Kayak Paddles and Accessories

• Constructed with heavy-duty 21 oz TobaTex, the Bill's Bags will outlast a generation worth of adventures.
• The 34 oz TobaTex bottom extends 15 cm up the sides for extra wear protection.
• This massive dry bag can expand for 110 liters of storage capacity but can be cinched down with four compression straps to compact and stabilize gear.
• Aluminum fasteners on the compression straps increase durability and eliminate busted buckles.
• The StormStrip™ closure system provides a confident seal and allows for easy top loading access.
• The adjustable backpack harness with padded shoulder straps makes carrying your gear around rapids or into a secluded camp easy and comfortable.
• The backpack harness is removable. This is a handy feature when flying with the bag, reducing baggage handling snag points.

• Constructed with heavy-duty 21 oz TobaTex body with a reinforced bottom of 34 oz TobaTex, the Bill's Bags will outlast a generation worth of adventures.
• Expandable for over 109,000 cubic cm of storage capacity but can be cinched down with four compression straps to compact and stabilize gear.
• Aluminum fasteners on the compression straps increase durability and eliminate busted buckles.
• The StormStrip™ closure system provides a confident seal and allows for easy top-loading access.
• The adjustable backpack harness with padded shoulder straps makes carrying your gear around rapids or into a secluded camp easy and comfortable.
• The backpack harness is removable. This is a handy feature when flying with the bag, reducing baggage handling snag points.

• Constructed with heavy-duty 21 oz TobaTex body with a reinforced bottom of 34 oz TobaTex, the Bill's Bags will outlast a generation worth of adventures.
• Expandable for nearly 64,000 cubic cm of storage capacity but can be cinched down with four compression straps to compact and stabilize gear.
• Aluminum fasteners on the compression straps increase durability and eliminate busted buckles.
• The StormStrip™ closure system provides a confident seal and allows for easy top loading access.
• The adjustable backpack harness with padded shoulder straps makes carrying your gear around rapids or into a secluded camp easy and comfortable.
• The backpack harness is removable. This is a handy feature when flying with the bag, reducing baggage handling snag points.

• The heavy-duty PVC-Free TobaTex material combined with welded seams result in a rugged, waterproof bag that will keep your gear dry and withstand the seasonal use and abuse.
• Designed in a variety of sizes, the Tuff Sack can fit everything from sunscreen and on-the-boat essentials, to clothing for a week off-the-grid.
• Exclusive to NRS, the StormStrip™ closure system coupled with heavy-duty plastic buckles provide a watertight seal and a convenient carry handle.
• A D-ring on the quick-release buckle provides a handy attachment point.

Slip the NRS Men's Endurance Pant over your board shorts to cut the morning chill or bundle up underneath when it's gray all day. A basic splash pant by design, the Endurance Pant delivers better-than-basic protection from wind and rain.

• Constructed with HyproTex™ 2.5 material, a lightweight technical fabric that breathes freely and repels water.
• High-wear areas reinforced with a double layer of HyrpoTex material.
• Designed to easily slip on over insulating layers without restricting movement.
• High-rise waist combined with a wide neoprene waistband provides optimal coverage when sitting and helps keep water out.
• Tighten or loosen the dual hook-and-loop adjustments for a customizable fit.
• An easily accessible thigh pocket keeps small essentials safe with an Aquaguard water-resistant zipper.

A splash jacket only on paper, on the water, the NRS Men's Riptide Jacket delivers advanced waterproof, breathable protection for paddlers willing to gamble on the conditions. Features an articulated hood and half-zip neck for quick adaptability, kayak overskirt and neoprene wrist gaskets for all-day comfort.

