The Pilgrim: specifically for the smaller paddler

Image: SKUK Pilgrim

Unlike other low volume versions of kayaks, the Pilgrim is a kayak that has specifically been designed for small people. The hull is narrower offering speed. It's a kayak that behaves and can be easily turned and controlled in the wind.

Designed as a day/weekend kayak, it is ideal for the smaller person. The kayak also has raised areas for the knees either side of the keyhole cockpit. This also enables the thin taller, lighter person to paddle in comfort.

It’s fitted with SKUK's new adjustable glass seat. This offers low support to the base of the back and a high back band. The seat can also be moved forwards and backwards. Fitted hip pads with the option of glass thigh braces help to customise the cockpit area.

The Pilgrim Expedition is also available, designed for increased carrying capacity for camping expeditions.

Specification (all options)


  • Footrests
  • Backrest + fitted hip pads
  • Polished deck recesses
  • New adjustable fibreglass seat
  • Hatch covers
  • Wire operated skeg
  • Standard colour (see table below). You can choose different colours for the deck, seam and hull. Custom colours are available at extra cost: see link to colour chooser below.
1023 2009 3020 5015 9002 9016 9017
Yellow Orange Red Blue Quill White Black
RAL1023 RAL2009 RAL3020 RAL5015 RAL9002 RAL9016 RAL9017

The colours you see on the screen are approximate: if precise colour shades are important to you be sure to consult an RAL colour chart before ordering.


To visualise your chosen colour scheme or to pick custom colours, click here to use the colour chooser (opens in new browser window).

How to buy

We hold a selection of SKUK kayaks in stock for immediate sale: to see our stocklist click here.

To order your own custom made boat, simply email us or give us a call on 01292 571019.

Try for yourself

The best way to decide which kayak suits you is to try them out on the water. We regularly arrange demo days at one of our local beaches in the firth of Clyde - we have a Pilgrim in our demo fleet. Click here for details of forthcoming dates or email sales@karitek.co.uk.

Dimensions

  • Length:4.80 (5.19) metres
  • Width: 0.50 (0.50) metres
  • Front hatch: 62 (72.5) litres
  • Day hatch: 36 (38) litres
  • Rear hatch: 35 (42.5) litres

Pilgrim Expedition figures in brackets

Features

  • Narrower hull for speed
  • Raised areas for increased knee room
  • Adjustable glass seat with additional back support
  • Fitted hip pads and optional thigh braces
  • Three compartments, including an offset day hatch
  • Large round hatches for expedition gear
  • Sloping rear bulkhead behind the seat, allowing the kayak to be emptied by lifting the bow (no X rescue necessary)
  • Exceptional manoeuvrability, with direction stability. Very fast in following seas
  • Minimum weather cocking in strong winds

Price

Pilgrim sea kayak £1995

Optional extras:

  • Custom colours £50/colour
  • Foam seat £32.50
  • Silva 70P compass fitted £75
  • Knee tube fitted £52.15
  • Deck pump fitted £179.15
  • Foot pump fitted £179.15

Non standard kayaks may be subject to a £75 surcharge.

To order, email us or call on
01292 571 019.

SKUK sea kayaks are fitted with an adjustable skeg which counteracts the kayak’s tendency to turn towards the wind - to weather-cock.

Our SKUK sea kayaks are now supplied with the manufacturer's wire skeg. If you prefer, this can be swapped out for one of Kari-Tek's own skeg designs which offer superior performance and reliability. Click here for more details.