Neris Folding Kayaks UK - Devizes to Westminster canoe race

Neris folding kayaks UK - go canoeing in a folding kayak

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Accessory prices are listed on respective pages

Announcements

Quick link to videos on each of the NERIS model kayaks here

15/02/18 - Clearance of ex-demo stock - 1 x Neris Alu-1, 1 x Neris Valkure-1. See Sales page

10/02/18 - new range coming soon - SMART PRO Series of hybrid kayaks / canoes. See News

23/01/18 - new video of a trio of SMART-2 hybrid kayaks off the coast of Turkey

12/11/17 - demo kayak & canoe version SMART-2 available to try out (South England). Photos here

23/10/17 - 2018 DW race.
Considering entering in the 2018 Devizes to Westminster non-stop canoe race in the Folding Boat Class? Speak to us about the very competitive Neris Valkure-2 folding kayak ASAP

01/010/17 - Neris SMART-2 & 3 now have sail rig fittings attached as standard. Compatible with the Neris GENAKER A-frame sail rig

13/08/17 - demo Neris SMART-2 available for try-outs (South of England)

08/08/17 Introduction of the Neris SMART range of hybrid canoe/kayaks - web pages added

16/04/17 Congratulations to the crews who completed in the gruelling Devizes to Westminster 125 mile non-stop canoe race held over the Easter weekend. Of 13 folding kayaks that entered in the Folding Boat Class, Neris Valkure-2 kayaks came 4th, 5th & 10th with one retirement.

28/02/17 - Product Videos page added. See videos on each of the NERIS folding kayak models in action here

09/02/16 - New hybrid 1-2 seater kayak / canoe coming soon - Neris SMART-2. A cross between a folding kayak and a fast inflatable kayak. From bag to water in 10 minutes!

22/01/17 - new colour now available to the folding kayak deck colour range - Black! Yes, uber sexy black, looking just like a military kayak! A few all black Neris Alu-2 folding kayaks have already been supplied to Canadian armed forces

Enquiries
No matter which country you are based in, do contact us with your queries. Prices are linked to the Euro - we will provide quotes in your preferred currency if not based in the UK.

Ordering
When you would like to order, write to us and we will provide up to date quotes. We will also send you an invoice with relevant payment details etc.

Or if you need advice etc, we are more than happy to help with your queries.

Looking to replacing the skin for your Pouch RZ85 or Russian made kayaks? Speak to us about a replacement skin for your German made Pouch RZ85-3 or Russian Saliut / Taimjen kayaks.

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If you are looking for something that is not listed on our website please give us a call or email us.

NERIS
NERIS products are all made in Europe, using European / USA made materials and high grade German PVC welding machines.

5 year warranty on all NERIS products

Important Notice
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a valid license / permission from the relevant authorities to use water craft on UK's waterways, rivers, lakes, etc. Not all inland water is open to paddlers, some access points are privately owned or is bounded by land which is private, so do check beforehand. Membership of a canoe union / club is very beneficial.

UK's 'Song Of The Paddle' forum is a very friendly and useful site to obtain up to date information of all kinds regarding canoeing inland waters, both in the UK and Europe

News page

Recent events or articles of interest

21/03/18 - Amazing film about the Royal Marines Canoe Club's recreation of the famous WW II raid Op Frankton
10/02/18 - New family of kayaks coming soon - The Neris SMART PRO range
10/08/17 - New family of kayaks introduced - The Neris SMART range
30/07/17 - NATO Green (Olive green) has been added as a deck colour choice. A excellent colour for wild campers!
30/04/17 - Four teams participated in the annual Devizes to Westminster 125 mile non-stop race over Easter
28/04/17 - All black as preferred kayak colour choice now available
10/02/17 - Spare parts and accessories for other folding kayak brands
09/02/17 - New hybrid kayak / canoe
02/12/16 - Start of the Happy Trio offer for new folding kayaks
26/09/06 - NERIS UK sponsored folding kayaks handed over to Cockleshell Endeavour
15/08/16 - NERIS sponsorship of kayaks for the 'Cockleshell Endeavour' PTSD Recovery Program
06/06/16 - First public showing of NERIS ZelGear products - Beale Park Boat Show

