It is a big boys boat and it very stable. This is a lovely little boat. The Intrepid is an appealing boat. 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. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. The seat back is below the level of the coaming so it doesnt get in the way of reentry. It was the year that two of TASKs key promotional visions were realized: a magazine and a symposium. Lee Moyer. I was going to be in the kayak business, he said. It wasnt called sea kayaking until my book came out, he said. There was Frontiersman Fiberglass Products of Mission, B.C., building sea kayaks in 1976. It seems quite capable of handing the work of cruising while it is also a quick and responsive day paddler. Matuska later left to start up one of todays dominant paddle companies, Aqua-Bound. Standard replacement Old Town Otter kayak foot pegs are available from the manufacturer and other kayak retailers. Slade worried theyd get scratched, and Neckar retorted, The first time people use them theyre going to get scratched.. The sea kayaking industry as we know it did not happen by accident. Bean in the East and REI in the West. People were joking, Will the last person to leave Seattle please turn out the lights. And this was a time when the environmental movement and the outdoor sports craze were taking off. This recreational kayak is easy to handle in flatwater conditions and up to Class II moving water, if equipped with a spray skirt. Two cleats farther forward secure a bow painter that can double as a rescue grab line. The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. Designed:1998 Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. Has normal scratches on the bottom. 16055 Pacific Highway South The Intrepid is available in a low-profile model for smaller paddlers and with two seat styles. 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. 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. 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. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. What Flatpick saidI will say, it was the first kayak I ever paddled and that was about 1981. Tupperware boats propelled the industry into the 1990s decade of double-digit annual growth. I did give the guy a ballpark figure of $500.00 for the Sea Otter; not for myself but to resell. 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. You can also glue a thin layer of foam beneath your heels in the cockpit to pad your heels and keep your feet comfortable. "Sea kayaking was the biggest part of our business from then on," said Lee. Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. [ Read more: Why The Golden Age Of Sea Kayak Symposiums Might Still Be Ahead Of Us ]. This recreational kayak is easy to handle in flatwater conditions and up to Class II moving water, if equipped with a spray skirt. A story that makes my bones heavy. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. 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 bow and stern are both low profile and close to the water, making the Old Town Otter easier to handle in winds but also meaning that choppy waves can break over the ends of thekayak. In what fading memories recall was spring of 1975, Neckar delivered the newly minted boats to Striders himself, showing up with eight of them tied onto the roof of his Plymouth with ropes strapped through the windows. Old Town followed up the success of the Otter by modifying it with models like the Old Town Otter XT and renaming it (and changing some dimensions) as the Old TownLoon. Over the years they helped spread the sport by sponsoring kayak festivals, kayak trips and learn-to-canoe programs. The two tethered plastic hatch lids have rubber gaskets and are held in place with bungies. Twenty years ago, we created the Loon series and changed the way paddlesports viewed recreational kayaks. Lee Moyer, 61, who has written widely about kayaking, said he hasn't decided. Thanksfor the info. 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. 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Seattle, WA 98188 Hull Features Fast 16 foot waterline means easy pdaaling, even with 150 lbs. Henry opened Ocean River Sports in Victoria in November 1981. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. Sea Birds & Sea Otter Pupping Season by Kayak: Elkhorn Slough. Fink kept at it until he saw an ad for the Nordkapp by Valley Kayaks in 1978. The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). Called the Gulf Islander, Houks kayak washomebuilt in small numbers by WKC members who passed around the mould. Lots of room for camping gear. Day paddles, conditions from calm to 25-knot winds and 1 chop. Plenty of stability for fishing or photography. The Intrepid would be a swell beginner to intermediate kayak because of its stability and maneuverability. It is fairly narrow (20") and has a V-hull that doesn't have much initial stability. See website for holiday hours. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). Find great deals and sell your items for free. No other leakage was reported. It is very comfortable with good lumbar support. I could recommend it to novices as well as experienced paddlers. In the foot well there is just enough room for a pair of size 12 water sports shoes(TE). 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 only problem I have had is that tiny coaming (16x22"). I remember the first symposium and later ones as well, having been a presenter at several. 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. Much of my family lives in Port Angeles, Washington. Very well built fiberglass kayak. Belugas, Bears, History and Culture of Churchill ~July 2023~2 spaces. 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. And kayaks entered mainstream media and mainstreamconsciousness. 