This kayak opened my eyes to what is possible in a kayak. "I'm sad to see them go. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. E-mail:[emailprotected] I did give the guy a ballpark figure of $500.00 for the Sea Otter; not for myself but to resell. Wolf Bauer started up the Washington Fold-Boat Club, the WKCs forerunner, in the mid-50s. Sea Birds & Sea Otter Pupping Season by Kayak: Elkhorn Slough. Furrer, a design engineer from Austria who had toured in folding kayaks since the 1940s, built his first fiberglass kayak in 1965a slender Greenland-style boat he called the Eskimo. In Canada there were a few early fiberglass builders, including a B.C. There were a few early builders, including Bart Hathaway who in 1975 licensed a fiberglass touring design to Old Town Canoe. And Long Beach was home to more back-to-the-land squatters than kayakers. Its also a good choice for paddlers looking for a lightweight kayak thats easy to car-top and carry to the launch. I made a little foam pad that I can slip behind myself when I want to rest, and I am happy. The flare and volume in the forward quarter provide lift going into waves and a dry ride in sloppy conditions. Attending were Tom Derrer of Eddyline Kayaks, John Abbenhouse of Northwest Kayaks, Lee Moyer of Pacific Water Sports, Brian Henry of Ocean River Sports and others. Late March-Late May is pupping season for both harbor seals and sea otters, a thrilling time to be on the water! Is he not considered significant? This is a beautiful fiberglass sea kayak made in Canada by Lee Moyer. And what can I build for you? Let's keep this area special! And if we saw each other on the interstate in enough time, wed stop run over to the median strip and talk. If he parked, hed invariably return to his car to find someone waiting for him or a note on his windshield from a potential buyer. roving with end reinforcements. KN found the Intrepid easy to roll, as did TE, though the height of the aft deck kept him from getting close to the aft deck for a lay back roll. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. Eddyline only built whitewater boats, and had no interest in sea kayaks until the Derrers moved to Seattle in 1974. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. He contacted Frank Goodman to order two boatsone for himself and one for Maines attorney generaland received an invitation to become the North American distributor. Address The Intrepid is a straight tracking craft (KN). GL thought the secondary stability was fair, and noted that the lack of hip bracing and having the seat slip 1/4 inch laterally in its brackets made the boat feel less secure when set on edge. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. He tried many different kayaks from many different manufacturers. They underestimated the cost of the move and were slow to lay off their 12 employees when the recession hit, said Lee Moyer. Check out a few other kayak recommendations below or explore all kayaks to find the perfect one for you! The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. You get a few pointers from the last builder, and so take on the unwritten responsibility to pass your knowledge alongto the next. Pacific Water Sports, a store that's been a fixture in local kayak and canoe circles for 32 years, saw revenue drop off following a move to bigger quarters in Tukwila in 2001, said. It was for Nimbus, anyway. Other specialty kayak shops across the continent were not far behind Ecomarine, Ocean River Sports and Sea Trek. Companies like Current Designs began to reap the support of the big-box U.S. outdoor stores like L.L. The Sea Otter lacks a lot of todays safety features. Well, not against the kayak, itself. People said the ocean is too dangerous for a kayak. Slade worried theyd get scratched, and Neckar retorted, The first time people use them theyre going to get scratched.. This is just the shell, no paddle or skirt. Eddyline came out with its first in-house touring design, the Orca, in about 1978. Designer Response You have entered an incorrect email address! Both offer marine life viewing of sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions. I think TASK did a pretty good job of helping a bunch of amateur businesspeople act a little more professional. One of TASKs most important discoveries was of the needfor boat pricing that would include a healthy profit margin for builders, retailers and, eventually,distributors. