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Honu: make room for the adventures beyond the yacht
The yacht gets you to the anchorage; a paddleboard lets you enjoy it at a different pace. Honu’s inflatable boards bring a thoughtful design story to that part of boating life. For owners putting together their onboard equipment, the brand offers an inviting way to think beyond the passage itself.
An enjoyable addition to the onboard inventory
Choosing a board begins with the people who will use it and the space available to carry it. Honu’s emphasis on weight, rigidity and board profile gives those practical questions a place in the shopping process. Consider the packed board, paddle and accessories as a complete setup rather than separate purchases.
Once you have chosen your equipment, keep its details with the boat’s inventory and receipts. If you want to understand how portable watersports equipment is treated by your insurance arrangements, describe the board and its intended use directly to the provider. It is a straightforward way to keep your records aligned with the life you enjoy aboard.
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 ↗