21/03/18 - Royal Marines Canoe Club's recreation of the famous WW II commando raid
Last December 2018, members and ex-serving members of the Royal Marines and Royal Navy did 'Op Frankton 75', an recreation of the famous Cockleshell Heroes WWII raid in France. Eight NERIS Valkure-2 folding kayaks was used by the group to cover the actual 1st stage river route, followed by a 2nd stage overland run, spread over 9 days. The author of this incredible film, Keith Breslauer, has this to say:-

"Operation Frankton - Back in December, I set out with a team of around 34 participants from the Royal Marines and Royal Navy, including injured war veterans from the Hasler Naval Service Recovery Centre, as the only civilian on an 85-mile paddle and a 100-mile yomp (slow run) to commemorate Operation Frankton (“Cockleshell Heroes”) on its 75th anniversary.... "

Link to the film "The Cockleshell Heroes - 75th anniversary"
Facebook site - "Frankton 75 - Cockleshell Endeavour"

10/02/18 - New kayak family coming soon - Neris SMART PRO range
Continuing with the existing SMART Series, the PRO range will be out before the summer of 2018! This unique hybrid range of foldable kayaks / canoes builds on the standard SMART range with more refinements to the original design - smaller diameter air chambers, assymetric longitudual hull, and longer bow and stern deck covers. The result is a sleeker fast boat that will handle the off-shore waves and fast flowing inland waters better.

Photos below- product testing during winter - Jan 2018
Short video clip of this same kayak can be seen here

10/08/17 - New kayak family introduced - Neris SMART range
A unique hybrid range of foldable boats - a cross between folding kayaks and inflatable kayaks. The boat hull is the same as in folding kayaks, with the side walls the same as in inflatable kayaks! Use as a kayak with normal floor seats and double bladed paddles, or as a canoe with raised bench seats using single bladed paddles. The frame comprises of only a central keelson and cross ribs which means a quick assembly time of 7 minutes and a rigid hull. The boat tracks well, thanks to the sharp chines in the hull. The inflatable elements provides buoyancy and the boat will still float should there be an air leak as the cross ribs will holds the sides up, enough to assist with the recovery back to shore. The SMART-2 is also can be used as a single seater.

The first batch of SMART's will be the kayak version only, with the kayak/canoe version being available from October onwards.

SMART-2 & 3 will have fittings included as standard to accomodate using a "A" frame Genaker sail rig .

Neris SMART-1

Neris SMART-2

Neris SMART-3

30/07/17 - New colour added to the deck colour range - NATO Green
A new natural colour - very suitable for those into wild camping, wildlife photography, etc

30/04/17 - Four teams participated in the annual Devizes to Westminster 125 mile non-stop race over Easter weekend Cockleshell Endeavour PTSD charity group with 3 NERIS Valkure-2's and Royal Marines Charity Canoe Club with one NERIS Valkure-2 entered in the Folding Boat Class in this gruelling non-stop race with 77 portages along the Avon & Kennet canal and the River Thames.

28/04/17 - All black now available as colour choice for all NERIS kayak models Previously only reserved to the Canadian Armed Forces for their NERIS Alu-2 boats, we have arranged with the factory to make all black skins on special request for the general public in the UK. IE is not normally stocked and hence a slight wait for the skin to be made for the preferred kayak model. Photos below is of a NERIS Alu-2 double seater kayak with the standard spray deck cover fitted and custom Cordura covered inflatable seats

10/02/17 - Spare parts and accessories for other folding kayak brands
NERIS UA can supply some custom made parts and accessories for various branded folding kayaks and canoes, old and new. Need replacement sponsons? No problem. Need some alu frame pieces? Contact us! See details here

09/02/17 - New hybrid kayak / canoe coming soon - NERIS Smart
A exciting new kayak which is a cross between a folding kayak and an inflatable kayak is coming out before the summer. Imagine a folding kayak with just the side walls idea borrowed from inflatable kayaks. With an aluminium keel and cross ribs. Assembles completely in 10 minutes. With bench like seats (not shown below), the boat can be used either as a kayak or as a canoe.

02/12/16 - Start of the Happy Trio Xmas proposition for folding kayaks
A exciting limited time new deal for those considering purchasing a new folding kayak for next year. Includes an offer of 25% off on sail rigs! From 27th November 2016 and 27th January 2017.

