Hobie releases the all-new Mirage® Passport® R Series of rotomolded pedal kayaks

Passport R 109

Aug 2, 2022

Hobie, a leading manufacturer of premium kayaks and watersport products, has launched the newest additions to their 2022 product line with the unveiling of the Mirage Passport 12.0 R and the Mirage Passport 10.5 R. The first look of these new rotomolded kayaks were made at the on the water demo day at ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show.

Powered by MirageDrive® with Glide Technology and Kick-Up Fins, the new R Series models will be able to avoid obstacles with ease and navigate rocky or shallow waters thanks to the automatic retraction of Kick-Up Fins on impact and subsequent re-deployment once clear of the obstacle. With the rotomolded hull construction, available in Seagrass Green and Slate Blue, the new R models fuse a new sleek aesthetic with excellent performance and stability without sacrificing speed.

“Since 1950, Hobie has always strived to create fun, accessible experiences on the water,” said Kelley Woolsey, Hobie Vice President of Global Sales, Service, and Marketing. “Today’s launch of the new Mirage Passport R Series kayaks echo Hobie’s values and mission of always striving to improve and update our product offering to deliver the best experience available. Hobie will always ensure that the highest quality products are available for kayakers of all experience to enjoy.”

Related Posts

Good Advice that You Can Share – The Art of Anchoring  

Unless a boat is secured, it will drift away. If it cannot be attached to something secure, such as a dock, piling, mooring buoy, tree, or boulder, it must be anchored. There is much more to anchoring than simply tossing the anchor over the side. 
 
An anchoring system has two parts: the anchor itself and the rode which connects the anchor to the boat. To be effective, an anchor must have good holding power, and the rode must be strong enough to withstand the strains that are put on it. 

Read More

Changing Scene

Need to Catch up on News This Week?

Every Tuesday we publish a fresh Digest with informative articles pertaining to the Canadian boating and marine industry. Stay up to date with the latest products, research and industry developments.

Missed an Issue of Boating Industry Canada News Week? If you’re looking for a specific issue, or simply want to catch up on previous issues, check out our Boating Industry Canada News Week Archives.

Not signed up for News Week? Subscribe here.

Just Launched

Rayglass 2400 makes its Australian debut at the 2026 Sydney Boat Show

Rayglass Boats, a Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) brand and a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of premium power boats, today announced that Australian boaters will get their first chance to see the Rayglass 2400 it in person for the first time. Queensland Marine Centre will bring the 2400 to the 2026 Sydney Boat Show, running 30 July – 2 August at Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park at Stand D104. The next generation 2700 will also be on display.

Read More

ePropulsion Enters Powered Kayak Fishing Market with Innovative kLite Electric Outboard

ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced that it is entering the powered kayak market with the all-new kLite 750 electric outboard. Building on the award-winning technology that shattered convention with the highly portable eLite, the kLite 750 is powerful, but contained in a lightweight and compact form factor ideal for recreational or fishing kayaks alike.

Read More

People