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Through the ORCA® branding of Pennel’s Chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSM) and Polychloroprene coated fabrics, the label is now recognized worldwide as the first choice by professionals of the inflatable boating industry. More than one million inflatable boats have been produced with ORCA® fabrics over the past 40 years.

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Over the past 50 years, the inflatable boat has evolved from essentially a military vessel to a primary choice of transportation for leisure boaters and professionals alike. This evolution would not have been possible without a revolutionary improvement in materials and inflatable boat design. There have been some spectacular advances in the construction of coated fabrics: for example, the development of such synthetic fibers as polyamide or polyester for increased strength and durability. The coatings, which protect the textile and ensure air-tightness, have also seen equally significant advances: progressing from natural rubber (sensitive to aging) to synthetic Polychloroprene and Chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubbers. These coatings are now the industry standard for inflatables worldwide. PENNEL & FLIPO has been the industry LEADER in the development of these new coated fabrics, customized for inflatable boats. There are three principles that drive this development:

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Best portable sailing dinghies for under £5k

• Katy Stickland
• July 29, 2020

We put six portable sailing dinghies under £5,000 to the test to see which one is the best all-rounder and really deserves a place on your boat

Six inflatable sailing dinghies were tested by the team

Dinghy Go Nomad3 & Dinghy Go Orca

Slightly more length makes the Dinghy Go Orca a better tender with a greater load-carrying capacity

Dinghy Go has become something of a market leader in the inflatable sailing tender field.

The Nomad was its first boat to come to market, now on its third iteration with tweaks to the design over the years.

The Orca is a newer offering from the company and is larger than the Nomad with a more pronounced vee in the hull and a larger sail.

The sail of the Dinghy Go Nomad 3 is just the right size to be easy to handle for children but lacks power upwind

Both sailing dinghies came with oars that attach to either side tube via a robust plastic attachment and which stow along the side tubes.

The Dinghy Go products both felt 
well thought-out and clearly have benefitted from plenty of time in development to create a product that attempts to be as versatile as possible.

Dinghy Go Nomad 3 specifications

Price: £2,750 Length: 2.75m Beam: 1.5m Total weight: 48kg Biggest bag dimensions: 120cm x 43cm x 22cm Assembly time: 21 min

Dinghy Go Orca specifications – Best on test all round tender

Price: £3,250 Length: 3.25m Beam: 1.5m Total weight: 51kg Biggest bag dimensions: 120cm x 41cm x 26cm Assembly time: 21 min Website: www.dinghygo.com

Dinghy Go Nomad3 & Dinghy Go Orca set-up

The set-up process for both boats is almost identical.

The hulls are inflated and there is a thwart that slides along two rubber mounting points via a groove in the side of the fibreglass seat.

Both sailing dinghies have an in-built mast slot at the bow and both have a mast foot, which 
is added during the setup process.

Although the Orca is bigger than the Nomad and can carry an extra person – optimistically quoted as five by the manufacturer to the Nomad’s four – the additional size is all in her length with both featuring the same beam.

It does also carry a significantly larger sail – 5.2m2 compared to 3.7m2.

All this means that the Orca is sold as a sportier version but we suspect most will be purchasing her for the increased space, either for people or luggage.

The centreboard is held by the thwart and exits through a soft gaiter, which can be rolled away like a dry bag when not in use

Crucially, however, both sailing dinghies require the same process 
for setting up and both came in at 
21 minutes.

Again there was a representative on site, so their 21-minute setup time is an accurate reflection of time to set up on the second or third go, once you have learned the tricks.

There are a few details that need to 
be done in a specific order.

Like the Seal, the thwart needs to be installed at mid inflation, as does the mast foot.

Though the thwart can theoretically be installed while the boat is deflated, the mast foot really needs doing at the mid-point.

It seems there is scope to fully inflate forgetting about this and therefore a need to deflate again to get her ready.

