People were laughing at me basically.. Now there were 5-6 foot waves breaking about 30 yards from shore. 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. If I dont have that slight tingle in my spine, the anticipation of whats to come, then its not the kayak for me. Even without a skirt, very little water gets in; the cockpit opening is pretty small and it is raised up from the deck. I have done some fairly stupid things and thought for SURE I was going to swim, but she always just popped right back up. Thanks for the kind words. A story that makes my bones heavy. Ocean Pacific PFD. This was just Mike Neckar, care of somewhere in Garibaldi Park. I can recall in 1980 or 81 going up to Vancouver Island and counting 100 windsurfers on cars to one kayak, said Matt Broze. Cal. 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). The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). No weathercocking (GL). Not too many years later I bought a kayak from him.. The boat will initiate a turn with a slight lean and then make a sharp turn when put high on edge (TE). Around 1979, he went on a month-long paddling trip to the Queen Charlottes, a rare thing at the time. Again, the first time I paddled it was at Lake Sutherland. A good combination for maneuvering the boat (TE). Slade worried theyd get scratched, and Neckar retorted, The first time people use them theyre going to get scratched.. 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. It is a big boys boat and it very stable. My girlfriend had a Sea Otter. Lower profile model is available. My boat had no outfitting at all when I got it, not even a floor. Its only logical that the earliest fiberglass sea kayaks appeared in Seattle, where the Washington Kayak Club already had hundreds of members. Comes with skirt, cover, and other paddling gear. 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. This boat is a Greenland, is fairly short, and has no skeg. Well, I've taken the Otter Sport on flat water..slow rivers..and . It has a bulkhead behind the seat, but it doesnt have a forward bulkhead or any inherent floatation in the bow. It's a loss for the industry.". It was created by the damming of the Salt River, in Arizona, specifically by the Morman Flat Dam. Lots of room for camping gear. The reinforced glass work in critical areas indicates some attention to detail (GL). The secondary stability is excellent. (like atomic, scuba pro) 2008 Hewes craft Pacific cruiser sports class fishing boat 2200 Includes:Excellent condition for it's age150 Yamaha out board motor (cruises nicely on step at 32 mph) excellent condition less than hours estimated8.0 horse yamaha outboard kicker85 gallon fuel tank gasBi Fiberglass Pacific Water Sports Kayaks Sea Otter and Osprey - $1200 (Everett), Pacific Water Sports SEA OTTER fiberglass KAYAK with rudder - $1000 (Spokane SCC), Pacific Water sports sea kayaks - $700 (Capitol Hill), 1994 Pacific Water Sports Seal Sea Kayak - $700 (Tiffin), Pacific Water Sports 20' Tandem Sea Kayak - $200 (olympia), tandem sea kayak, Pacific Water Sports - $1,200 (Bellevue), Ocean Pacific Water Sports Flotation Vest PFD - $20 (Santa Barbara), Water sports: Wetsuits, Fins, snorkel Frameless Scuba Diving Mask, +++ - $15 (pb pacific beach san diego 92109 pb), Hewe's Craft Pacific cruiser sports - $79,000 (Anchorage). From paddling a kayak someone made to paddling a kayak I made. 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. The couple started building fiberglass kayaks in the basement of their Burien home and launched the business with little more than a letterhead just ahead of the 1972 Olympics, the first to include river kayaking. Can someone please tell me who the manufacturer is? The Otter XT features the same dimensions and identical performance, with the critical upgrade of adding adjustable foot pegs to the cockpit. Day paddles, conditions from calm to 25-knot winds and 1 chop. Like the other manufacturers, Tieken saw the need for a distinct North American design that was beginner-friendly, so he came up with his flagship, the Sealution, introduced at the L.L. Pick up an Old Town Otter kayak cockpit cover to keep creepy crawlies out of your kayak when its in storage. 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. It is 22 feet long, very fast in the water, has a huge storage capacity, color is yellow on top with a white bottom. DearTim, So interesting to see the history of sea kayaking as you portray it. Hung seat. ", 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. The fiberglass bucket seat is removable for use on the beach. Our latest Loon features the ACS2 seat, creating the most advanced and best-fitting cockpit available. I love skin-on-frames. I cut a little pad out of a yoga mat and tied to the frame-problem solved! The bulkheads are all curved panels of translucent fiberglass. Most were his Pacific Water Sports brand. The weight was reasonable for its size. We were greeted kindly, filled out our paperwork quickly and then were outfitted and briefed efficiently. This 16 long kayak designed by Lee Moyer was our