• Combines HyproTex™ 2.5 fabric and factory-taped seams for maximum waterproof performance.
• Breathable fabric wicks excess heat and moisture keeping your layers dry for all-day comfort.
• Punch-through neoprene wrists offer more comfortable protection than latex gaskets.
• Three adjustment points on the articulated hood provide a customized fit. Two bungee cinches at the neck and one on the back of the hood.
• Features a half-zip collar and an interior adjustable urethane neck closure, doubling the protection against rain and wind, while allowing easy ventilation on calmer days.
• Kayak overskirt with bungee adjustment joins with your spray skirt keeping water out of your cockpit.
• Two splashproof, zippered sleeve pockets for small essentials.
• Prominent reflective accents for increased visibility and open-water safety.

This paddle float lies low conforming to the shape of your deck. Its low profile keeps it very secure and is ready to go at a moments notice.

• Stays put due to its curved conforming shape
• More secure with lower overall profile.
• Quickly deploys with two paddle blade pockets allowing use from either end.
• High visibility reflective tape identifies the opening of the blade pocket and provides visibility to others in low light conditions.
• Anchoring straps on either end of the paddle float allow it to be secured to the kayak.

Essential safetly gear for a successful self-rescue in a sea kayak 

• Two independent air chambers: A single airchamber is sufficient to ensure the required flotation for a self-rescue.
• Short webbing loop combined with side-release buckle at the top to secure the paddle float on the paddle shaft
• Made in the US
• Multiple uses, could also be used in an emergency as a float in the event of a hull puncture on a long trip

• This PFD is approved under the new certification system for PFDs. It's dual certified, carrying both a US Coast Guard Approval through Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and a Transport Canada Approval through Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC).
• The XS/M is rated for users weighing at least 40 kg and less than 60 kg and having chest measurements of 76-106 cm (including apparel layers).
• The L/XL and XL/XXL sizes are rated for users weighing over 41 kg. Use the chest measurement ranges (including apparel layers) in the sizing chart for choosing your size.
• A flexible five-panel design effortlessly wraps your body and follows your movements as you paddle, row, fish or swim.
• The thin back construction distributes the PlushFit™ foam flotation more broadly to reduce bulk and the articulated chest panels conform to the bust.
• Features two large zippered pockets for on-the-water essentials, 3M® reflective accents, shoulder strap keepers and a hidden lash tab.
• Convenient front, zippered entry and six adjustment points for a customized fit.

• A sustainable alternative to traditional neoprene, petroleum-free Terraprene neoprene is made from limestone and recycled tires.
• Construction combines a 3 mm thick neoprene upper with titanium adhesive throughout for increased warmth.
• A 3 mm thick high-traction sole, paired with a 5 mm neoprene insole and 2 mm plastic shim provides maximum protection.
• Cush graphene-infused interior provides thermal-conductive properties for more warmth while also reducing water retention.
• A hook-and-loop webbing strap across the top of the foot adjusts for a customized fit.
• Designed with a naturally shaped toe box for all-day comfort.
• The gusset-backed YKK® entry zipper opens wide, letting you easily slip the Paddle Shoe on and off, whether barefoot or over socks.
• Also features a webbing pull tab to aid in donning.
• Reinforced at the toe and heel for long-lasting durability.

• Built using a women-specific design featuring a naturally shaped toe box for all-day comfort.
• Construction combines a 3 mm thick neoprene upper with titanium adhesive throughout for increased warmth.
• A sustainable alternative to traditional neoprene, petroleum-free Terraprene neoprene is made from limestone and recycled tires.
• Cush graphene-infused interior provides thermal-conductive properties for more warmth while also reducing water retention.
• A 3 mm thick high-traction sole, paired with a 5 mm neoprene insole and 2 mm plastic shim provides maximum protection.
• The gusset-backed YKK® entry zipper opens wide, letting you easily slip the Paddle Shoe on and off, whether barefoot or over socks.
• Also features a webbing pull tab to aid in donning.
• A hook-and-loop webbing strap across the top of the foot adjusts for a customized fit.
• Reinforced at the toe and heel for long-lasting durability.

Paddling the Tobeatic - Canoe routes of Southwestern Nova Scotia

 Old Creel's go to resource for canoe trip planning in Nova Scotia!