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. 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. If you love the water, and nature, there is nothing better than being in a kayak. I just wanted to have a little kayak store that I could run for a few months of the year and I couldpaddle and I could ski. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. ", Meyer said he's trying to figure out what the closure means for surviving independent retailers like himself. In 1959, WKC member Ted Houk designed the clubs first fiberglass kayak. It is 22 feet long, very fast in the water, has a huge storage capacity, color is yellow on top with a white bottom. Well into the 80s, if Fink saw a kayak on the highway it was probably one hed sold. Situated on the Central Californian Coast between beach towns Big Sur and Santa Barbara, Highway 1and the charming coastal towns of San Luis Obispo County tucked along with itisn't just a roadway. I didnt get involved until the mid 80s but have stayed involved ever since. The Sea Otter Series 500 sets the standard for touring kayak expedition capacity and high performance. TE may have to leave his size 12s behind if he tries it, though. 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. This SOT boat is a bit tippy (initially) for beginners but the tri-hedral hull creates mini-outriggers up and out from the main section of the kayak hull. Theres enough legroom inside for paddlers up to 62 (190 cm) tall. This was the first expedition-capable kayak I had ever seen. As the shock cord at the hatches ages and loosens, it can be easily re-knotted to tighten the seal of the hatches if leaks develop. Foot pegs also reduce paddler fatigue by improving posture while seated in the kayak. "Now they've sold out to bigger companies. He sandwiched a long, wide piece of metal between two other pieces of metal with a single bolt. Even though Uncle Paul was successful in surfing the Sea Otter to shore, the kayak was not unscathed. 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. Kayaking with my Uncle in a kayak I built brings symmetry to my paddling journey. This essay is an adapted chapter from his fifth book, Threading the Currents, now available from Island Press of Washington, D.C. Subscribe to Paddling Magazines print and digital editions, or browse thearchives. Stern bulkhead and hatch for safety and convenience. Alan Kesselheim is a freelance writer in Bozeman, Montana. Eddyline only built whitewater boats, and had no interest in sea kayaks until the Derrers moved to Seattle in 1974. This kayak was a whole different beast. off topicwhile you are enjoying Camp Lejeune you should go to Barrier Island Kayaks (between Swansboro and Emerald Isle). This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. The Old Town Otter offers excellent value in a basic, entry-level recreational kayak that fits a wide range of paddlers and performs well in flatwater conditions. Thanks for the kind words. Kind of reminds of the Hurricane Tracker. It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and SEA OTTER on the rear deck. 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. Fascinating and good reportage, but no mention of George Dyson and Baidarka. Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. The Moyers, who divorced four years ago, plan to go their separate ways after Pacific Water Sports' liquidation sale, which starts tomorrow. Uncle Paul had seen some old photos of Pacific Rim Native Kayakers and made kayak paddles based on those images. The backrest is a self-inflating fabric-covered foam pad. Map. 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. Picture this: The year is 1972. Sea Otter Kayak - $1,100 (Montgomery) 16' Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter Kayak. David Hunt. I worried that when the previous owner retired, these kayaks would disappear. 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. Save. After about a year he started his own production of Current Designs kayaks on Vancouver Island. 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. 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. Open daily 9:00 (except Christmas). A 100-mile stretch of coast not to be missed, Parade was lucky enough to see it all through the windows of a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The Intrepid reviewed was not equipped with a rudder. #9. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. 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. And crossed the Chesapeake Bay in it in May 1965! In fact, Otter owners indicate that its maximum capacity of 225 pounds can easily be pushed to 250 pounds without compromising performance or seaworthiness. -- Finis Mitchell Sea otter and osprey kayaks Last week I wrote about how I bought some new kayaks. 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. Optional features:Rudder. He ended up buying a Natural Designs Polaris II, designed by Dan Ruska. The WT-500 became Eddylines first sea kayak. Henry started designing boats, beginning with a large hatchless sea kayak called the Pisces, which he took to Mike Neckar to get built. The rudder pedals have been upgraded to the Smart Track system. It does a fine job of doing what it is designed for (KN). The forward hatch is set in a recess to reduce spray from water coming over the bow. 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. Designer Response The first time I was in a kayak was at Lake Sutherland, just a bit outside of town on Highway 101. I used to put a little notice on my doorGone product testingand wed go to the river.. The biggest single thing that happened in our industry to make it become what it is was to get the pricing right, said Dowd. It's a loss for the industry.". 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