26/09/16 - Delivery / Handover of NERIS UK sponsored Neris Valkure-2's to Cockleshell Endeavour Five Neris Valkure-2 550 double seater folding kayaks were checked out and assembled on the banks of River Thames yesterday. Soon over the next few months leading up to Easter 2017, these boats will be seen on various rivers, canals and events as 5 ex Royal Marines PTSD Recovery crews train for next years' 125 mile non-stop Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race. Cockleshell Endeavour, a fund raising charity for former Royal Marines with PSTD, is managed by ex Marine Mick Dawson. To donate towards the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund and for more information about the PTSD Recovery Program - see the CE website at http://www.cockleshellendeavour.com/. Mick Dawson would love to hear from those who would like to assist or join him on his endeavours and training programs. Mick is also a highly experienced motivational speaker with actual practical experience - rowed across the Atlantic Ocean twice and is in the Guinness book of records as the skipper of the first and only rowing boat to cross the North Pacific, from Japan to San Francisco. He completed this 7,000 mile row with Chris Martin in November 2009. Mick has project managed and executed five ocean rowing projects and is vastly experienced in all aspects of planning, preparation and execution for Extreme Ocean based expeditions.

15/08/16 - NERIS sponsorship of kayaks for the 'Cockleshell Endeavour' PTSD Recovery Program
Cockleshell Endeavour is a PTSD Recovery Program for ex Royal Marines using the Devizes To Westminster International Canoe Race as the main tool / event. This famous DW race is held annually over Easter and is raced non-stop in double seater kayaks - 125 miles and involves compulsory portages around 77 locks along the way plus paddling through the night, with an average completion time of between 22 - 30 hrs. Due to the strenuous nature of the event, DW paddlers normally start their training in August / September and train right through the winter up to the final week prior to race day.
Preparing for this type of event requires a lot of mental and physical stamina which provides an ideal environment to assist with the recovery from the effects of PTSD. The Cockleshell Endeavour program involves using a mentor paired with a PTSD or disabled ex-vet. It is hoped that if the program is a success, it will be expanded to incorporate all services including civilian emergency services. However, for the inaugural year (DW2017) the aim is for all teams to consist of Royal Marines or Commando trained personnel. Cockleshell Endeavour’s Recovery Program will be using folding kayaks and hence enter the Devizes to Westminster Seniors Doubles non-stop race in the Folding Boat Class. Cockleshell Endeavour is not only about the Devizes to Westminster, the teams will also be taking part in other preparatory races and kayak events in the lead up to the big day and also possibly voluntarily continue with a few more major endurance races / events shortly thereafter. However the main core of the Recovery Program remains the September to April period. The very first Cockleshell Endeavour / DW recovery program was held over the 2014-5 season using a borrowed LongHaul folding kayak 'Black Beauty' kindly loaned by Charlie Martell. Mick Dawson and Steve Grenham completed the 2015 DW in a very respectable time of just under 33 hours and coming 2nd in the the Folding Boat Class! NERIS is proud to be assisting the Cockleshell Endeavour Recovery Program starting with the 2016-7 season in supplying 5 NERIS Valkure-2 550 olive green folding kayaks, potentially enabling Mick Dawson and Steve Grenham to organise up to 5 teams to race in the next DW! As an added incentive besides completing against other folding kayak teams taking part in the race all aiming to win the prestigious Folding Boat Trophy, there will be an additional Recovering Veterans Class Folding Kayak trophy! Mick Dawson and Steve Grenham are currently preparing and training for a circumnavigation of the Falkland Islands to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Falklands War, using another folding kayak. Cockleshell Endeavour is a fund raising charity. More details of the PTSD Recovery Program and of the Falklands charity paddle can be found on the CE website at http://www.cockleshellendeavour.com/
Neris sponsored Alu and wood framed Valkure-2 550 in proposed Cockleshell Endeavour livery with some free space to cater for other sponsorship decals etc If you would like to contribute / sponsor in any way towards the CE Recovery Program, do contact Mick Dawson ASAP at the above website. Steve Gresham (L) and Mick Dawson (R) Cockleshell Endeavour team - Boat 369 Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race 2015

06/06/16 - NERIS ZelGear Water Sports UK had their first public showing at the Beale Park Boat show - 3rd-5th June 2016
A few folding kayaks were presented in the UK at a public event for the very first time, although NERIS kayaks have been sold previously to UK based clients as early as 2014.

On an ongoing basis, NERIS innovates and improves all products. IE product descriptions (text / photos) on this site is subject to change without prior notice.

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