| 1975 |
|
Nordkapp designed by Frank Goodman & used on the
Nordkapp Expedition. |
| 1977 |
|
Cape Horn Expedition. |
| (1980's?) |
Confirmation needed. |
Valley introduces the VCP hatch. |
| 1981/82 |
|
Circumnavigation of Australia by Paul Caffyn. Started with Nordkapp
HM, then unable to turn into gale force wind, he chopped off the
molded skeg and added a makeshift retractable one. When that broke,
he added a rudder to finish the voyage. |
| (1990 ?) |
Confirmation needed. |
"Bolt in" recessed deck fittings introduced, replacing
the earlier moulded recess with bar. |
| 1992 |
|
Rebecca Ridgeway becomes the first woman to round Cape Horn, using
a Nordkapp. |
| (1998/9?) |
Confirmation needed. |
Nordkapp Jubilee introduced (UK) |
| 2003 |
|
Jubilee in the UK upgraded to 2 Oval hatches. Designated H20 for
the US market. Bow and stern altered slightly, more bouyancy behind
the seat, slightly less rocker than Jubilee. |
| 2006 |
|
Nordkapp LV introduced. |
| 2006 |
|
Nordkapp RM introduced. |
| (2007?) |
Confirmation needed. |
Valley offers the Nordkapp "Classic", a slightly updated
version of the original Nordkapp, in addition to the standard, LV
and RM versions. |
| 2008 |
|
Sean Morley circumnavigates Vancouver Island in 18 days - 6 days
faster than the previous record. He planned to do the trip in a
VCP Rapier, but changed his mind due to rough conditions and ended
up in Nordkapp H2O. |
