Whiskey 16 Rocker

By Nigel Foster - For Nigel Foster

Designed by Nigel Foster to be everything he looks for in a kayak, and a little more.

A total beginner can feel like a pro in the cockpit of a Whiskey 16. In calm water, the kayak is comfortable, stable and easy to maneuver - a perfect kayak to develop your skills.

3-layer PE construction gives the Whisky 16 rigidity and strength while reducing weight. The Whisky 16 has two large oval cargo hatches front and rear, a large round day hatch behind the cockpit for accessing smaller items while paddling and a Whisky hatch, a smaller snack hatch in front of the cockpit.

The padded cockpit comes equipped with an ergonomically designed seat (carbon fiber in this case) that provides excellent support but also close contact with the kayak needed in rough seas. The Whisky 16 Rocker comes standard with the Point 65 AIR-Backrest™, an inflatable backrest for the best comfort and support.

The hull is designed with large volume in the bow and stern and a slightly rounded bottom shape with sharp cuts running from bow to stern. This results in a stable, yet very maneuverable shape that is specifically designed for larger water and precision paddling. The large volume in the bow and stern prevents a so-called broach where the bow digs in when surfing, which often results in a swim.

The deck design is adapted to allow easy access to hatches in all types of weather and temperatures and to ensure that deck fittings etc. are not in the way during rescue manoeuvres. Based on Nigel's experience of kayaking expeditions in extreme conditions, Nigel Foster has designed the Whisky 16 for both pleasure and expeditions in extreme waters.