Esquif 14'6" Pocket Canyon Canoe with Deep Dish Yoke and Kevlar Skid Plates installed.

A compact tandem that pulls double duty as a whitewater playboat and a capable river runner is a genuinely useful thing to have in the garage. The Pocket Canyon is built for paddlers who want real whitewater performance without committing to a full-sized tripping canoe every time they head out.

The flared hull sheds water in choppy conditions and keeps the ride dry when the waves stack up. Rockered ends and a progressive chine work together to give the boat a stable, predictable carving edge that makes eddy catches feel confident rather than lucky. It handles like a shorter boat when the river demands it, and tracks purposefully on the flatwater in between.

This Frontenac Outfitters stock version comes with a deep dish yoke and Kevlar skid plates already installed -- practical upgrades that pay off quickly on portages and rocky river sections. If you have questions about custom configurations, call 613-376-6220 or email info@frontenacoutfitters.com.

• Construction: T-Formex
• Hull shape: Flared with progressive chine
• Length: 14'6"
• Included upgrades: Deep dish yoke, Kevlar skid plates
• Best use: Whitewater day trips, technical river running, short wilderness trips
• Note: Full technical specs available on the standard Pocket Canyon listing