The rivers of southwestern Nova Scotia flow in and around what is known locally as the Tobeatic which refers to the Maritimes Provinces’ largest expanse of wilderness, all of which lies in southwestern Nova Scotia. Whether you are interested in involved, week-long wilderness excursions or in fair-weather day-trips, you’ll derive much satisfaction from exploring the rivers of southwestern Nova Scotia.

Blending wit with rugged pragmatism and interspersing fasc inating tidbits of local and natural history, paddler and back-country explorer Andrew Smith has created the definitive guide to canoe routes of the Tobeatic. Packed with a wealth of information, including route maps and diagrams of rapids and other difficult river sections, this invaluable guide speaks to both the seasoned canoeist and the casual outdoor enthusiast. Like the best guidebooks, Paddling the Tobeatic inspires its readers to get out and experience Nova Scotia’s natural treasures first-hand.

  Author:   Andrew L. Smith   

  Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing 

  ISBN: 9781551094922

A humorous historical tale of travelling by canoe through Nova Scotia’s Tobeatic Wilderness Area and Kejimkujik. Mandatory reading for any canoeist in Nova Scotia.

  Tent Dwellers 

 Albert Bigelow Paine (1861-1937) was an American novelist, biographer, and editor. He was the official biographer and literary executor for Mark Twain.

Albert Bigelow Paine’s account of his three-week fishing adventure in the wilderness of Nova Scotia is a true classic. For over one hundred years, the adventures of the author and his companions, Eddie, Del, and Charlie, have been enjoyed by fishers, canoeists, and armchair travellers alike. Written with an unassuming wit, this nimble narrative captures the camaraderie of the journey and the appeal of life in the woods. Paine’s observations on the art of fishing conveys the elements of meditation, competition, and obsession familiar for those who practise, and enlightening for those who do not. His humorous and poetic depictions of campfire meals, tenting, navigation, encounters with wildlife, and assorted triumphs and blunders are as engaging and entertaining today as when The Tent Dwellers was first published in 1908.

   Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing

   ISBN: 9781551097626

Sea Kayaking in Nova Scotia (3rd edition)

A Guide to Paddling Routes Along the Coast

Nova Scotia has some of the most spectacular coastline on the continent. The sea kayak is ideal for exploring those isolated nooks and crannies, where few other vessels dare to venture. Each route includes departure points, trip lengths, and necessary charts and maps; of special note are the safety considerations and the detailed points of interest. With 48 routes spanning Nova Scotia from Briar Island to the Cape Breton Highlands, from Halifax to Pictou, and everywhere in between, this guide includes useful information for what gear to pack, safety concerns, and techniques to make your kayaking expedition as enjoyable as possible.

 The new 3rd edition of Sea Kayaking in Nova Scotia includes new routes, new preface, updated maps and text, 3 eight-page colour inserts with photos, and many of the existing photos have been updated or replaced.

   Author:   Scott Cunningham   

   Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing

  ISBN: 9781551099866

When conditions demand better-than-basic but your boating style craves the classics, the NRS Women's Axiom Dry Suit checks all the boxes. With a traditional front-entry design and minimal extras, GORE-TEX® Pro fabric construction takes this dry suit to the next level.

• Constructed with 3-Layer GORE-TEX Pro for best-in-class durable, waterproof-windproof-breathable performance.
• To reduce its environmental footprint, GORE-TEX Pro uses 100% recycled nylon face fabric, lower-impact DWR, and backer material that is dope dyed to reduce water usage, pollution and energy use.
• Tough latex neck and wrist gaskets protected with GlideSkin™ neoprene volcano-style overcuffs.
• Purposely designed to keep paddlers drier in high volume waters, the volcano-style overcuffs on the wrists cover more surface area from the wrist to the hand to reduce water contact with the gaskets underneath.
• Tough, yet supple, mesh holes under the wrists and neck, drain any water captured between the latex gasket and the neoprene over cuffs.
• Front-entry YKK® Aquaseal™ zipper with protective flap.
• 13 cm wide neoprene waist overskirt with double-pull hook-and-loop closure fits over your sprayskirt tunnel for a watertight seal.
• Cordura® panel at the interior ankle for abrasion resistance.
• Gathered ankle design features an elastic band to fit snug over booties. Silicone dots keep the ankle from riding up.
• Features one splashproof zippered chest pocket, drop-seat relief zipper and GORE-TEX Pro fabric socks.

