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History of canoeing

Kirton historical articles

A brief history of canoe manufacturing methods, Struer and more interesting articles for the canoe geeks out there.

Struer History

Our history is intertwined with that of wood kayak manufacturer Struer. Here's a little about them.

Struer Kayaks being raced in 1960

Manufacturing methods

A brief history of canoe manufacturing methods, from wood to carbon.

Kirton's first factory - original owners Bill and Tony Snell

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School's Championships 2019
School's Championships 2019
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