s with most small businesses, Brainwave started in a small backyard garage some 15 odd year’s ago. It came about because I required craft that were not available through other manufacturers. So being a hands on person with a building and design background, and a passion for racing paddling craft, I decided to make my own boats and paddles. I must admit that some of my early efforts were not what you would call resale quality and the mad scientist came out more than the practical manufacturer. But as more boats were made and more designs were developed the quality increased and the designs became more functional as well. After several years of making craft for myself, and friends and the odd repairs, the hobby became a business and required more and more of my training and play time.

So in 2001 Brainwave became a company and I became a full time boat builder.

Now the focus is more on what you, the paddler, wants and needs, but every now and again the mad scientist rears its brainwaving head and goes out side the square. Developments have happened in design and also in importing top quality products from Europe.

But the aim is still to make and supply performance products for performance minded paddlers.