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Ygara · Surfski · Out of production

Ygara Xamã

6.6m x 44cm hull modelled on the Epic V10L of the day, in fibreglass at about 18kg with a carbon rudder, a cockpit drain and foot pegs on tracks. Low volume forward, which is why it suits paddlers between about 1.50m and 1.90m and gets uncomfortable above that.

Length
6.6 m
Beam
44 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
18 kg
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Ygara Xamã, Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height
Outline drawn to scale from published length and deck height · Surfski Index

Specifications

Length
6.6 m
Beam
44 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Confident ocean paddlers
New price
Not listed new

Layup weights

Fibreglass18 kg

On-water profile

Stability
5–7
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
8

Modelled from published beam, length and deck height. Low confidence. Speed is our rating. Both are given at the hull's own design weight.

These ratings are Surfski Index estimates, worked out from published dimensions, traced hull shapes where we have them, and reviews. They are not supplied by the maker or timed on the water. How a ski feels depends on your weight, skill, set-up and the conditions, so use them to shortlist skis and paddle one before you buy. How we rate.

Stability here means how steady the ski feels sitting still on flat water. Where two craft have overlapping ranges, we can't say which is more stable. Downwind handling is a separate thing, covered in the evidence note below.

Evidence note

This band is estimated from published dimensions. Qualitative context includes 1 paddler report and 3 linked sources.

Suits: Ocean training and racing, plus reservoirs and clear rivers.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 76–88 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 62–92 kg. This estimate is a guide, not a limit. Seat fit, conditions and paddling style matter. Lighter paddlers can still enjoy a larger hull, especially downwind. A test paddle is the best check.

Estimated from hull dimensions using a formula fitted to makers’ own paddler limits. It does not establish the designer’s intended paddler weight. How this is worked out.

Generations

2010-2010s

Ygará Caiaques is a Brazilian builder of ocean kayaks for crossings and expeditions. The Xamã was its first surfski, on sale from about 2010.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Longest hull on this list at 44cm beam
  • Carbon rudder and adjustable footplate as standard
  • Well regarded by the Brazilian paddling community

Cons

  • Uncomfortable for paddlers over about 1.90m
  • 18kg fibreglass is heavy
  • Brand has no live website

What paddlers say

Reviewed on Sestaro Canoagem by Jefferson Sestaro, who bought one in late 2010 as his first surfski and reported good stability and good performance, saying he was in love with the boat from the start.Reported experience

Where to buy

The Xamã is out of production. You can only buy it second-hand.

Maker closed Ygara is no longer trading. ygaracaiaques.com.br no longer resolves. A Facebook page is the only remaining trace of the brand.

Ygara is no longer made, so second-hand is the only option.

Ygará sold in Brazil in reais and published no list price. Second-hand only now.

Sources

BetaRatings are estimatesRatings are estimates. How we get the numbers. Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.