Dinghy Go Nomad3 & Dinghy Go Orca test

The Nomad 3 sails relatively well but feels rather more like a rowing-and-motoring tender with a sail.

As such, her upwind performance leaves a bit to be desired and she generates 
a significant amount of leeway.

This isn’t a major issue and she sails along well but making significant headway to weather is a slightly slow process.

For sailing around in a harbour or off the beach she works well enough.

The sail on the Dinghy Go Orca is probably a touch far forward relative to the daggerboard, giving lee helm

With a bigger sail area and more aggressively veed hull, we were keen to see if the Orca could deliver more performance and make her a more viable option for ship-to-shore under sail alone.

Results were mixed. The Orca does make better headway to weather, but carries a lot of lee helm.

She is 50cm longer than the Nomad, and it seems much of this additional length has been added forward of the thwart and daggerboard.

With the increased sail area and the mast still 
at the bow, the Orca has become a little unbalanced with too much sail in front of the daggerboard.

It takes some getting used to, 
but she does go to windward better than her smaller counterpart.

Under motor

Both sailing dinghies performed well under engine.

Though neither reached the speeds achieved by the Seal or the Seahopper they felt like reliable tenders.

The increased vee in the Orca gave her a touch more directional stability than the Nomad.

The Nomad3 performs predictably and is comfortable under engine

You could happily motor across an anchorage or up a river on either boat.

The Orca’s increased length will certainly make her a touch drier in more wavy conditions and with extra space for luggage and passengers she comes out on top.

Both Dinghy Go options rowed very well.

As relatively lightweight inflatables they obviously suffered from headwinds and crosswinds more than a traditional tender might.

We thought the oars might feel a little lightweight when in use, but both they and the retaining clips were sturdy enough to get the job done without any fuss.

The Dinghy Go’s setup of aluminium boom and mast means it is not really possible to row with the rig still in the boat, so these need to be dropped before you start rowing in earnest.

As a tender to row and motor with an option 
to sail both models work well.

There are some frustrations in sailing these sailing dinghies, but these are relatively minor issues that you will get used 
to over time.

However, their principal role is 
as a tender, and they perform well in 
this department.

Given the very minor difference in weight (3kg) and size when packed (rig bags are the same size and the boat bag for the Orca is a couple of cm larger in length, width and depth) beyond the price we would say there is little reason to go for the Nomad over the Orca.

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DinghyGo make innovative inflatable dinghies that can be motored, rowed, AND SAILED. Unlike some previous sailing inflatables, the deep central daggerboard (keel) means they make good progress to windward, and they have all been designed to be quick and easy to assemble.

Place deposit now to receive your exciting new inflatable sailing boat in May 2024. The latest (2024) Orca models all have tough high-pressure dropstitch fabric floors with V-shaped underwater sections at the bow, for even better sailing performance than previous models. The tubes are built from German-made Valmex material, put together by one of the largest inflatable boat manufacturers in the world.

When used without the rig, DinghyGo boats also work well as great quality inflatables for everyday use, with excellent stability, huge carrying capacity and the ability to plane under power, using motors up to 6hp. They have proven popular in both the yacht tender market, and as ultra-portable sailing craft for the motorhome and camping markets.

DinghyGo inflatables are available in three sizes:

• the Orca 280 , at 2.8m (9ft 2″) long
• the Orca 325 , at 3.25m (10ft 7″) long
• the Orca 375 , at 3.75m (12ft 3″) long

See SPECIFICATION for size comparisons and features.

Nestaway Boats Ltd is the exclusive UK distributor for DinghyGo products.

Storage and Transport

The sailing rigs have sectional aluminium spars, such that the packed length is only 125cm (4ft 2″). The hull bag is shorter still, so it shouldn’t be difficult to find somewhere to store your DinghyGo, whether it’s on a yacht (in a locker, down a quarter berth); in a motor home (on a spare bunk, or in rear “garage” if available); or at home (shed, garage, perhaps even an under-stair cupboard!). As for transport, here you can see the two packed bags for a DinghyGo Nomad 275 (very similar to the current Orca 280), together with an outboard, in the back of a VW Golf hatchback. NB These were “real world” packed sizes, not vacuum-packed from the factory! The compression straps on the hull bag aid greatly with expelling the air from the hull.

