North Water Contact Tow

Close-quarters towing and on-water assists demand a connection that clips fast, holds firm, and doesn't snag on your deck lines when you need to move quickly.

The North Water Contact Tow is a short tow line built for the kind of close contact work that longer tow systems aren't designed to handle well. Wide-gate stainless steel eyed carabiners clip on quickly and won't accidentally release from the tether once connected, giving you a secure link you can trust in dynamic conditions. The knotless connections are a practical detail that matters on the water, reducing the chance of snagging on perimeter lines during deployment or retrieval.

What makes the Contact Tow genuinely useful is how many jobs it handles beyond a standard contact tow. It works as a stirrup for assisted re-entry, a bridle tow component, a painter, a rafting bridle for holding boats together, and a paddle leash in a pinch. For sea kayakers and touring paddlers who want a single compact piece of kit that covers a wide range of on-water scenarios without adding bulk to the deck, this is a well-considered solution from a brand that thinks seriously about how rescue and assist gear gets used in the real world.

• Short tow line designed for close contact towing
• Wide-gate stainless steel eyed carabiners for fast, secure connection
• Eyed carabiner design prevents accidental release from tether
• Knotless connections resist snagging on deck lines
• Functions as stirrup, bridle tow, painter, rafting bridle, and paddle leash
• Compact and suitable for on-deck storage