Salt 55 and Salt 51.

SeaBird Designs has been supporting Lars Korvald and his team from Trails Of Norway to discover and record the beautifulHelgelandskysten in North Norway.

Helgelandskysten isregarded as one of Norway’s best areas for sea kayaking, cycling and puffin spotting.

Read and see more ontrailsofnorway.com.

Watch the amazing video here.

Successful scale-down

Seabird may offer the fully adult polyethylene kayak in a diminished version. Medium-sized paddlers or those who don’t need a huge loading capacity may thus enjoy a more suitable boat.