Open Canoeing

The Silverbirch Canoes Broadland 16 Duracore Plus sits firmly as the classic 'prospector', with the versatility to switch from solo use to family days out and canoe camping trips. By optimizing the rocker, chine, camber and sidewall profile from classic “Prospector” designs, Silverbirch have shaped the Broadland 16 as a confidence inspiring canoe to paddle anywhere from local waterways to the classic wilderness environments of “traditional” canoe journeying.

The Silverbirch Canoes Broadland 15 Duralite is a lightweight and highly versatile open Canadian canoe that measures just under 15 foot in length. It's equally good for exploring your local white water river as it is on a flat lake or canal. The Broadland's Duralite construction means that it remains lightweight without compromising on quality. It comes available with a choice of either ash or vinyl gunwales, as well as the standard wooden webbed seats and a central carrying yoke. Custom options are also available.

The Silverbirch Canoes Broadland 15 Duracore Plus is a tough and durable 15ft open Canadian canoe that comes fitted with vinyl gunwales, seating for 2 paddlers and a standard carrying yoke. There are also front and rear ash carry handles, which make it easy to take your boat to and from the waters edge. The Broadland 15 is perfect for flat water use and transitioning onto moving water.

The Silverbirch Canoes Fitted Rope End Grabs are part of their Custom Built Canoe program. They're an optional extra that can be added to canoe models such as their Broadland 15, Broadland 16 and Firefly 14. They provide the option for rescuing another open canoe, in the event you should need them. They feature a small rope loops that are fitted to each end of the canoe through specially drilled holes. The end grabs are then well secured by a double fisherman's knot.

The Silverbirch Canoes Fitted Full Length Lacing is a factory fitted upgrade on any canoe in their range. Silverbirch offer the full length lacing system so that it starts at one end of the canoe, and then equally spaced down the full length of the boat and returned down the other side to terminate opposite where it started. The outside loops are all flat in profile to the outside of the boat. However the inside loops are shaped with clear piping to make highly versatile D rings. This is perfect for assisting with lacing canoe airbags.

The Silverbirch Canoes Web Seat is a replacement web seat for SilverBirch canoes.

The Silverbirch Canoes Standard Thwart comes available in two size options. The 39" is the standard size for most boats, whilst the 31" is suitable for narrower boats such as the Firefly 14. The Thwart features an ash construction and is supplied uncut and undrilled, this makes it highly versatile as you can the cut it down and drill where needed to suit the make and model of your boat. When cutting them down it's worth remembering to cut equal amounts off each end to make sure it sits correctly in your chosen canoe!

The TNP Combination Paddle is a versatile kayak and canoe paddle that features curved and symmetric paddle blades. They are mounted onto an alloy paddle shaft that has a split paddle joint in the middle. This paddle can be used as a single kayak paddle that measures in at 210cm or it can be broken down and made into two separate canoe paddles. If used as two paddles, they will measure in at 145cm and 155cm.

The TNP Allround Canoe Paddle is a great entry level option that offers fantastic levels of durability and good levels of performance. This is one of the best options for the commercial user. The Allround canoe paddle features a HDPE high density polyethylene paddle blade. The paddle blade is heat stable making it ideal for year-round use. The paddle blade also has a 5-year resistance against UV rays. This canoe paddle blade is then mounted on a duralumin paddle shaft. The duralumin paddle shaft is an anodized aluminium. The paddle is then finished with a polypropylene handle for comfort and durability.

The Up and Under Barrel is the perfect solution for keeping all of your camping equipment dry, whilst on an overnight canoe camping trip. This barrel is available in two sizes, 30L and 60L. The smaller 30L is great for use an a one day canoe trip.

The Venture End Deck is available in two sizes and they are sold as single units. The one size fits models Venture Canoes such as the ranger, while the second size of deck plate fits other models in their range such as the Venture Prospector. They are easy to fit and are easily secured on with rivets.

The Venture Ranger 162 Cruiser CL is a great choice of open canoe for relaxed escapes and family adventures. It's highly versatile, stable and supremely hard wearing, so whatever your skill level, it won't disappoint! The Cruiser features a relatively flat hull that remains remarkably stable whether loaded or bare, allowing beginners to progress with confidence and intermediated to push their limits to reach the next level. And thanks to the low profile design, you won't have to fight to stay on course if the wind decides to pick up!