ABOUT
Jason Campbell
As a child, if Jason wasn't playing rugby or swimming he was making something out of wood. He used his school workshop to make chairs and turn bowls to sell and made his first canoe aged 17.
He went on to train as a cabinet maker, furniture designer & award-winning entrepreneur producing one-off exclusive furniture and bringing his personal style to companies like Habitat, M&S and several independent furniture design houses.
Jason grew up next to a river, he still lives next to one today and when he’s not in the workshop he coaches senior executives and mentors business owners all over the world on delivering their very best performance.
Functional
Our customers mostly want to take their canoe, on the roof of a car, to local flat water like a river, canal or lake and enjoy easy and comfortable paddling. From day trips with the kids and family to longer tours on their own. They want a stable, easy to paddle canoe that will effortlessly glide through the water and have good storage space when needed.
Campbell Canoes are designed and made to be the best all-rounders with what we feel has the fewest compromises.
Design
Good design with stunning lines and beautiful shapes is a hugely important part of a Campbell Canoe.
The two images to the right were inspiration for the shape of our hulls. We specifically wanted to achieve a more traditional style and have worked hard to find production techniques that deliver this.
In short, we want you to go "Wow" and have a silly grin on your face when you first see your canoe. And be prepared as every time you take it out people will admire it's beauty and want to talk. We think this is a good thing.
"Took my Campbell Canoe out on the Waveney River in Norfolk for the first time at the weekend. Absolutely love this canoe, beautifully crafted, sits comfortably in the water, extremely stable and cuts through the water amazingly. It’s got such a beautiful finish as well (got lots of comments throughout my trip), would highly recommend them!"
Richard Parry - Liverpool, UK