It has also been an enthralling world market since 1865 when John Magregors book 1,000 mile in the Rob Roy Canoe inspired the founding of not only the Royal Canoe Club in the UK, but the New York Canoe Club and many others in US and Canada. Price: $1,200.00 18 foot osprey pacific water sports kayak and 16 foot sea otter pacific water sports kayak. Humanity is elsewhere, gone away, sloughed off to the coast like the draining rivers taking their load of sand. Bradley Meacham: 206-515-5066 or bmeacham@seattletimes.com, Location: 11011 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, Sales: $1.25 million in 2000; down 20-30 percent since then. roving with end reinforcements. From paddling a kayak someone made to paddling a kayak I made. Sea Birds & Sea Otter Pupping Season by Kayak: Elkhorn Slough. The Intrepid reviewed was not equipped with a rudder. Tupperware boats propelled the industry into the 1990s decade of double-digit annual growth. Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. It is very comfortable with good lumbar support. ", In 2001, Pacific Water Sports moved to Tukwila, nestled next to the Duwamish River and among industrial buildings near Boeing Field, after their SeaTac landlord decided to build a parking lot where their store stood. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Again, the first time I paddled it was at Lake Sutherland. People said the ocean is too dangerous for a kayak. PWS is no longer in business but operated in the south sound for years. The backrest is a self-inflating fabric-covered foam pad. The Intrepid is a very attractive kayak with a solid-feeling deck, smooth lines and attractive recessed hatches. The Old Town Loon replaced the Old Town Otter kayak with key comfort features like more adjustable seating and a variety of lengths and sizes to fit a wider range of paddlers. GL and KN would find that the Low Profile Intrepid fits better, is more secure and is easier to lean and lay back on the roll. Foot pegs also reduce paddler fatigue by improving posture while seated in the kayak. Its also a good choice for paddlers looking for a lightweight kayak thats easy to car-top and carry to the launch. The original Old Town Otter model did not include foot pegs, a standard feature in all kayaks today (foot pegs are one upgrade included in the Old Town Otter XT). TE6 1, 200-pound male. You put in an order when you saw him.. If you had to pick one year in the history of sea kayaking to mark the start of the modern industry youd begin with 1984. He sandwiched a long, wide piece of metal between two other pieces of metal with a single bolt. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. Comes complete with seats, 2 neoprene spray skirts, a sea sock, and bow rope. I have two classic Seattle made Touring sea kayaks made by pacific water sports. Since the Otters conception in the 1990s, various Otter models have been sold at outdoor stores across North America by the thousands. Theres enough legroom inside for paddlers up to 62 (190 cm) tall. The bow widens quickly to its 28.5-inch maximum width, offering reassuring stability but compromising speed and glide. Everybody was in it because it was their favourite hobby, recalled Moyer. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. Deep bow entry, tracks well, fairly stable andboring. Any day on the water is a great day, Many people find Greenland cockpits uncomfortable, but I have found that regular stretching makes all the difference. The Intrepid is also available without the third bulkhead and hatch for several pounds and $150 less. Brothers Matt and Cam Broze started Mariner Kayaks in their basement in 1980. KN found the boat easy to get going and maintain moderate speed. GL thought it moderately fast. For TE, it seemed to be capable of a brisk cruising speed and a respectable, though not extraordinary sprint.. Someone in your paddling community has a fiberglass kayak mouldprobably at the local paddling club. It's a loss for the industry.". Besides trolling yard sales in cottage areas, your best bet is searching Old Town Otter kayak Craigslist for a bargain on this classic entry level kayak. And crossed the Chesapeake Bay in it in May 1965! They printed up some official-looking company letterhead and inked a deal. Coast Guard approved.Previously owned, in excellent condition.Good for wave runners, water skiing, etcSee pics for size.If youre reading this ad, then yes, its still available. We figured out how to get back in it if we somehow flipped at sea. The Intrepid is available in a low-profile model for smaller paddlers and with two seat styles. It was the beginning of my kayaking journey and it was perfect! Look for a spray skirt size of 2.5 from popular manufacturer Seals Sprayskirts to fit all Old Town Otter models except the tandem Old Town Otter Twin. "We were slow," he said. I gave it a 10 because it deserves it. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. Alan Kesselheim is a freelance writer in Bozeman, Montana. 