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Honu: another way to enjoy the water between sailing days
Learning to sail changes how you look at a harbour. Suddenly the water becomes somewhere to spend time, practise and explore. Honu’s paddleboards offer a different expression of that enthusiasm, with an Australian design story and inflatable equipment that can become part of a broader life outdoors.
Find the board that fits your kind of outing
A paddleboard enquiry starts with different questions from a sailing course, but the habit of describing your plans is just as useful. Who will use the board, where will it be carried, and what kind of paddling appeals to you? Honu’s focus on weight, profile and rigidity gives those questions a practical direction.
For someone building a collection of water activities, storage and transport can matter as much as the view from the beach. Look at the board, paddle and accessories together. It is an enjoyable way to explore a complementary pastime while keeping your sailing learning on its own clear course.
Australian paddleboard design with attention to materials, construction and the pleasure of being on the water.
Born beside the ocean
Honu traces its beginnings to Bondi Beach in 2001, with a new chapter under new ownership from 2019. Its story is closely connected to the ocean and the people drawn to it, a natural fit for the way we think about the wider sailing community.
The brand describes a design approach informed by industrial engineering and a love of the outdoors. That pairing is part of its appeal: the technical decisions have a purpose, and that purpose is to make the experience of getting onto the water more enjoyable.
Details you can appreciate before the first stroke
Honu focuses on weight, rigidity and board profile in its inflatable designs. Those are useful qualities to explore when choosing a board that will be carried, packed, launched and paddled, rather than simply admired in a photograph.
Its understated graphics and coastal colours give the collection a clear identity, while the range of boards, paddles and accessories lets you look at the whole setup. We like that invitation to consider how the pieces work together, from leaving the boat to returning with a new favourite view.
Take a closer look
Byron 10′6
Honu’s Byron brings an inviting all-round shape and a recognisable coastal palette to its inflatable range. Take a closer look at the design, colours and details of this versatile board.
Discover the Byron ↗
Fairlight 11′6
Another distinctive option in the Honu range, the Fairlight invites a closer look at how size and shape change the paddling experience. Explore the board and find the fit for your plans.
Meet the Fairlight ↗