The Concept
Efficiency Without the Trade-Off
The Kestrel hull is based on the exceptional Eagle - refined to be 1 cm narrower, which improves efficiency while keeping the stability that made the Eagle so good. Less beam, same confidence.
Every gram counts on a racing ski, so the deck handles are gone for a cleaner, lighter ride - while the cockpit handles remain for easy carrying. The result: a light, efficient racer that puts you in front of the pack in all conditions, and keeps you smiling through miles of downwind paddling.
Features
Refined for Speed
Small changes, big gains - the Kestrel is Eagle DNA, sharpened.
The Eagle, 1 cm Narrower
Same hull family as the Eagle, 1 cm less beam - efficiency goes up, the stable feel paddlers trust stays.
Streamline Bowdeck
A clean, streamlined bow deck cuts through wind and waves, keeping the ride smooth when conditions get lively.
RT-1 Footboard
The RT-1 footboard in a well-designed footwell gives you a solid platform to push from on every stroke.
Clean Deck, Easy Carry
Deck handles are eliminated for less weight and less wind drag - cockpit handles stay, so carrying is still simple.
Ergonomic Bucket Cockpit
A comfortable, small ergonomic bucket and cockpit keep lighter and mid-weight paddlers locked in and in control.
Specifications
The Numbers
A narrow racer with a wide fit range.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 20'8" / 6.3 m |
| Beam | 16.9" / 42.9 cm |
| Depth | 13.3" / 33.9 cm |
| Paddler Fit | 5'0" – 6'6" / 1.5 – 1.98 m |
| Capacity | 209 lb / 95 kg |
| Builds Available | Alpha (UD carbon), Excel, Multi-Sport |
| Seating | Comfortable small ergonomic bucket & cockpit |
| Handles | Cockpit handles only (deck handles eliminated) |
Construction
Three Racing Laminates
Light is the point - every build keeps weight down while staying stiff and fast.
Alpha ★ Uni-Directional Carbon
23.1 lb
10.5 kg
High-modulus, high-temperature-cured unidirectional carbon - the lightest, stiffest way to race the Kestrel hull.
Excel
24.9 lb
11.3 kg
Kevlar adds impact strength over a Nomex honeycomb core - very stiff and light, and easier on the budget than Alpha.
Multi-Sport
30.2 lb
13.7 kg
Carbon & Kevlar single skin over a standard Advantage deck - flexible enough to shrug off rapids, and it ships with rudder fittings and an Andersen bailer.
Colors
Available RAL Colors
Want a different shade? We can make it.
*Bright colors like Yellow and Orange need more layers to acheive saturation and can add 100-200g to the weight of the boat.
**Telegrey is a difficult color to make, color consistency cannot be guaranteed.
FAQ
Q: How is the Kestrel different from the Eagle?
A: Same 20'8" length and hull family, but the Kestrel is 1 cm narrower (16.9" beam), which improves efficiency while keeping the Eagle's stability. It also drops the deck handles for less weight, and its fit range (5'0"–6'6", 209 lb) is tuned toward lighter and mid-weight paddlers.
Q: Why were the deck handles removed?
A: Fewer handles mean less weight and a cleaner deck - less to catch the wind, less to add grams. The cockpit handles remain, so carrying the ski is just as easy.
Q: Who is the Kestrel built for?
A: Racing paddlers from 5'0" to 6'6" (1.5–1.98 m) within a 209 lb (95 kg) capacity - especially lighter and mid-weight paddlers who want a responsive ski that doesn't overpower them.
Q: Is it stable even though it's narrower than the Eagle?
A: Yes. The 1 cm reduction is a refinement, not a compromise - Stellar kept the stability of the Eagle hull while improving efficiency through the narrower waterline.
Q: How does it handle downwind?
A: The hull shape is built for downwind fun: it connects runs well and stays controllable in following seas, which is why Stellar calls it "miles of downwind fun."
Q: Kestrel vs SEA - how do they compare?
A: The SEA (20'4", 16.3" beam) is the narrowest waterline in the Stellar line, built for elite and advanced paddlers. The Kestrel is 20'8" with a 16.9" beam, based on the Eagle hull - a more approachable narrow racer with a wider fit range.
Q: Which construction should I pick?
A: Alpha for the stiffest, lightest racing build at 23.1 lb; Excel if you want Kevlar impact strength at a slightly higher weight; Multi-Sport if you paddle rivers and shallows too - it comes with the over-stern rudder, under-stern fittings and an Andersen bailer as standard.
Q: Why is there no Advantage build?
A: The Kestrel is positioned as a pure performance model, so Stellar offers its three racing-grade laminates instead: Alpha unidirectional carbon, Excel, and the tougher Multi-Sport.
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