This ability to fit in two compact bags makes them “the world’s most portable sailing craft“ . The heaviest package (which is the 9ft hull) is only 26kg: most adults can lift that on their own, and it’s easy for two.

Multi-functional

The DinghyGo is a high quality, well-built general-purpose inflatable dinghy that can be rowed, motored and sails remarkably well. Many UK customers will be reminded of the popular Tinker Tramp & Traveller range – DinghyGo is their spiritual successor. But the sailing rig is much quicker and easier to set up, as it doesn’t require any supporting wires. Design/materials move on: we actually think it’s a better general purpose dinghy/tender, too – and it’s significantly lighter (275/9ft compared with Tinker Tramp). The centre thwart and mast support can be left out on days you don’t want or need the sailing rig, leaving more internal space. (The daggerboard case rolls down and seals, like a drybag.)

DinghyGo sailing dinghies are rated Category D, ie: Wind Conditions up to force 4 on the Beaufort scale (max 28kmph); and significant Wave Heights up to 0.3m with occasional waves of up to 0.5m (eg from passing vessels). A self-bailer is fitted in the transom, to empty out any spray etc you may take on board while motoring at speed.

“Not since the renowned Tinker range of sailing inflatables disappeared some years ago has there been such a multi-functional dinghy available for use as a tender.”

YACHTING MONTHLY, Sept 2015

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We understand there is a lot of information to digest when trying to decide which product is for you. We have a lot of knowledge in this space and would love to help you make an impartial, informed decision.

Email: [email protected] or Phone: 0800 999 2535

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Dinghygo specifications.

What size do I need?

• the Orca 280, at 2.8m (9ft 2″) long
• the Orca 325, at 3.25m (10ft 7″) long
• the Orca 375, at 3.75m (12ft 3″) long

All sail surprisingly well for sailing inflatables but the sailing performance improves as you go up the size range:

• The Orca 280 is an updated version of the popular (earlier model) Nomad 275, a good all-rounder and often chosen by yacht crews seeking a practical tender (capable of carrying four adults in motoring mode) with an added element of fun. For 2021 this comes with a new 4.8m sail (reefable down to 3.9m), enhancing light airs performance.
• The Orca 325 steps things up a bit, with a taller rig, 5.6m sail, and a proportionately more slender hull.
• And lastly the Orca 375, with the same beam (width) but nearly another 2ft longer, is more streamlined still, and the only model to feature a jib (front sail), total sail area 5.9m.

What is included?

DinghyGo prices include: Sailing rig (mast, boom, sail, daggerboard, rudder etc), oars, seat, pump, repair kit.

UK Mainland delivery £65

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Killer Whale 10.8′

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$ 1,899.99 Original price was: $1,899.99. $ 1,699.99 Current price is: $1,699.99.

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Inflatable Sport Boat Killer Whale 10.8′ aluminum floor model is our “Flag Ship” Sport Boat. Handles 5 people or 1260 lbs and up to a 15 HP motor. This boat has all the bells and whistles. Everything you could ask for in a dinghy.

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• The sleek white contoured design was created by nautical engineers for rear buoyancy and faster planing at takeoff. The thick .9 mm, 1100 denier reinforced PVC material is UV, oil stain, and puncture resistant.
• “Easy Planing” extended rear pontoons and transom area allows for more maximum weight and larger motors with balanced stability.
• The 24 mm easy slide solid aluminum floor and seats are stronger, lighter, easier to clean and environmentally friendly in comparison to marine plywood.
• All seams are WELDED and guaranteed to last in fresh and salt water; eliminating the use of problematic glued seams and nose cones.
• Product ships COMPLETE . Includes: removable seat cushion and bag ($80 value) / 1 aluminum bench seat / 2 aluminum oars with lock-in holders / carry & storage bag / foot pump / and repair kit.
• USCG approved. Manufacturer Certification of Origin for boat registration is included in manual and 3 year manufacturer limited warranty. Designed in California, U.S.A based company.