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. MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM A variety of Loon kayaks are available in different lengths to match different paddler sizes and needs. I cut a little pad out of a yoga mat and tied to the frame-problem solved! The Old Town Otter kayak is a great boat for the cottage, beach or campground, offering worry-free durability. Leave it on the dock, drag it over rocks or store it in a snowbank for the winter: regardless of the abuse, the Otter kayak will come back for more. Here winds comb the stiff-grassed tundra with restless, rough, currying fingers. nly this faint stirring in the air remains: the whisper of ancients only a generation past. Map. Teak In Great Condition, Too. All were nearly the same, with a stable 9-foot, 6-inch hull, great handling, a large, easy to enter cockpit and simple outfitting. Wear sunscreen. I decided when Icame back I wasnt going to be a construction worker anymore. Thanks for the kind words. Well into the 80s, if Fink saw a kayak on the highway it was probably one hed sold. For a tandem carry there are webbing straps at the ends of the boat. A story that makes my bones heavy. My teenage son can tuck the paddle under the toggles and cowboy back in, but I'm not as nimble as he is. Like most early hardshells, the WT-500 had a rudder, but no hatches or bulkheads; gear was stowed in canvas duffels waterproofed with garbagebags. I went out and purchased an Eddyline Orca. 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. No damage or repairs to kayak. Two water tight storage hatches. The boats strong turning ability when on edge helped keep the bow pointed down the face of the wave (TE). Pretty easy to manage in the wind I encountered. But others, like Steve Schleicher and Tom Derrer, are still at the helm of the businesses they started three decades ago. It was called kayak touring or sea canoeing or canoe touring, blue-water paddling, coastal paddling, all those things.. Uncle Paul started taking me paddling in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. And Walters Ski Shack in North Vancouver, a shop run by Walter Buchmueller, which built and sold a German-imported design called the Eskie and one of his own designs called the Osprey. The fact that original Old Town Otter kayaks manufactured over two decades ago are still going strong attests to the supreme durability of this no-maintenance material. It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and SEA OTTER on the rear deck. It has a bulkhead behind the seat, but it doesnt have a forward bulkhead or any inherent floatation in the bow. Kayak Canyon Lake Reservoir. T 18' Pacific Water Sports Kayak in good condition. The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. Standard Lay-up: Hand-laid glass with vinylester resin. The WT-500 became Eddylines first sea kayak. Is he not considered significant? And Dan Ruuska of Natural Designs and John Abbenhouse of Northwest Kayaks crossed over from whitewater and began building touringkayaks. In this yakers eye. Availability:From manufacturer. The Intrepid touring sea kayak is designed to be paddled efficiently at fast touring speeds, carry a moderate gear load, handle well without a rudder and be neutral in the wind. This was just Mike Neckar, care of somewhere in Garibaldi Park. Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. The upswept native-style ends are still low enough to shed the wind, while the shallow rocker and long waterline give tracking and speed. Thanks, The aft hatch is large enough for easy stowage of bulky items. I was going to be in the kayak business, he said. In 1982, Bob Licht followed the Ecomarine example and opened Sea Trek Ocean Kayak Center in Sausalito, California. 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. Rudder. Cash only. ", Meyer said he's trying to figure out what the closure means for surviving independent retailers like himself. 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 co-owners Lee and Judy Moyer. The most similar model in Old Towns current kayak lineup is the Old Town Loon 106. There is an extra pair of straps on the aft hatch that could serve to secure a deck load or a spare take-apart paddle. Arizona's lakes and rivers offer excellent opportunities for boating and water sports such as canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, and much more. Desert Voyagers offers fun guided river trips in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. KN found the boat easy to get going and maintain moderate speed. GL thought it moderately fast. For TE, it seemed to be capable of a brisk cruising speed and a respectable, though not extraordinary sprint. Ocean Pacific PFD. Coast Guard approved.Previously owned, in excellent condition.Good for wave runners, water skiing, etcSee pics for size.If youre reading this ad, then yes, its still available. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community! 