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. They are sea kayaks, with tons of storage for your longer adventures'Pacific water sports is no longer in bu 18' Pacific Water Sports Kayak in good condition. Over the years they helped spread the sport by sponsoring kayak festivals, kayak trips and learn-to-canoe programs. The next kayak Uncle Paul bought was a Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter. Hull: 3/4-oz. In the foot well there is just enough room for a pair of size 12 water sports shoes(TE). Fast forward to 1987: Tieken brings his business to North America, settling in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. Offering up two fiberglass Pacific Water Sports (PWS) sea kayaks that have been used only a handful of times and are in outstanding condition. Antelope Point Marina. Belugas, Bears, History and Culture of Churchill ~July 2023~2 spaces. Location. It was heavy and rough. Bean in the East and REI in the West. Winds 10 to 18 miles per hour, waves 1 to 1 1/2 feet with slight whitecapping. -- Finis Mitchell Sea otter and osprey kayaks Last week I wrote about how I bought some new kayaks. Comes with skirt, cover, and other paddling gear. The History of Sea Kayaking: Popularizing the Sport, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival, Adventure Kayak Magazine - Late Summer 2004, Stick It To Em: In Defense of the Greenland Paddle. It has a bulkhead behind the seat, but it doesnt have a forward bulkhead or any inherent floatation in the bow. Pacific Water Sports SEA OTTER fiberglass KAYAK with rudder - $1000 (Spokane SCC) View larger image Ad id: 2502207307104377 Views: 643 Price: $1,000.00 This is a beautiful fiberglass sea kayak made in Canada by Lee Moyer. The bow widens quickly to its 28.5-inch maximum width, offering reassuring stability but compromising speed and glide. The third company in the Seattle early '70s trio was Easy Rider, started by Peter Kaupat as a whitewater boat builder in 1970. Meanwhile, in the Garibaldi Highlands just south of Whistler Village, a gruff Czech immigrant and whitewater champion named Mike Neckar was also moulding whitewater boats on an informal basis in a falling-down shop in the rainforest. DearTim, So interesting to see the history of sea kayaking as you portray it. Sometime in 1981 or 1982, a group of would-be career kayakers met in Werner Furrers basement in Seattle and deliberately created it. 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And that was something I couldnt let happen. In spite of the good thigh and foot bracing, GL thought his loose fit in the seat caused him to slip out of position and miss a roll. It has little yaw at the bow when paddling forward on an even keel (TE). Two cleats farther forward secure a bow painter that can double as a rescue grab line. We have an optional paddle-float rescue system of rope and cleats we believe is much more positive and is easier to set up while you are laying on the kayak, out of the water. Inspiring paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life. Standard replacement Old Town Otter kayak foot pegs are available from the manufacturer and other kayak retailers. Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. This boat therefore is extremely stable (secondary stability) in bumpy water. [The Intrepid] was very well balanced at the middle of the coaming (GL). There were absolutely no more than 10 people paddling open water in the East at the time, he guesses. The Sea Otter R is a kayak brought to you by Yostwerks. Schleicher recallsthat they built their first touring kayak around 1974 and that it actually had hatches and a rudder. David Hunt. Read reviews for the Sea Otter R by Yostwerks as submitted by your fellow paddlers. I am an 80 year old retired CIA officer who built a kayak from a kit in 1965 (Folbot, company started by J. Kissner, who had worked at Klepper earlier) that I bought for 99 dollars! The Intrepid is a very attractive kayak with a solid-feeling deck, smooth lines and attractive recessed hatches. But as our skills improved, we realize that it was a great flatwater kayak but was a handful out on the Strait if the seas and wind picked up. Straight keel line reduces yaw for more efficient paddling. It wasnt called sea kayaking until my book came out, he said. Forward of the cockpit are two cleats and a bungie for parking a paddle. They are easy to navigate, and Adventures by the Sea offers basic paddling instructions prior to each tour. They were still here, clothed in skins, dancing in igloos, beating on drums, walking the ridges, and spearing caribou at river crossings, when I was a young boy learning to ride a tricycle in a Boston suburb and John Kennedy had a decade yet to live. This is a lovely little boat. Highway 1 Discovery Route is a destination in its own right! The sea kayaking industry as we know it did not happen by accident. This is an ideal trip for wildlife enthusiast and those new to the sport of kayaking. I guess around 50lbs. Most backyard boat builders were using pirated designs, Moyer said, so he and a buddy set out to buy the rights to a legal mould. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. Rudder. Manufacturers Address: Here is the decal for the Osprey. Some of the kayaks Ive built have done astonishing things, but its the next astonishing thing I look forward to. I could get it on my rack without difficulty (KN). However, any kayak will eventually start to show signs of wear. Lee Moyer. You go out in the ocean in a kayak? They thought that was a big daredevil stunt.. Heres how it went down. I have two classic Seattle made Touring sea kayaks made by pacific water sports. Two cleats farther forward secure a bow painter that can double as a rescue grab line. He was to me. Deployed easily by right side lines. Empty and with 100 pounds of gear. The weight was reasonable for its size. Map. The economy had pulled out of the early 80s recession and entrepreneurs who had been struggling along since the 70s found themselves with viable businesses. Henry started designing boats, beginning with a large hatchless sea kayak called the Pisces, which he took to Mike Neckar to get built. $1200 each or $2000 for both. Pick up an Old Town Otter kayak cockpit cover to keep creepy crawlies out of your kayak when its in storage. So, where are you headed? The Old Town Otter kayak is best described as short and squat; its overall dimensions contribute to modest speed, excellent maneuverability and rock-solid stability. The finish work was so poor that if you grazed your hand across the deck while paddling it would immediately leave you bleeding with a bunch of fiberglass slivers. Inspiring paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life. Industry veterans remember the late 1970s and early 80s as a time when, if you had a kayak on your car, heads would turn. With its design dating back to the 1990s, the Old Town Otter is one of the original recreational kayaks. cloth, 17-oz. Lots of room for camping gear. Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival, Fishing Kayak Review: Old Town Sportsman 106 Minn Kota, Kayak Review: Old Towns Castine Touring Kayak, Old Towns Topwater 120 PDL Pedal Kayak Review, Recreational Kayak Review: Wilderness Systems Pungo 120, Recreational Kayak Review: Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5, Recreational Kayak Review: Pelican Trailblazer 100 NXT, Recreational Kayak Review: Sun Dolphin Aruba 10, Fishing Kayak Review: Pelican Mustang 100x, Touring Kayak Review: Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145, Inflatable Kayak Review: Advanced Elements Airfusion Elite. The secondary stability is so good you can tilt the boat at a 75% angle and sit in it sideways. It was conceived at a time when kayaking was divided into two disciplines: whitewater and touring. Cal, PWSPacific Water Sports. TE and GL both noted that the middle of the hull oilcanned when pressed hard, though not while afloat. Dowd is also credited with coining the term sea kayaking with the publication of his book of that title in 1981. It's a loss for the industry.". That was when we realized that we could be an industry rather than a bunch of guys in their backyards, said Henry. The "Lee Moyer Design" decal could be found on any of the may kayaks and canoes he designed. The thigh braces fit and functioned very well, and the foot braces performed solidly and are easy to reach and adjust from the cockpit (GL). You put in an order when you saw him.. Wonderful history of the rise of the sea kayaking industry of which I personally experienced, first as a Feathercraft and Necky dealer in Alaska and later as a board member and then president of TASK. Optional Layups:Kevlar. Kayakers would tell him what he wanted and he would produce them under the cover of all the trees and secrecy, is how Allen Slade described the mythic origins of Necky Kayaks. The Intrepid is available in a low-profile model for smaller paddlers and with two seat styles. Standard Lay-up: Hand-laid glass with vinylester resin. The first Easy Rider sea kayak, circa 1975, was the Dolphin, designed by Dan Ruuskaanother ex-Boeing engineer who went from moulding ultra-sleek engine intakes to hydrodynamic hulls. Whitewater kayaking was big in the early 70s, first appearing in the Olympics in 1972 at Munich, and many boat builders came to sea kayaking after being drawn to the glitz of whitewater firstskipping the venerable folding kayak tradition entirely. Own 10 kayaks in several locations, Aquaterra chinook, my first serious kayak, bought in 1981, several from West Side boat shop in NY, an Express from Mariner (best rough water performer,) an Epic 18, and inter alia, a boat from Warren Light craft, which weights 28 lbs, now my most used boat. Dowd brought in folding kayaks from Europe and sold many of the new North American designs including Eddylines Orca, Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter, and Nimbus kayaks. In 1982, Bob Licht followed the Ecomarine example and opened Sea Trek Ocean Kayak Center in Sausalito, California. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. "Sea kayaking was the biggest part of our business from then on," said Lee. A wave of layoffs at Boeing had left a lot of unemployed engineers floating around Seattle in 1972. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. Has normal scratches on the bottom. 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