Like every other kayak built by the Burlington, Washington company, the Calypso is thermoformed from Carbonlite plastic laminate. The result is a boat that matches fiberglass for looks – with the toughness of plastic. They also weigh very little compared to rotomolded polyethylene boats. The Calypso weighs in at a back friendly 45 pounds. Like anything else, featherweight comes at a premium. The Calypso’s MSRP is $1279.

The fishing eyeball test reveals a flip-forward bow hatch, console space for a fish finder or other electronics plus a forward rod holder, and the traditional pair behind the cockpit. A cockpit track system shows Eddyline is staying up with the times. It’s the kind of extra that marks modern fishing outfitting. The tankwell is molded for a crate or 5-gallon bucket; an optional stern hatch cover is available. Pairs of small round hatches and paddle parks round out the feature set.   At 12 feet long and 30 inches wide, with gracefully upswept ends and four scuppers, the Calypso looks like a versatile ride comfortable in freshwater and salt.

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GOOD STUFF: The Cushy Carbonlite Eddyline Calypso

Eddyline is proud to announce the release of our new Calypso Sit on Top. At 12 feet in length with a 30 inch beam, the Calypso stability is extraordinary, yet the highly efficient Eddyline hull design and our smooth Carbonlite material lets her glide through the water with ease. Tracking is exceptional for a twelve footer, making travel over distance much easier. Easy turns are accomplished with a slight lean and sweep. Eddyline applied the principals of the unique Gull Wing configuration on the Calypso hull to retain efficiency and excellent tracking while maximizing stability. The extra sitting height produced by this configuration allows more comfortable seating while helping the cockpit and tank well to drain effectively.

Lots of options – lots of stability – lots of performance in the water!

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“Surprisingly quick. It has an easy cruising pace of four knots! And this in a kayak under 14 feet long! Now smaller paddlers can paddle a kayak that fits and can keep up with the longer boats.” read more – Samba review sea kayaker Jan 2011

This newly designed blade is specifically customized to suit the paddler who prefers a high angle performance paddle. It retains all the power and thrust and smooth follow through of the original Sea Swift only with a high angle of attack. Typically these paddles are preferred to be 5-10 CM shorter in length than a low angle blade.

New button Ferrule option available on all models with 60-0-60 degree feathering

New Lime green FABRIC paddle. Yes, this is a fabric paddle and it really lights up in the sun. Very cool. This fabric paddle is available with or without holographic stripes.

New rich, dark green translucent blade.

You will feel like you are dancing when you slip into the snug keyhole cockpit and feel the effortless acceleration from your paddle strokes. Have a little maneuvering to do? Just edge this sweetie on its side and with a stroke of the paddle you will feel her carve like fine German cutlery. Need to get across that big channel? Drop the skeg down and feel the rails set in for great straight tracking. Quartering seas or cross winds a bother? Just fine-tune the skeg position to neutralize the problem and keep on with your normal stroke.

Samba is a fully outfitted sea-worthy kayak with perimeter lines, bulkheads and hatches, retractable carry handles, deck bungies and adjustable seat and backband. The backband and our optional backrest are fully interchangeable. She also sports a drop down skeg for a wider range of hull performance. This boat is just plain fun!