The Lightweight and Versatile Draco Canoe, Built for Flat Water Paddling and Racing
Flat Water High-performance OC1
Experience peak performance with the Draco—a high-performance OC1 canoe meticulously crafted for calm water and optimized for efficiency. Every element of its design prioritizes speed and effortless gliding in flat conditions. Its sleek, narrow nose effortlessly cuts through water, reducing drag and allowing for seamless transitions over gentle bumps. With its refined build, the Draco eliminates unnecessary bulk and keeps aesthetics clean and simple, delivering a lightweight, no-fuss solution that supports powerful, steady strokes with less effort. Engineered to excel in flat water while remaining capable of light downwind conditions, the Draco is perfect for dedicated paddlers aiming for an edge in calm water racing or leisure paddling.
Versatility for Dragon Boat Paddlers
The Draco is a unique OC1 that’s particularly well-suited for dragon boat paddlers. Designed to cater to athletes in the dragon boat community, it offers features that support training flexibility, such as an adaptable rigging system. This allows paddlers to select their preferred ama setup, whether on the left or right side, and even offers a dual-ama configuration for enhanced stability. Ideal for dragon boat paddlers training solo or during the off-season, the Draco’s design enhances your practice by simulating the stable, controlled environment of a dragon boat while allowing for individual skill improvement and endurance building. Embrace the chance to refine your technique with a canoe that mirrors the consistency and balance you’re accustomed to in team paddling.
Stability and Performance on Demand
Draco’s thoughtful design considers every need for stability and versatility. Its rigging flexibility is a game-changer, as paddlers can choose single- or dual-ama setups depending on training goals or water conditions. This adaptable rigging system brings unmatched versatility, giving paddlers control over stability while training on open or varied water surfaces. Whether racing or training, the Draco’s streamlined rocker ensures excellent handling in small surf, and its lightweight frame makes it ideal for calm water. Already proven in top races like the Gorge and Chattajack, the Draco is your go-to for racing, training, or casual paddling, giving you confidence and agility with every stroke.
Rudder Options
You can choose from four prepreg carbon-titanium rudders tailored to various conditions: from a 4″ rudder for minimal drag on flat water to an 8″ rudder for maximum grip in rough conditions, with swept-back options available to prevent weed buildup.
Versatile Rigging
The Draco allows the paddler to choose which side to rig the ama or to run two amas for stability. This is especially valuable for dragon boat paddlers who want to train solo or in the off-season.
Outriggerzone Construction: Kai Wa’a
The Draco, built by Outriggerzone is crafted as a single, seamless piece, eliminating weak points like glue lines and significantly reducing weight.
Built with aerospace-grade prepreg carbon fiber, this advanced construction method uses resin that’s heat-cured directly into the material. This precise process ensures optimal weight control, eliminates unnecessary fillers, and delivers a canoe that retains its shape and rigidity over time, offering unmatched durability and performance.
Standard Model and Pro Model
Technology:
Standard: Average Weight:
| Bare Hull | 15.5 lbs 7.02 kg |
| Hull Weight | 18 lbs 8.17 kg |
| Rigged Weight | 23.7 lbs 10.77 kg |
Description:
When designing a Standard Draco OC1, you can choose from 16 color options for the hull, ama, and logos, allowing for any color combination you’d like. You also have the option to add customizations, including a deck-hull split, a colored cockpit, and graphics—either from our catalog or your unique designs.
Each Standard Draco comes equipped with fitted dust covers for the hull, ama, and iakos.
Pro: Average Weight:
| Bare Hull | 14.9 lbs 6.75 kg |
| Hull Weight | 16.4 lbs 7.42 kg |
| Rigged Weight | 23.7 lbs 10.77 kg |
Description:
Draco Pro models are on average 1.7 lbs (0.75 kg) lighter than Standard models. The layups are nearly identical, with most of the weight reduction achieved by applying minimal paint and sanding it down to a thin layer, giving the Pro its distinctive “sanded-through” appearance. As a result, Pro hulls are available in only five colors: Pro Grey, Pro White, Pro Blue, Pro Green, and Pro Yellow, and customization options are limited to the cockpit and logo colors. However, the ama and iakos can be customized in any color, unlike standard models.
Each Draco Pro also includes an extra rudder and UV-resistant, fitted marine canvas covers for long-term outdoor protection.
Technical Information
| Brand | Kai Wa’a Outrigger Canoes |
| Intended Use | Flat Water – California Coastal Paddling |
| Paddling Level | All Levels |
| Type | OC1 |
| Material(s) | See Technology |
| Length | 20′ 8″ 6.299 m |
| Width/Beam | 16″ 410 mm |
| Nose Width | 7.25″ 184 mm |
| Tail Width | 8.5″ 216 mm |
| Paddler Size | NA |
| Rudder Design | Optional |
| Ama | 3.0 |
| Ama Setup Options | Single or Double Ama – Optional Left or Right Rigging |
| Available Colors | Standard 16 colors / Pro 5 colors |
Kai Wa’a 3.0 Ama
The Draco is equipped with the popular Kai Wa’a 3.0 ama, first introduced with the Draco in late 2021 and included with all Ares models produced since. Designed with less rocker and a more balanced volume distribution than its predecessor, this ama offers additional stability when needed, all while maintaining a lightweight profile.
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