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. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all rotomolded plastic kayaks ]. This kayak was a whole different beast. Ocean Pacific PFD. The first time I was in a kayak was at Lake Sutherland, just a bit outside of town on Highway 101. Around this time, a trio of whitewater boat builders sprang up who would eventually make touring kayaks their core business. I enjoyed almost everything about it. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. You can feel the water through the skin, feel the ripples, find where incoming water changes the temperature. Passing a car with a kayak on top, hed always look at the boat first to find out who was driving. A solo carry was surprisingly easy. Harrie Tieken started building flatwater racing kayaks and Derek Hutchinson sea kayaks in Holland in the early 1970s. Here caribou breast the landscape in antler-bobbing streams. Well balanced for wind. This content was made possible with the support of OntarioCreates. Read Sea Otter R reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. That was the year they moved out of the chicken coop to a real production facility in Port Coquitlam. First of all, this is probably not a boat for beginners. The only problem I have had is that tiny coaming (16x22"). This was the first expedition-capable kayak I had ever seen. Closing hours changes seasonally. Today, the Loon series continues to revolutionize the sport as we tweak, twist and transform our old design to devise the worlds most advanced recreational kayak. 4.5. Over on Vancouver Island, Brian Henry was a sheet metal mechanic working long overtime during mill shutdowns so he could have maximum time off for skiing and whitewater paddling. We were greeted kindly, filled out our paperwork quickly and then were outfitted and briefed efficiently. This boat is a Greenland, is fairly short, and has no skeg. Standard Features:Bucket seat, foot braces, deck lines, bow line, three curved fiberglass bulkheads. The bulkhead at the aft end of the cockpit runs along the aft side of the coaming, making it easy to completely drain the cockpit by lifting and turning the bow. Now there were 5-6 foot waves breaking about 30 yards from shore. The secondary stability is so good you can tilt the boat at a 75% angle and sit in it sideways. The companies were up and running with viable boat designs, and looking for somewhere to grow. Other specialty kayak shops across the continent were not far behind Ecomarine, Ocean River Sports and Sea Trek. [ Plan your next adventure with the Paddling Trip Guide ]. Day trip in calm conditions. Many of the original manufacturersNecky, Current Designs, Tiekensold to larger American companies. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. And what can I build for you? But more likely theyll just give you two halves, a deck and a hull, and leave you to do the dirty worka lot of hours with your head in the cockpit getting high off resin fumes (it is the 70s) and mucking around with fiberglass seam tape. One of the pioneers of kayaking in the Northwest is closing this week, a victim of poor timing and changes in how people spend their recreational dollars. Seattle, WA 98188 Kayak Rentals and Guided tours of Elkhorn, Slough in Moss Landing. This 16 long kayak designed by Lee Moyer was our first introduction to a sea kayak. Forward of the cockpit are two cleats and a bungie for parking a paddle. In the foot well there is just enough room for a pair of size 12 water sports shoes(TE). I learned the scramble self-recovery at the lake and I even figured out how to recover the kayak if it flooded and went nose-down in the water. The kayaks we make give me that tingle. Start by adding foam to the seat, hip area and thigh braces to custom fit your body to the boata key modification if youre looking to paddle in moving water where good boat control is necessary. Standard Lay-up:Standard Lay-up: Hand-laid glass with vinylester resin. So suddenly everybody was able to make a living at it.. It is 16' plus a couple of inches. USCA Fast Sea Kayak Pacific Water Sports 20' tandem kayak, older modelno leaks, no rudder, straight tracker withoutoriginal seats gone, we used camp chairs and they worked fine, not included why spend thousands on a new tandem kayak I even have a couple kayak paddles to go with the sale$200.00 cash Pacific Water Sports SkookumchuckTandem touring kayak FiberglassCirca 1998Bought used in 2001Sea kayak, touring kayak, double kayak, two person kayakLength: 20 10Plenty of storage.This is a high quality 2-person kayak with rudder. Was in a Tire Shop down by Camp Lejuene today and the owner had a fiberglass/composite kayak hanging from the ceiling. The aft hatch is large enough for easy stowage of bulky items. The models included: the original Old Town Otter; the Old Town Otter XT; the Old Town Otter Sport; and the Old Town Otter Plus kayak. Jun 11, 2021. There, they met Werner Furrerthe name thats stamped on many of our paddles today. Optional Layups:Kevlar. We launched our kayaks from the boat launch area . They underestimated the cost of the move and were slow to lay off their 12 employees when the recession hit, said Lee Moyer. It also doesnt have any perimeter lines and the back deck comes to a point behind the cockpit so it is very difficult to roll. Compared to the first kayak, this was a rocket. Empty and with 100 pounds of gear. The secondary stability is excellent. Can someone please tell me who the manufacturer is? Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. The Southwest had its own kayak builder too: Josef Sedivec atEDA Products had been making whitewater racing kayaks and canoes since 1969 and came out with his first sea kayak, the Vagabond, in 1975. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. If youre handy, its easy to add comfort to the Old Town Otter with glued in foam pads and DIY seat modifications. Just for reference, I am 5'11", 132 lbs., and wear a women's size 9 shoe. Andy Zimmerman of Wilderness Systems (a North Carolina whitewater boat company founded in 1986) purchased rights to produce the Sealution for the U.S. market and went on to make the boats plastic version one of the worlds bestselling kayaks. The lake sits at an elevation of 1,660' and has a mean depth of 130', and an area of 1.484 mi. If its of interest, John Macgregors original kayak (now on display in the River and Rowing Museum at Henley) was used by his friend to paddle around the North Cape of Norway (the Nordkapp) in 1867. "Suddenly people didn't have to buy a kayak to live. They are so close to the water. Fallbrook, Ca. Judy Moyer, 60, plans to go back to school to become a nursing assistant. Expect to pay between $150 and $250 for a used Old Town Otter kayak in good shape. The Moyers, who divorced four years ago, plan to go their separate ways after Pacific Water Sports' liquidation sale, which starts tomorrow. Fiberglass kayaks are much tougher than most people think they are. Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. Kind of reminds of the Hurricane Tracker. It was conceived at a time when kayaking was divided into two disciplines: whitewater and touring. The model is sea otter. Picture this: The year is 1972. "I'm sad to see them go. The deck rigging on many used Old Town Otter kayaks can be replaced with tighter bungees and lines for better on-deck storage of small essentials. Canyon Lake is located in a National Recreation Area. (They get heavier as you get older!) However, the flipside of short length is a lack of speed and glide, and the Otter is no exception. A look back through the history of sea kayaking shows how the sport transformed from a tiny niche activity in 1972 to one of wide and enduring popularity today. [ Read more: Why The Golden Age Of Sea Kayak Symposiums Might Still Be Ahead Of Us ]. The wide kayak had a lot of rocker and a flat bottom. Like my other designs, the Intrepid is easy to use compared to other kayaks of similar performance. Optional features:Rudder. Manufacturers Address: This classic sit-inside recreational kayak may be discontinued, but there are plenty of these compact, lightweight and virtually indestructible kayaks floating around on the used marketoften for bargain prices and ideal for beginners looking for a taste of kayaking. This kayak opened my eyes to what is possible in a kayak. Foot pegs improve paddler fit in the boat and allow you to paddle more efficiently by transferring energy from your entire body to the kayak, making your strokes more effective. You go out in the ocean in a kayak? They thought that was a big daredevil stunt.. Yostwerks Sea Otter R Reviews Submit Your Review That was when we realized that we could be an industry rather than a bunch of guys in their backyards, said Henry. Would like to do a little research before I get serious about this kayak since, even with all the dust and grime, looks to be virgin (not a scratch on the rudder). Our latest Loon features the ACS2 seat, creating the most advanced and best-fitting cockpit available. Youre a swingin flower child, and you want to go kayaking with your sweetheart, feel the groove and sway of the ocean and get in touch with Mama Earth. Open daily 9:00 (except Christmas). 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. 9:30am-1:30pm $75 children 8-17 years old can join us for $50 Book a private tour or review our Local Tour Dates None of Canadas big players were on the scene yet when Nimbus kayaks was born. Stay 100 feet away from marine mammals. These are wonderful boats! USCA Fast Sea Kayak Pacific Water Sports SkookumchuckTandem touring kayak FiberglassCirca 1998Bought used in 2001Sea kayak, touring kayak, double kayak, two person kayakLength: 20 10Plenty of storage.This is a high quality 2-person kayak with rudder. By 1982, Nimbus had come up with its flagship Seafarer design, which is still produced. The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). 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