Sleek Design. Serious Speed.

The Vanguard 12.0 is the next generation of Dagger racing kayaks. Designed for the inspired whitewater paddler that desires unparalleled speed. Everything about the Vanguard's innovative hull design promotes speed and instills confidence for the motivated paddler. The acclaimed Contour Ergo outfitting delivers exceptional control with unparalleled comfort and safety to deliver an unprecedented paddler experience. Dagger’s Vanguard is here to transport you into a new realm of whitewater performance. This fresh design paddles more like a creek boat than a long boat, yet offers the speed, agility and elegance of a 12’ kayak. This barrier-breaking and high-performance long boat truly paddles like nothing else on the water!