first introduction to a sea kayak. Nice article that has filled in quite a few gaps in my knowledge, though please excuse me, but it is very N. American centric and cant by its brevity do the saga full justice. Eventually Tieken provided boats for Scott Cunningham of the Nova Scotia outfitting company Coastal Adventures, which became a key educator and promoter for sea kayaking, and Tiekens designs, on the East Coast. Before we took this kayak into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, we spent time in the lake learning rescue techniques. Intrepid Review: Since sea kayaking offers many challenges, the kayak should not be one of them. I gave it a 10 because it deserves it. So, where are you headed? Someone in your paddling community has a fiberglass kayak mouldprobably at the local paddling club. Reentry into the large cockpit opening was easy. Kayak Rentals and Guided tours of Elkhorn, Slough in Moss Landing. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). Has normal scratches on the bottom. The reinforced glass work in critical areas indicates some attention to detail (GL). 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. For a tandem carry there are webbing straps at the ends of the boat. 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. How did sea kayaking become the sport we know today? "The big makers just think about getting more units out the door," said John Meyer, owner of Northwest Outdoor Center, a kayak sales and rental store on Lake Union since 1980. Fiberglass kayaks are much tougher than most people think they are. Pacific Water Sports We figured out how to get back in it if we somehow flipped at sea. 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. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. Invest in a newer kayak such as the Old Town Loon if you desire cushy seating, adjustable thigh braces and other comfort features. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. I did give the guy a ballpark figure of $500.00 for the Sea Otter; not for myself but to resell. The two tethered plastic hatch lids have rubber gaskets and are held in place with bungies. It was the year that two of TASKs key promotional visions were realized: a magazine and a symposium. No other leakage was reported. The first time I was in a kayak was at Lake Sutherland, just a bit outside of town on Highway 101. And Long Beach was home to more back-to-the-land squatters than kayakers. It was probably the product of a paddling club mold set and someones desire to have a kayak. 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. Hung seat. All edges and seams were nicely finished and smooth to the touch. A variety of Loon kayaks are available in different lengths to match different paddler sizes and needs. Cargo hatches fore and aft, day access hatch. TE and GL both noted that the middle of the hull oilcanned when pressed hard, though not while afloat. Companies including Jansport and Cascade Designs (of Thermarest fame) were founded by Boeing castaways, as were two more of the first commercial kayak builders: Pacific Water Sports and Easy Rider. They underestimated the cost of the move and were slow to lay off their 12 employees when the recession hit, said Lee Moyer. Ken Fink was distributing British boats through his Poseidon Kayak Imports from 1978 on. It was conceived at a time when kayaking was divided into two disciplines: whitewater and touring. There were a few early builders, including Bart Hathaway who in 1975 licensed a fiberglass touring design to Old Town Canoe. [The Intrepid] was very well balanced at the middle of the coaming (GL). That old story no one wants to hear and I dont want to tell. Thanks for the great overview of the industry. Low ends make paddling in the wind a breeze. Companies like Current Designs began to reap the support of the big-box U.S. outdoor stores like L.L. Call for the nearest dealer. The boat flexes in rough water; it's like a live thing. Well into the 80s, if Fink saw a kayak on the highway it was probably one hed sold. In this little blue fiberglass kayak turning was easy not turning was impossible. It has one little broken glass part as shown, a little resin will fill it. 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. TE and GL both noted that the middle of the hull oilcanned when pressed hard, though not while afloat. The next kayak Uncle Paul bought was a Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter. The Sea Otter Series 500 sets the standard for touring kayak expedition capacity and high performance. 907-351-2257. Thanks so much for such an informative article. In the history of sea kayaking there were no exclusive shops for the sport until John Dowd opened Ecomarine in 1980 on Vancouvers artsy Granville Island. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. (like atomic, scuba pro) Pacific Water Sports SEA OTTER fiberglass KAYAK with rudder - $1000 (Spokane SCC), Pacific Water sports sea kayaks - $700 (Capitol Hill), Fiberglass Pacific Water Sports Kayaks Sea Otter and Osprey - $1200 (Everett), 1994 Pacific Water Sports Seal Sea Kayak - $700 (Tiffin), tandem sea kayak, Pacific Water Sports - $1,200 (Bellevue), Pacific Water Sports 20' Tandem Sea Kayak - $200 (olympia), Ocean Pacific Water Sports Flotation Vest PFD - $20 (Santa Barbara), 2011 Sea Ray 205 Sport Sea Ray 205 Sport - $34,995 (Laken Water Sports - New & Used Boats Phoenix), Water sports: Wetsuits, Fins, snorkel Frameless Scuba Diving Mask, +++ - $15 (pb pacific beach san diego 92109 pb). Day trip in calm conditions. You go out in the ocean in a kayak? They thought that was a big daredevil stunt.. Forward of the cockpit are two cleats and a bungie for parking a paddle. Two cleats farther forward secure a bow painter that can double as a rescue grab line. It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and "SEA OTTER" on the rear deck. I have two classic Seattle made Touring sea kayaks made by pacific water sports. *ONE-DAY KAYAK RENTALS INCLUDE THESE ACCESSORIES: BOOTS, RAIN BIBS, RAIN JACKETS or PADDLE JACKETS & RAIN HATS, PADDLE MITTS & DRY BAGS PADDLE ITEMS AND SERVICES INCLUDED WITH KAYAK RENTAL Comfortable Seats with Inflated BackSupport Cushion Shuttles in Whittier to get you to the Harbor or Beach with your Gear Designed:1998 16055 Pacific Highway South The fiberglass bucket seat is removable for use on the beach. Thanksfor the info. nly this faint stirring in the air remains: the whisper of ancients only a generation past. 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. 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. Jun 11, 2021. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all rotomolded plastic kayaks ]. Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. 537 Marina Pkwy Page, Arizona 86040 . John Dowd organized the meeting. The sea kayaking industry as we know it did not happen by accident. 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. 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. 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. Eddyline only built whitewater boats, and had no interest in sea kayaks until the Derrers moved to Seattle in 1974. Picture this: The year is 1972. Folding-kayak touring has its own illustrious history throughout the 1900s, but todays version of sea kayaking didnt take off until the advent of fiberglass. 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). A wave caught me as it broke and I tumbled a few times before I got out of the kayak and (to my surprise) stood up in about 3 feet of water. It does a fine job of doing what it is designed for (KN). Sandhill cranes court one another on low bedrock ridges with stick-figure decorum. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. Desert Voyagers offers fun guided river trips in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. First of all, this is probably not a boat for beginners. The Sea Otter R is a kayak brought to you by Yostwerks . Your email address will not be published. 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. Thanks for the kind words. You put in an order when you saw him.. Shorter kayaks are always more maneuverable than long ones, and the compact, 9.5-foot Old Town Otter is easy to turn and handle. Uncle Paul started taking me paddling in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The Elkhorn Slough was teeming with wildlife, seals, otters, sea lions, birds, we had a great paddle. 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. Lower profile model is available. I used to put a little notice on my doorGone product testingand wed go to the river.. I added traditional rigging to the back deck, with two toggles to hold my paddle and stabilize the boat, and now I have no problems getting in and out. 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). [ Plan your next adventure with the Paddling Trip Guide ]. This essay is an adapted chapter from his fifth book, Threading the Currents, now available from Island Press of Washington, D.C. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. The original Old Town Otter was an instant classic, helping to define recreational kayaking as a new genre. Save. 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. Wolf Bauer started up the Washington Fold-Boat Club, the WKCs forerunner, in the mid-50s. Even though Uncle Paul was successful in surfing the Sea Otter to shore, the kayak was not unscathed. TE may have to leave his size 12s behind if he tries it, though. I could recommend it to novices as well as experienced paddlers. Here musk ox pound craters in the snow with their chins to reach winter grass. In this yakers eye. 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. Wolverines and Arctic foxes scent through the mosses after small preylemmings, tern eggs, hares. The third company in the Seattle early 70s trio was Easy Rider, started by Peter Kaupat as a whitewater boat builder in 1970. paddle, pump, bags etc. I put in a simple board floor, which can be a little slippery. This recreational kayak is easy to handle in flatwater conditions and up to Class II moving water, if equipped with a spray skirt. David Hunt. 