Setting the standard for over 50 years
Our aim has always been to make kayaks that are as beautiful, unique, and everlasting as the natural wonders you’ll explore with them; sounds simple, but every kayak we build has over 50 years of experience, unstoppable innovation, and an unfaltering dedication to excellence behind it. Offering both premium level composite and polyethylene day, weekend and expedition sea kayaks.
Founded in 1968, P&H quickly established a range of successful canoes and kayaks spanning various disciplines, with standout models such as the Phazer slalom kayak, and the MKII Surfer still being fondly remembered today. Producing the Orinoco under license from Pyranha in 1975 was the beginning of an enduring relationship between the companies, and several more of Pyranha’s models were produced under license by P&H in the following years.
It was in 1979 that P&H produced its first sea kayaks (the same year that current Production Manager, Perran Shreeve joined the company), namely the ‘Umnak’ and ‘Icefloe’ designed by Derek C. Hutchinson. In the mid-90s the Capella set the benchmark for polyethylene sea kayaks, followed by the composite Capella in 1997; a few years later in 2003 Dave Patrick retired, selling the company to Pyranha who continue P&H’s heritage to this day through world-renowned models such as the Cetus and Aries.
Made By Enthusiasts, For Enthusiasts
We’re paddlers ourselves, and all our boats are designed and manufactured by us; because that’s all we do, you can be sure that all of our attention, knowledge, and passion for the sport go in to each and every kayak we make, so you’ll get something that does more than just float! Check out our lineup below of available P&H Sea Kayaks.
Composite Sea Kayaks: (*for commonly stocked models)
P&H Volan 158 *
P&H Volan 160 *
P&H Cetus LV *
P&H Cetus MV *
P&H Cetus HV
P&H Aries 150
P&H Aries 155
Polyethylene Sea Kayaks: (*for commonly stocked models)
P&H Virgo LV
P&H Virgo MV
P&H Virgo HV
P&H Scorpio LV
P&H Scorpio MV
P&H Scorpio HV
P&H Leo MV *
P&H Leo HV
P&H Sea Kayaks keep a relatively healthy stock of both Poly and Composite kayaks in the US so please feel free to inquire on any models we might not normally have to see what is available stateside.