Valley Anas Acuta — In Stock
These are stock boats from our 2026 Valley order — already specified, with no custom build slot or factory wait. Both are keyhole cockpit. Each hull listed below is a single kayak in the colourway shown. Want an ocean cockpit, a different colour or fitted options? Order a custom-built Anas Acuta.
The Boat
Every British sea kayak traces its lineage here. The Anas Acuta began as a traditional Greenland hunting kayak brought back from Igdlorssuit by Ken Taylor in 1959 — adapted slightly for western paddlers and put into production by Valley in 1972. It has been in continuous production ever since.
Low decks, hard chines, pronounced rocker, narrow beam — it is the closest thing to a skin-on-frame Greenland kayak that composite construction allows. Highly responsive, demanding, and deeply rewarding. Not a touring boat by modern standards — it lives in rough water, surf, and rolling practice. If you know why you want one, you already know it's right for you.
Available Hulls
| Deck | Trim / Coaming | Hull | Cockpit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Alpha | Black | Black | Keyhole |
| Smoke Alpha | Smoke Grey | Smoke Grey | Keyhole |
One kayak per colourway, standard Diolen. When a hull sells, it comes off this list.
Specifications
17'2" · 20" beam · ~22 kg · Keyhole cockpit · 50–90 kg paddler range
The Anas Acuta is a snug, low-volume fit. We strongly recommend a demo paddle before buying — contact us to arrange one at our Hamilton location or at an upcoming clinic.
Terms of Sale
— Stock kayaks are sold as listed. Colour, layup and fittings are fixed.
— A $500 deposit reserves your hull. The balance is due in full on delivery or collection.
— Prices exclude HST.
— All-in pricing: shipping from the factory to our Hamilton facility — including marine insurance, brokerage, and customs clearance — is included in the price shown. Onward delivery within Canada is available and quoted separately on request.
— Kayak Ontario will store your kayak at no charge for 14 days from the date we notify you it is ready for collection. After that, a storage fee of $50 per kayak per month applies.
— See our refund policy for cancellation terms.
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