The Boat Designed Specifically For New Zealand Multisport Racing
A design born in New Zealand - the Stellar Rapid-S was originally designed and built for the annual Coast To Coast race.
The Rapid-S came from the desire to go fast down class 1 and 2 rapids in New Zealand. The hull shape is derived from the popular SES with the flexible, yet stiff, multi-sport construction to bounce off the river bottom. The bow deck has a streamlined high volume shape to shed water when punching through rapids to keep you moving on the backside. Over stern rudders kick-up out of the way when they run aground, a must for shallow waters! The Rapid-S is a beast on the flat water too, moving very fast on the slack water or lakes. If you’re preparing for a multi-sport race this coming season this is a game changer for your performance.
Looking for a new multi-sport racing boat? Contact us to schedule a demo or pre-order one for the 2025/2026 season.
Learn more at www.stellarkayaks.nz
Features
Length: 20' 3" / 6.2m
Beam: 16.3" / 41.4cm
Depth: 15.8" / 40cm
Paddler: 5'-6' 2" / 1.5m-1.88m
Capacity: 220lbs/ 100kg
Weight: 34.5 lbs / 15.6kg
Construction
Single skin laminate hull and deck made of Carbon & Kevlar® fabric, with gelcoat finish. The hull is designed to be flexible and durable, but creates a stiff boat that can take some abuse in the class I and II rapids and shallows, but is also at home in the ocean or the flats. The Rapid-S comes standard with an over-stern rudder.