When the conditions are savage, staying warm and dry trumps bells and whistles every time. A basic dry suit design with a beyond-basic construction, the NRS Men's Axiom Dry Suit uses GORE-TEX® Pro fabric to offer kayakers superior waterproof, breathable protection.

• Constructed with 3-Layer GORE-TEX Pro for best-in-class durable, waterproof-windproof-breathable performance.
• To reduce its environmental footprint, GORE-TEX Pro uses 100% recycled nylon face fabric, lower-impact DWR, and backer material that is dope dyed to reduce water usage, pollution and energy use.
• Front-entry YKK® Aquaseal™ zipper with protective flap.
• Tough latex neck and wrist gaskets protected with GlideSkin™ neoprene volcano-style overcuffs.
• Purposely designed to keep paddlers drier in high volume waters, the volcano-style overcuffs on the wrists cover more surface area from the wrist to the hand to reduce water contact with the gaskets underneath.
• Tough, yet supple, mesh holes under the wrists and neck, drain any water captured between the latex gasket and the neoprene over cuffs.
• 13 cm wide neoprene waist overskirt with double-pull hook-and-loop closure fits over your sprayskirt tunnel for a watertight seal.
• Gathered ankle design features an elastic band to fit snug over booties. Silicone dots keep the ankle from riding up.
• Cordura® panel at the interior ankle for abrasion resistance.
• Features one splashproof zippered chest pocket, relief zipper and GORE-TEX Pro fabric socks.

Nimbus Premium Kayak Paddles - 100% handcrafted for you, in British Columbia, Canada

Had enough flat water? Looking to explore more exciting territory? Eventually as a paddler advances into more turbulent weather and waters, a standard paddle begins to show its limitations this is where the Wave Walker excels.

Cut from the same mold as the Kiska, but we’ve let nothing go to waste. With the largest powerface in our touring line, this blade maximizes your real estate in every stroke. Squeeze every bit of power out of your pull when you really need it to count!

The Wave Walker best fits paddlers in need of a blade that can take them through big ocean waters, surf, and tidal currents with confidence.

100% handmade on the West Coast of Canada using high quality woven materials, sourced within North America.

FEATURES:

• Ideal for high-angle paddlers
• Large power face to move you quickly and efficiently through rough waters
• Great for play in big water and surf, and for expeditions on rough, exposed waters
• Suitable for all conditions

WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS:

• Carbon – 720 grams (25oz)
• Blade size – 18cm x 48 cm

Two piece paddle with 60°L, 0°, 60°R feather adjustment

KISKA is also available in a four piece design, that fits in most carry-on luggage.  It is also available in other material variants

Nimbus Premium Kayak Paddles - 100% handcrafted for you, in British Columbia, Canada

The Kiska is Nimbus' most popular design for paddlers of every level.

Whether you are on flat water or rough seas, the KISKA full Carbon Fiber kayak paddle is in its element.

Its medium-size and shape makes it ideal for paddlers big or small, which is why you’ll see it being used most commonly by outfitters, tour companies, and guides alike.

FEATURES:

• Ideal for low and high angle paddle strokes
• Great for day excursions, long trips, and kayak expeditions
• Suitable for most ocean conditions
• Fits paddlers of every size and skill level

Weight and Dimensions:

• 710 grams (25oz) 
• Blade size – 15cm x 46cm

Two piece paddle with 60°L, 0°, 60°R feather adjustment

KISKA is also available in a four piece design, that fits in most carry-on luggage.  It is also available in other material variants

• Six-panel design constructed with ultra soft foam for a flexible fit that effortlessly wraps your torso and flows with your movements.
• 400 denier nylon ensures season-after-season durability.
• A large front zippered pocket stores your essentials.
• Features padded shoulder straps and reflective accents for low-light visibility.
• The Vapor is a low-profile life jacket certified by Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC).

