Nua horizons for traditional boat builder

Canoe maker eyeing expansion into Britain

Jonathan Russell, founder of NuaCanoe Picture: Barry Cronin

NuaCanoe, the Meath-based Canadian canoe maker, is planning to expand into the British market.

Founded last year by Jonathan Russell, the company manufactures and sells wood-canvas canoes for clients across Ireland.

Russell said that he wants to tackle the British market next and hopes to partner with a retailer in or near London.

“I have a graphic designer working on some promotional material that I’m hoping to distribute a bit more aggressively,” he ...