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Model: SB-330 – Killer Whale 10.8′

Length: 10 ft 8 in, tube diameter: 18 in, inflated width: 5 ft 3 in, chambers: 3, max power : 15 hp, load: 1268 lbs, max persons: 5, boat deflated in carry bag for storage: 80 lbs; 44 x 24 x 11 inches., aluminum floor: 35 lbs. (5 floor pieces and 4 side rails), aluminum accessories: 2 oars – 6 lbs; one bench seat – 4 lbs., box dimensions: 146 lbs; 47 x 25 x 16 inches., inflatable sport boats mission.

Inflatable Sport boats have a multifaceted purpose in both fresh and saltwater environments around the world. These inflatable dinghy tender sport boats are built tough for rough ocean water, emergency situations, tendering, fishing, or even on a calm pond. Regardless of how you use your dinghy, you can rely on the quality and durability of your Inflatable Sport Boat. We stand behind the quality of our Sport Boats and guarantee our 3 year warranty.

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Inflatable Sport Boat’s are your “All Sport Dinghy” designed by nautical experts for optimal performance and durability. Providing the industry’s best specs for all inflatable tender dinghy sport boats. Industry leading: Larger diameter tubes, “Easy Planing” extended 30″ rear pontoons, reinforced transom, entirely welded seams and 9 mm 1100 denier thick PVC material with no problematic nose cones. The intention is to eliminate the problematic areas on dinghies; glued material, transom, and nose cones. Your Inflatable Sport Boat will provide you with multiple years of use.

Inflatable Sport Boats can be propelled manually or motorized. Compatible with either 2 or 4 stroke motors; 15″ short shaft outboards (recommended) and 20″ long shaft. All Inflatable Sport Boats have been USCG rated and approved. In addition, all boats are registered and include the proper paperwork for boat registration in owners manual. Each boat has it’s own unique HIN number for registration and warranty purposes.

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9 reviews for Killer Whale 10.8′

john bardeau (verified owner) – July 26, 2017

I recently purchased the Killer Whale and matched it up with a Mercury 9.9 hp engine. This boat is very nicely built and the standard equipment is impressive. At full throttle it hits 20 mph which is quite fast on a small boat. I had some issues getting the trim and weight distribution correct in order to plane with two people and the customer support was absolutely awsome. I love this boat and, if you have had other boats with trailers and storage fees, you will save lots of money over time. I also want to mention that you will feel safer compared to a similar size aluminum boat because are can’t swamp this boat in large waves. When taking longer jonts, we don’t worry about the weather getting bad, we just take it slow. You won’t be dissapointed!!!

Jerry Reilly (verified owner) – August 12, 2018

Got the Killer Whale in early July and have used it 6 times. We live on the South Shore of Long Island NY. Added a 9.8 Tohatsu and this makes a perfect combination for fishing, crabbing or just plain cruising. Boat is very stable, planes easily and quite roomy not to mention standout good looking. I highly recommend the boat to all sightseers that stop over to look at it. PS: I put the Newport 11 foot cover on it and fits like a glove.

Dan Sitarz – August 14, 2018

We have owned many dinghys over the years [Avon, Zodiac, Walkers Bay, etc.]. We own an Inflatable Sports Killer Whale 10’8″ and are very impressed with the quality and design. The designers obviously put a lot of thought into this boat-from the placement of the carrying handles to the quality of the aluminum floor to the heat-welded seams. It was easy to assemble and easy to put away. It planed very easily with a 9.8 Tohatsu with an additional load of 450#. So far, this is the best dinghy we have owned. Customer service has also been very helpful. Very nice.