Old Creel Canoe & Kayaks and Salus' choice of PFD Ideal for kayak and canoe touring, the Salus Ungava is a unisex-style vest with all of our trademark features: soft foam, rounded edges and contour fit. Additional features, including hand-warmer pockets, the ability to attach a quick-release belt (belt not included), zippered security pocket, mesh drop-down pocket for quick access, 5 lash points and added reflective trim, make the Ungava a welcome companion on any open water adventure.

Check out the image for the sizing guide and let us know which colour and size you are interested in.  Sometime we don't have all options in stock.

The lightweight, low-angle performance paddle that offers the smoothest forward stroke in paddles. 

• Multi-laminate fiberglass blades are hand-crafted using high-pressure compression molding
• The T-700 carbon shaft is strong, durable and lightweight
• Ultra-light, low-angle paddle, for maximum results with minimal effort
• Effortless and smooth paddling stroke
• Features the new, 100% carbon Posi-Lok™ ferrule system
• Licensed Ferrule US Patent No. 6,881,111

Shaft Material: T-700 Carbon
Blade Material: Compression Molded Fiberglass
Blade Size: 6.6 x 17.9 in. (17 x 45 cm.)
Blade Surface Area: 96 sq. in. (619 sq. cm.)
Weight: 26 oz. (737 g)
Ferrule Angles: Infinite

Featuring high-angle horsepower and the smoothest stroke in paddles, the Whiskey Fiberglass makes all day trips less fatiguing.

• 26 ounces of ultra-light, high-angle performance
• Provides an effortless and smooth-as-silk paddling stroke
• Features the new, 100% carbon Posi-Lok™ ferrule system, allowing for infinite feather angles
• Licensed Ferrule US Patent No. 6,881,111

Shaft Material: T-700 Carbon
Blade Material: Compression Molded Fiberglass
Blade Size: 7.8 x 16 in. (20 x 41 cm.)
Blade Surface Area: 95 sq. in. (613 sq. cm.)
Weight: 26 oz. (737 g)
Ferrule Angles: Infinite

FITS: ALL DELTA KAYAKS WITH THE CONTOUR SEAT SYSTEM

Bigger is always better. We took our ever popular 4-Bailer and super-sized it. The new Big Bailer has 50’ of 3/8” polypro rope and a bailing pocket that will hold 2 L of water.

4 key safety items and two new colours in 1 amazing product. Its a buoyant heaving line, bailing bucket, pea-less whistle signalling device, and high visibility reflector. Meets Coast Guard regulations for human-powered boats under 19'-8" or 6m.

• Throw/Tow Line, Bailing Bucket, Pea-less Safety Whistle, Hi-VIZ trim
• Won't crack or break like a plastic safety kit
• Compact, flexible, easy to stuff, knot & throw
• Mesh panel drains and dries quickly
• Durable 420D rip-stop pack cloth construction
• Easily clips to boat for secure and quick access

3/8" Diamter, PolyPro, 50 ft., 1,800 Tensile (lbs.), Bag Size (in.) 9 x 7 x 3.5, Weight (g) 750

4 Key Safety Items and Two New Colours in 1 amazing product. Its a Buoyant Heaving Line, Bailing Bucket, Signalling Device, and Hi-Viz Reflector. Meets Coast Guard regulations for Human-Powered Boats under 19'-8" or 6m.

• Throw/Tow Line, Bailing Bucket, Pea-less Safety Whistle, Hi-VIZ trim
• Won't Crack or Break Like a Plastic Safety Kit
• Compact, flexible, easy to stuff, knot & throw
• Mesh Panel Drains and Dries Quickly
• Durable 420D Pack Cloth Bag
• Easily Clips to Boat For Secure and Quick Access

1/4" Diamter, PolyPro, 50 ft., 800 Tensile (lbs.), Bag Size (in.) 8 x 5 x 2, Weight (g) 287