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 seat is very comfortable for long journeys. The bow widens quickly to its 28.5-inch maximum width, offering reassuring stability but compromising speed and glide. I was 12 and Uncle Paul had picked up an old fiberglass kayak that wasnt made by a company. The third company in the Seattle early '70s trio was Easy Rider, started by Peter Kaupat as a whitewater boat builder in 1970. Reviewers: It was the beginning of my kayaking journey and it was perfect! That area in between is the little community of Cedar Point. The Intrepids initial stability is comfortable enough without being too stiff to set the boat on edge to initiate a turn. It is very comfortable with good lumbar support. Monterey, California Features animals Contact Suggest edits to improve what we show. Deck: 11/2-oz. Compared against those rather specialized and very expensive kayaks the Otter leaves much to be desired. A wave of layoffs at Boeing had left a lot of unemployed engineers floating around Seattle in 1972. Like most early hardshells, the WT-500 had a rudder, but no hatches or bulkheads; gear was stowed in canvas duffels waterproofed with garbagebags. Most boats wear along the keel line, particularly at the . Canyon Lake is located in a National Recreation Area. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. Kayaking with my Uncle in a kayak I built brings symmetry to my paddling journey. The Intrepids initial stability is comfortable enough without being too stiff to set the boat on edge to initiate a turn. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. The model is sea otter. Deployed easily by right side lines. 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. Map. 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. Cal, PWSPacific Water Sports. 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. The secondary stability is excellent. Expect to pay between $150 and $250 for a used Old Town Otter kayak in good shape. 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. TE noted,though, that the coaming aft is high enough that I could only do half of a layback before having my back come in contact. The seat provides some lateral support, though it does not offer a convenient spot for adding customized hip padding for a tighter fit. 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! It has little yaw at the bow when paddling forward on an even keel (TE). And that seems to be what most of our boats are actually geared to doing.. The Old Town Otter kayak spray skirt is available to stretch over the kayaks 38- by 19-inch cockpit to keep waves and chop out of the kayak and provide protection from the elements; spray skirts are available in lightweight nylon (best for sheltered waters) and robust neoprene (best if you want to paddle the Otter in whitewater). The deck had a lot of cracks running almost the whole length of the kayak, as it had flexed under the force of a surf landing and the fiberglass had fractured. mat and 8-oz. Any day on the water is a great day, 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. Only this faint stirring in the air remains: the whisper of ancients only a generation past. TE may have to leave his size 12s behind if he tries it, though. 123 Main Street I guess around 50lbs. Two water tight storage hatches. 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. Hull: 3/4-oz. Standard replacement Old Town Otter kayak foot pegs are available from the manufacturer and other kayak retailers. Neckar pulled the kayaks off the car then tossed them on the sidewalk in front of the shop. [The Intrepid] was very well balanced at the middle of the coaming (GL). But there were no prominent kayak builders until Tieken Kayaks. About. The staff helped us into our kayaks and off we went to explore. Traveling any distance in the Otter will be a workout compared to longer kayaks. Fascinating and good reportage, but no mention of George Dyson and Baidarka. I still measure kayaks against that kayak. It is a fun boat! Foot pegs also reduce paddler fatigue by improving posture while seated in the kayak. Eddyline came out with its first in-house touring design, the Orca, in about 1978. It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and SEA OTTER on the rear deck. That was when we realized that we could be an industry rather than a bunch of guys in their backyards, said Henry. 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. MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM It is fairly narrow (20") and has a V-hull that doesn't have much initial stability. Rear bulkhead.Adjustable foot rests which control the rudder.Deck lashing points and a bow line.Well built, well used, comfortable . Things got off to a slow start in the East. The Intrepid is available in a low-profile model for smaller paddlers and with two seat styles. Heres how it went down. Many WKCers were also soon paddling the Tyee I and II, designed by Linc Hales in 1961 and 1964 and sold at area shops well into the 70s. 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