Robert Hansen – November 3, 2018

I bought the Killer Whale and added a 9.9 HP Mercury as my dinghy on a 53′ Hatteras. Due to river flooding, I had to use it right away to ferry provisions and was very pleased. It can carry quite a bit. One note to make is that it only comes with one seat, even though most of the pictures show two. I will buy the additional seat, but wish it had been more explicitly stated so that I could have bought it when I ordered the boat. Overall though, I am very happy with the purchase. Packaging and delivery was great. Installation wasn’t too bad, make sure you don’t inflate it too much prior to installing the floor.

Ronald Kutrieb – April 29, 2019

Excellent boat and customer service

My Killer Whale 10.8′ – Model 330 has been an excellent tender for my sailboat. The aluminum floor is a great feature offering stability and a solid feel to to the boat. Their customer service is very responsive. They produce a Bill of Sale and a Certificate of Origin a year after I bought it which was needed to register the boat in my state.”

Richard C Pond – June 3, 2019

Fantastic inflatable! Bought it last summer for use in Maine running between Islands. Incredibly stable, not afraid to take it anywhere. Customer service was or has been awesome. Putting floor in is much easier with two people.

Pam S. (verified owner) – June 10, 2019

We purchased the Killer Whale to replace our 12 year old Achilles. We took it on our maiden voyage on a windy day along the south end of the Detroit River/ western Lake Erie. The boat handled the rough water beautifully and with two adults it easily got on plane with a modified 9.9 Mercury. We were originally really impressed with the boats specs, and made our final decision to purchase this vs others that were similar due to the thickness of the floor boards and seat. The specs list the thickness as 24mm, which is false, the thickness is the same as other brands & only 12mm. The boat is actually 11’2″ not 10’8″. We ordered the additional storage bag which was not in the box when delivered. Eric at SB contacted us immediately to let us know it was being mailed. The company was awesome as far as answering questions and knowing their product. The transaction was an easy purchase and to register in Michigan. All in all we are very pleased with the boat, I would highly recommend and would purchase again.

Steve – October 14, 2022

Awesome boat! Rugged, stable and easy to put together! Light enough Kel and I can load/unload it. The floor makes all the difference with our dog. Wife and lab approved! Don’t hesitate, order today! And ask for Eric!

Michael N – July 2, 2023

The killer whale 10.8ft boat is very reliable and well constructed. it out preforms other brands with construction and quality. I’m on the water for weeks to months at a time. You can depend on this boat when it really counts.

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Why Are Orcas Attacking Boats? Experts Weigh In

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For the past few years, orcas attacking boats have been making headlines, most recently off the coasts of Spain in the Atlantic Ocean. These incidents, involving a group of orcas known as the Iberian orcas, have been occurring since 2020.

Once seen as gentle giants — partly because of "Free Willy" and SeaWorld — these striking black-and-white mammals are now the center of a curious debate.

Is this a maliciously motivated attack on humans, or are they simply playing around with us?Let's explore this strange behavior and find out whether experts think it's an anomaly or the new standard for orca interactions.

The Lowdown on Killer Whales

Recent attacks on boats, experts debate: playful curiosity or trauma response.

An orca, also known as a killer whale ( Orcinus orca ), is a large marine mammal from the dolphin family recognizable by its black-and-white coloring. Orcas can grow up to 32 feet (9.8 meters) in length and weigh up to 11 tons (10 metric tonnes).

These highly social apex predators are known for their complex social structures and sophisticated behaviors. Orcas live in family groups called pods , usually led by the oldest female, with multiple generations included. These pods can consist of a few individuals to several dozen; multiple pods form clans, which in turn make up a community.

Orcas use echolocation and unique vocalizations for navigation, hunting and communication. Each pod has distinct calls that help maintain group cohesion and coordinate activities. They engage in cooperative hunting, herding fish or hunting seals together, with their diet varying based on region and pod specialization.

