Current Design (Arctic) Scirocco skeg sea kayak

Cuurent Design (Arctic) Sirocco – Versatile and user-friendly kayak

The popular Sirocco is a versatile and user-friendly kayak designed to provide performance for paddlers of all skill levels. It was designed by one of the most well-known and respected kayak designers, Derek Hutchinson.

Main features:

• Sizes: Length 513 cm (16'10’)
• Width: 58 cm (23 inches) and depth 33 cm (13.25 inches)
• Weight: Approximately 27 kg (60 lbs)
• Cockpit dimensions:86x51cm (external dimensions)
• Optimal rower weight approx. 84-125 kg
• Capacity: Maximum load 170 kg (375 lbs)
• Design: Rotationally molded superlinear polyethylene for durability and longevity
• Maneuverability:Equipped with an adjustable spool to enhance directional stability in different conditions
• Storage: Three waterproof compartments – bow, stern and day compartment – provide ample space for gear, even on longer trips

The Sirocco is known for its excellent handling and stability in waves and crosswinds. Its wider stern (Swede shape) and soft keel enhance the paddling experience and make the kayak easy to handle.

Rowers appreciate the Sirocco's stability and performance in a variety of conditions. It is best suited for medium to larger rowers.

Summary

The legendary Sirocco is a durable and versatile kayak that is ideal for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Its design and features make it an excellent choice for those looking for a reliable and high-performance kayak for a variety of paddling adventures.

KS Daybox as an optional accessory can be mounted, placed in front of the rower.

The For the 2025 season production of the updated Sirocco moved to Finland under the management of Arctic Watersport!

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The Sirocco is a rotationally molded version of the popular Gulfstream kayak. This kayak is aimed at a broad audience of paddlers looking for a performance-oriented yet user-friendly boat. Designed by Derek Hutchinson, the Sirocco boasts the same tight turns and fast paddling characteristics of the composite version in a more affordable rotationally molded construction.  Made from high-quality HDPE polyethylene, Sirroco is the innovation  one of the best examples. The skeg, stern hinge and day hatch are standard equipment.

513cm long. 58cm wide. 27 kg

For me, an experienced but moderately skilled paddler, this is a great boat. It's wide enough for my large frame, has plenty of room for multiple days, and is easy to paddle once I get used to it. It feels wobbly when I sit in it, but once it's tilted 5-10 degrees or I start paddling, it settles in and feels rock solid. And it handles really well in 1-2 foot waves and boat wakes, and is very forgiving of heavy paddlers. It feels almost effortless to paddle to me, and goes as fast as I need it to. There are a few minor design features that I really hate… the cockpit is too short for easy entry and exit (at least with my long legs), the thigh hook design is stupid (why don’t they just cast them in instead of bolting them together as separate pieces?), the hatch and hatch cover design are weak, and the bilge is not deep enough. The latter is a basic, intentional design feature (according to the manufacturer), but I would like more crosswind support in a boat (more ballast in the aft compartment helps with that). All that aside, I’ll probably never get rid of this boat. It’s just too much fun to paddle.