Thank you Kayak Connection! The reinforced glass work in critical areas indicates some attention to detail (GL). In 1975, Ken Fink, an oceanographer in Maine, started paddling his whitewater slalom boat on the Atlantic Oceana not-uncommon way for whitewater kayakers of the day to discover touring. Pacific Water Sports was the name they made up so they could pass themselves off as a legitimate business when they approached the British builder of a championship whitewater slalom hull. 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. ", 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. 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. Nonetheless, he went on to design better-known early Necky models such as the Phoenix, the Gannet and the President by the early 80s, and later built some of the worlds finest sea kayaks. Just as important, though, was growth of the recreational-outfitting industry. [ Read more: Why The Golden Age Of Sea Kayak Symposiums Might Still Be Ahead Of Us ]. cloth with reinforcements. That old story no one wants to hear and I dont want to tell. (They get heavier as you get older!) Well, not against the kayak, itself. There was only a wee tendency to veer into the wind, and I found that an almost unconscious correction by edging kept the bow on line (TE). On its side in the water, it would flood quickly. The third company in the Seattle early 70s trio was Easy Rider, started by Peter Kaupat as a whitewater boat builder in 1970. cloth with reinforcements. You put in an order when you saw him.. Two cleats farther forward secure a bow painter that can double as a rescue grab line. The flare and volume in the forward quarter provide lift going into waves and a dry ride in sloppy conditions. It is a big boys boat and it very stable. This is a beautiful fiberglass sea kayak made in Canada by Lee Moyer. The wide kayak had a lot of rocker and a flat bottom. $999 Share it or review it used OCEAN KAYAK, made from Fiber Glass, PACIFIC WATER SPORTS is the maker and i think this is called the Sea Otter? 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. Uncle Paul again went searching for a better kayak. 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. Fascinating and good reportage, but no mention of George Dyson and Baidarka. Standard Lay-up: Hand-laid glass with vinylester resin. Forward of the cockpit are two cleats and a bungie for parking a paddle. 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. I guess around 50lbs. Kind of reminds of the Hurricane Tracker. ), but it always responds well to corrective strokes. It may not be for everyone, but for a kayaker with some experience, this is a small, light, and fairly stable Greenland. It protruded down into the water off the stern, and the bolt allowed it to flip up if it hit anything and not snag. Difficult to see unless you move the bungee cords aside. From snorkeling in the water with the . So thats why I bought NC Kayaks. 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! 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). J. 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. 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. They are easy to navigate, and Adventures by the Sea offers basic paddling instructions prior to each tour. Kayak and Gear reviews, Guides, Stories & More, Intrepid Design Statement If youre handy, its easy to add comfort to the Old Town Otter with glued in foam pads and DIY seat modifications. Designed:1998 frameless is the newest and best thing created for scuba diving, snorkeling - forget full face mask that fogs up badly.selling$45, new frameless dive mask, crystal clear silicone, incredible fit and feel and will never leak plus fits ANY face shape and type. Compared to the first kayak, this was a rocket. Reentry into the large cockpit opening was easy. After rolling, TE noted 1/2 cup of water in the forward compartment, GL found a cup in the forward compartment, and a drop or two in the day hatch. After about a year he started his own production of Current Designs kayaks on Vancouver Island. Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. Excellent article, thanks for the great read! Aft of the cockpit there is a day hatch and a flat-bottomed recess for stabilizing the boat with a paddle while getting in and out on the beach, although there is no provision there for a paddle-float rescue. 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. It is 22 feet long, very fast in the water, has a huge storage capacity, color is yellow on top with a white bottom. The two tethered plastic hatch lids have rubber gaskets and are held in place with bungies. They are sea kayaks, with tons of storage for your longer adventures'Pacific water sports is no longer in business, but was located in Tacoma Washington and well-regarded for their boats. Thanksfor the info. Teak In Great Condition, Too. Picture this: The year is 1972. 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. cloth, 17-oz. Dowd is also credited with coining the term sea kayaking with the publication of his book of that title in 1981. The secondary stability is excellent. Can someone please tell me who the manufacturer is? Lee Moyer took his first sea kayak trip with the WKCs Bob Morris in 1970going north out of Tofinoat a time when the dirt road across Vancouver Island was so new you needed to duct tape your car doors shut to keep the dust out and pack extra spare tires. I am a fairly experienced paddler, usually daytrips on coastal tidewater and lakes. Traveling any distance in the Otter will be a workout compared to longer kayaks. mat, 8-oz. And Long Beach was home to more back-to-the-land squatters than kayakers. The first sea kayak we made at Pyranha was 1973 and was for the Dutch market, about a year after P&H also had started making them and it has been called sea kayaking for at least the 50 years Ive been in business. Sea Otter Launch & Trailer - $2500 (Merritt Island) View larger image Ad id: 208201614480325 Views: 489 Price: $2,500.00 !972 Classic Sea Otter Launch & Trailer w/Bimini, Dodger, All Matching Sunbrella Cushions & Back Rests. The kayaks we make give me that tingle. The Intrepid is a very attractive kayak with a solid-feeling deck, smooth lines and attractive recessed hatches. The short length makes the Old Town Otter perfect for exploring narrow rivers and wetlands; however, the short length makes it bob like a cork in waves and chopstick to sheltered water and easy rivers for best performance and safety. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). Subscribe to Paddling Magazines print and digital editions, or browse thearchives. Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. They moved the fledgling business into a building by the airport in 1972 so their cats could have more space in the basement, Judy Moyer recalled. You can also glue a thin layer of foam beneath your heels in the cockpit to pad your heels and keep your feet comfortable. Hull Features Fast 16 foot waterline means easy pdaaling, even with 150 lbs. In 1959, WKC member Ted Houk designed the clubs first fiberglass kayak. The Elkhorn Slough was teeming with wildlife, seals, otters, sea lions, birds, we had a great paddle. Now its a heck of a lot simpler to get a sea kayak and the road to Tofino is much smoother than it was in the days of the hippie squatters, but the down-to-earth soul of kayaking is as real as it was back in the day. The tracking was so non-existent that Paul added a fin to the back to give it some directional stability. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. That being said, the secondary stability has never failed me. Slade operated Striders sport store at Fourth and Burrard in Vancouver and became Neckars first dealer, long before the formal existence of Necky. As a pioneering recreational kayak the Old Town Otter was among the first to include features that are standard in todays entry-level kayaks, including the high back seat. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If you have a choice, go for the Old Town Otter XT over the original edition. ", Meyer said he's trying to figure out what the closure means for surviving independent retailers like himself. 4.5. [ Read more: The NordkappLordy, Lordy, Look Whos Forty ]. Stern bulkhead and hatch for safety and convenience. Larger manufacturers make kayaks with less-durable materials, Lee Moyer said, and can sell them for a fraction of the price at G.I. Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. They formed the Trade Association of Sea Kayaking (TASK)now the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS)and studied the successes and failures of other outdoor industries to put together a plan for theirs. The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). Some of the kayaks Ive built have done astonishing things, but its the next astonishing thing I look forward to. 16055 Pacific Highway South This essay is an adapted chapter from his fifth book, Threading the Currents, now available from Island Press of Washington, D.C. About. Kids between 5 - 14 years old are welcome to join a tour in a tandem kayak, and folks 14 and up can use a single. In Canada there were a few early fiberglass builders, including a B.C. Lake Powell is a wonder of water sport recreation, glorious views, spectacular hiking, rich. Manufacturers Address: 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. 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. 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. In fact, prior to the first symposia at Port Townsend, all the big players mentioned on the Pacific side attended as presenters and boat reps. The intractable designer called his first sea kayaks Turkey Boats because he couldnt think of a better name, or maybe its an indication of what he thought of the people who would be paddling them. In fact, Otter owners indicate that its maximum capacity of 225 pounds can easily be pushed to 250 pounds without compromising performance or seaworthiness. PWS is no longer in business but operated in the south sound for years. Day paddles, conditions from calm to 25-knot winds and 1 chop. Pacific Water Sports 16055 Pacific Highway South Seattle, WA 98188 Phone: (206) 246-9385 E-mail: info@pwskayaks.com Website: www.pwskayaks.com Only this faint stirring in the air remains: the whisper of ancients only a generation past. Highway 1 Discovery Route is a destination in its own right! Schleicher pegs 1978 as the year the sea kayaking industry came out of the garage. 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. [ See also: Kayak In Seattle, Washington ]. Pacific Water Sports Called the Gulf Islander, Houks kayak washomebuilt in small numbers by WKC members who passed around the mould. Hung seat. The model is sea otter. My teenage son can tuck the paddle under the toggles and cowboy back in, but I'm not as nimble as he is. Mike Neckar is one of the industrys most legendary charactersimpossible to reach for a magazine interview, but variously described by others as kayakings 8,000-pound gorilla, an engineering genius, a magician, and the last person youd ever expect to see climb into a kayak and make it dance. The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). Reviewers: I have two classic Seattle made Touring sea kayaks made by pacific water sports. 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. Their new boat building business soon evolved into a paddling retail store and full-time jobs for Lee and Judy Moyer. Padded section under feet for comfort and heat. 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