Greenland Touring / Rumour

A popular international figure in sea kayaking, Nigel Foster is known for his writing, instruction, travels and kayak designs. Nigel has completed many kayak expeditions and was the first to circumnavigate Iceland by kayak with companion Geoff Hunter in 1977. Nigel designed the Rumour for low-effort cruising and a slim fit. It has a buoyant bow and low profile stern, with the shallow-arch hull between hard chines running into a shallow "V" toward the stern. Recessed deck fittings include a compass recess forward of the front hatch, with bow and stern hatches and a day-hatch with all-fiberglass bulkheads throughout. The Rumour's narrow beam is aimed at smaller paddlers up to 160 pounds. The snug fit and slim profile also make it an excellent rolling kayak.

Maximum Load: 275 lbs.
Fiberglass - 46 lbs. / MSRP $4,499 USD
Aramid - 42 lbs. / MSRP $3,899 USD
Made in the USA
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WHERE TO TRY & BUY
Overall Length: 16' 0" (487.68cm)
Width: 19.75" (50.165cm)
Depth: 12.00" (30.48cm)

Cockpit Size:
 Length: 24.00" (60.96cm)
 Width: 14.50" (36.83cm)

Bow Hatch:
 Length: 9.50" (24.13cm)
 Width: 9.50" (24.13cm)
 Volume: 11.50Gal. (43.47L)

Day Hatch:
 Length: 8.00" (20.32cm)
 Width: 8.00" (20.32cm)
 Volume: 9.00Gal. (34.02L)

Stern Hatch:
 Length: 17.50" (44.45cm)
 Width: 10.00" (25.4cm)
 Volume: 19.00Gal. (71.82L)

Dimensions
Swede Form: Widest behind the cockpit, Swede form has a cleaner, longer, and more slender entry, giving efficient touring speeds and maneuverability. In shorter lengths these kayaks are very responsive. Longer kayaks with this feature have amazing acceleration and track well. Because of the narrow bow they may punch through a steep wave, rather than ride over it.
Hull Form
Hard Chine: A hard chine kayak has a well defined edge where the hull bottom meets the sides. This increases the initial stability greatly. Hard chines give defined edging angles and assist in holding an edge.

Shallow Arch: These have good initial stability and are highly maneuverable.

Hull Shape
Touring Cockpit: Touring cockpits are somewhat small to help resist imploding of the spray skirt if hit by a large wave in rough water. They include built-in thigh braces on the cockpit rim to maximize control when edging and rolling. They range from 29” to 35” long, depending on the model.

Cockpit
Category: Greenland Touring
  • All Water
  • Hard Chines
  • Back Bands
  • Skegs

Paddler Size: S-M
Paddler Size
Rumour Colors
Customize With Color: Any of our colors can be used for a custom deck, hull, cockpit coaming or seam stripe color by special order at no additional charge. Get creative and make your kayak uniquely yours!
Actual colors may vary due to display differences.

Rumour - Fiberglass 46 lbs. - $4,499

Our vacuum-bagged fiberglass laminate is a notch above most other fiberglass products on the market. Vacuum-bagging allows us to select and place reinforcing materials to provide the optimal strength and stiffness properties without adding unnecessary weight. The result is a superbly crafted composite kayak that's impeccably finished inside and out.

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Standard Options

  • Composite Seam
  • Retractable Skeg
  • Sea-lect Designs Foot Brace
  • Back Band
  • Composite Colors

Premium Options

  • Expedition Layup - $200
  • Ritchie Compass Installed - $250

Rumour - Aramid 42 lbs. - $3,899

You'll notice the lightness of our Aramid kayaks the first time you pick one up. You'll also appreciate its easy lift on and off the car and its intimate responsiveness on the water. Aramid is an optional layup for our Performance Touring models.

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Standard Options

  • Composite Seam
  • Retractable Skeg
  • Sea-lect Designs Foot Brace
  • Back Band
  • Composite Colors

Premium Options

  • Ritchie Compass Installed - $250
  • Expedition Layup - $200