JOY KAYAKS SHOP
Discover JOY KAYAKS kids kayaks and paddles, designed to help children easily learn proper paddling basics and enjoy every moment on the water. Each kayak for kids combines lightness, stability, and safety.
Why choose a JOY KAYAKS kids kayak?
✔️ Lightweight and easy to handle on flatwater and whitewater
✔️ Stable and safe – confidence on the water for beginners and advanced paddlers
✔️ Durable lightweight composite – long lifespan and comfort
✔️ Unlimited color options – design your own unique kayak
✔️ Two models available: Rocket (3 kg) and Apollo (6 kg) for different age groups
ROCKET KAYAK
- Weight: 3 kg
- Length: 160 cm
- Width: 51 cm
- Height: 22 cm
- Paddler Weight: 10 – 25 kg
- Color options: Select carbon fiber or one color from the provided swatch samples. Choosing additional colors or combining different colors for the deck and hull is available for an extra charge of €30.
- Manufacturer: Zastera Kayak Racing
Price: € 1 190
APOLLO KAYAK
- Weight: 6 kg
- Length: 215 cm
- Width: 58 cm
- Height: 26 cm
- Paddler Weight Range: 30 – 45 kg
- Color options: Select carbon fiber or one color from the provided swatch samples. Choosing additional colors or combining different colors for the deck and hull is available for an extra charge of €30.
- Manufacturer: Zastera Kayak Racing
Price: € 1 450
KAYAK BAG PADDED
Two-way zipper for easy kayak insertion
Extra-padded double-layer material protects both the kayak and your vehicle interior from scratches and scuffs
Integrated grab handle for easy carrying and handling
KAYAK BAG for model Rocket
Price: € 85
KAYAK BAG for model Apollo
Price: € 95
CHILDREN PADDLE
- Extra thin shaft made with Prepreg Fiberglass at 25 mm diameter
- Available in 1 piece stable shaft or with adjustable 2 pieces sleeve, possibility of extension by 15 cm
- Size XS, model Classic (up to 8 years)
- Size S, model Twister (8 years and older) with metal tip
XS Paddle stable shaft/ adjustable sleeve
Price: € 170/ € 190
S Paddle stable shaft/ adjustable sleeve
Price: € 250/€ 270
Possibility of carbon shaft upgrade
Extra € 45 stable carbon shaft / € 50 adjustable sleeve
The 25 mm shaft has a very small diameter, making it ideal for small children's hands. The shaft is highly flexible due to its delicate construction from top-quality Prepreg Fiberglass material. The blades are made of epoxy resin and contain 100% carbon fabric with PU Airex foam in the middle. Additionally, the blade tips are reinforced with Kevlar fabric.
OUR STORY...
Paddling is, of course, the best sport in the world! And naturally, we wanted to introduce our two children to it as well. But we soon realized that young paddlers need equipment that truly fits them – in size, weight, and handling. And there simply weren't many kayaks like that on the market… in fact, hardly any at all. We tried several plastic boats, borrowed many, and even bought a few. But how can a child who weighs 15 kg paddle a kayak that weighs the same? Just try it yourself!
That's how the idea of creating our own kids' kayak was born: extra lightweight, durable, and designed specifically for children. In collaboration with Zástěra Racing – a company with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing composite kayaks for sprint and whitewater disciplines – we founded JOY Kayaks.
We built our first kayak in 2022. Even though we're a small family business, our boats quickly found their place on the water – helping many children take their first strokes and make real progress. Starting with our smallest 3 kg model, ROCKET for the youngest kayakers, we gradually expanded with the larger APOLLO (6 kg), a kids' paddle, and more.
Our goal is simple: to help children discover the joy of movement on the water and create memories they'll carry with them for life.
And why JOY Kayaks?
Because paddling should be, above all, about joy. And with our kayaks, it simply comes naturally.