Playful behavior, such as breaching and tail-slapping, helps strengthen social bonds among orcas, while social grooming reinforces these connections.

Could this inherent playfulness be the reason for the recent string of boat attacks? More on that in a bit.

In May 2024, an unknown number of orcas attacked a 49-foot-long (15-meter-long) sailing yacht named Alboran Cognac in the Strait of Gibraltar, a narrow waterway between southern Spain and North Africa that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

Reuters reported that the incident occurred around 9 a.m. local time when the orcas repeatedly rammed the boat's hull and rudder, causing significant damage. The yacht's crew (just two people) radioed for aid and managed to be rescued by a passing oil tanker, but the yacht ultimately sank due to the damage it sustained​.

These attacks are part of a series of interactions reported since 2020 , primarily involving a subpopulation of Iberian orcas — around 40 killer whales living off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Gibraltar.

Most attacks occur between May and August each year in and around the Strait of Gibraltar . However, earlier this year, some of these highly social apex predators were spotted circling a boat in northern Spain, suggesting they have spread out much further and are engaging in this behavior earlier than usual.

As a result, Spanish authorities have warned recreational boaters to avoid sailing too far from the coast and to not stop their vessels if approached by orcas, according to a statement from Spain's maritime rescue service.

Sailors are now considering adding extra armor to their vessels — or at least investing in some orca deterrents — if only such a thing existed.

So, if you're planning a trip through these waters, watch for these mischievous marine mammals. And maybe, just maybe, consider bringing along a decoy yacht to distract them.

The behavior driving these so-called attacks is still being studied, and many theories have emerged. As we hinted earlier, some researchers suggest that the orcas might engage in these interactions out of curiosity or playfulness.

These creatures are known for their intelligence and complex social behaviors, and these attacks may be a form of play or social learning. Similar to how other animals engage in play to develop skills or for entertainment, orcas might be doing the same with boats.

Another theory is that these behaviors are part of a learned fad within the orca population. This idea is supported by observations of other cultural phenomena among orcas, such as carrying dead salmon on their heads, which were short-lived trends.

Essentially, the attacks might have started as an isolated incident and then spread through social learning within the pod​.

Some experts believe that the attacks could be a response to a traumatic event experienced by one or more orcas. For example, a collision with a vessel could have caused injuries or distress, leading the orcas to associate boats with danger and respond aggressively.

An orca named White Gladis is often mentioned in this context, as she may have had a negative encounter with a boat. Her apparent distress and subsequent aggressive behavior toward ships might have been observed and adopted by other orcas in her pod. This learned behavior could then spread through social learning, leading to the increased frequency of these attacks seen since 2020.

Conservation Concerns and Public Opinion

Conservationists are worried that these attacks might lead to negative perceptions of orcas and potentially harmful responses from the public.

“I hope that they stop doing it as quickly as they started because it’s actually imposing a risk on themselves,” Hanne Strager, a marine biologist and author of “The Killer Whale Journals,” told the New York Times . She noted that this behavior adds strain to an endangered species, as the negative publicity might result in detrimental actions against the orcas.

Another perspective is that these attacks are a response to environmental pressures such as a decrease in prey availability, increased boat traffic or interactions with fisheries. These stressors could be causing the orcas to exhibit unusual behaviors as they adapt to changing conditions in their habitat​.

Social Media and Public Opinion

Social media has played a significant role in shaping public opinion about these incidents. Many users have joked about "orca rebellions" and formed "Team Orca," sympathizing with the killer whales and viewing the attacks as a form of playful resistance.

However, there are also concerns that these humorous takes could minimize the serious implications of the behavior and the potential risks to both humans and orcas.

Monika Wieland Shields, cofounder and director of the Orca Behavior Institute, wrote an op-ed in response to the outpouring of love for the orca uprising. "We recognize that we have done enough to the world to deserve orcas attacking us in response. Laughing at the memes is fine, but my hope is that people will also reflect on this one a bit further."

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