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Honu: inflatable paddleboards for yacht owners
Honu designs inflatable stand-up paddleboards for recreational paddling, touring and surf. The Sydney brand also supplies paddles, pumps, fins and bags, giving customers equipment for the full activity rather than a board alone.
Enjoy the water after the sails come down
A yacht can take you to a good anchorage; a paddleboard gives you another way to enjoy it. It can be a short outing before breakfast or an activity for someone who wants to stay on the water while the boat is at rest.
We like the inflatable format for owners who need to think carefully about stowage. Packing the board away offers an alternative to carrying a rigid board at full length, particularly where deck space is already busy.
Weight and stiffness make a difference
Honu's design approach focuses on keeping boards manageable to carry while providing rigidity for paddling. Woven reinforcement is part of its construction approach, and lower-profile designs within the range bring the paddler closer to the water.
We appreciate those specific priorities. A board has to be handled before it reaches the water, then feel suitable for the paddling once launched. The range's all-round, touring and surf options allow customers to choose with their intended activity in mind.
Why we feature Honu
Honu began in Bondi in 2001. Industrial engineer Mark Travers took over in 2019, bringing a design background to the company's development.
We feature the brand because paddling adds a simple pleasure to time spent aboard. Its attention to construction, carrying weight and different board styles gives the offering useful substance. For a yacht owner wanting another water activity at the destination, it is a range worth exploring.