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. I went out and purchased an Eddyline Orca. This was just Mike Neckar, care of somewhere in Garibaldi Park. I got tired of slouching back against the wooden coaming (I know, I should sit up away from the back, but I get tired). Day trip in calm conditions. paddle, pump, bags etc. 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. 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. Read reviews for the Sea Otter R by Yostwerks as submitted by your fellow paddlers. The tracking was so non-existent that Paul added a fin to the back to give it some directional stability. The seat back is below the level of the coaming so it doesnt get in the way of reentry. Alan Kesselheim is a freelance writer in Bozeman, Montana. mat, 8-oz. 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. 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. Besides a user-friendly hull design, another big attribute of the Old Town Otter kayak is its bombproof construction. Here caribou breast the landscape in antler-bobbing streams. 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. It wasnt called sea kayaking until my book came out, he said. The Old Town Otter kayaks rudimentary outfitting reveals its stature as a vintage recreational 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. 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. steve. Over the years they helped spread the sport by sponsoring kayak festivals, kayak trips and learn-to-canoe programs. Double Fiberglass Ocean Kayak. The only problem I have had is that tiny coaming (16x22"). I didnt get involved until the mid 80s but have stayed involved ever since. 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. If you love the water, and nature, there is nothing better than being in a kayak. Thanks for the kind words. 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. 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. Neckar pulled the kayaks off the car then tossed them on the sidewalk in front of the shop. You put in an order when you saw him.. 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. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. Subscribe to Paddling Magazines print and digital editions, or browse thearchives. 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 "Lee Moyer Design" decal could be found on any of the may kayaks and canoes he designed. "When we started out, it was all people who got into the business because they loved paddling," said Judy Moyer, surrounded by bright liquidation-sale signs in the store yesterday. This kayak was a whole different beast. Where fiberglass moulding took at least a day, plastic mould could produce a kayak in about two hours. It was probably the product of a paddling club mold set and someones desire to have a kayak. Starved out, decimated by smallpox, swindled by the fur trade, and seduced by religion, rifles, whiskey, sewing needles, sedentary comforts. 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. The seating arrangement on the Old Town Otter feels basic compared to some of the ultra-adjustable and padded seats in contemporary kayaks, but its still very supportive and easy to modify with glued-in padding. Lower profile model is available. 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. Kayaking: Tips for the Beginner. 1. Plastic kayaks cut boat prices in half. Old Town Loon kayaks include padded seats (the current models ACS2 seat is one of the best on the market) and dry hatches for storing gear for a day trip. Lake Powell is a wonder of water sport recreation, glorious views, spectacular hiking, rich. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. A solo carry was surprisingly easy. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. The Elkhorn Slough was teeming with wildlife, seals, otters, sea lions, birds, we had a great paddle. Kayak Canyon Lake Reservoir. The backrest is a self-inflating fabric-covered foam pad. Intrepid Review: 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. Uncle Paul had seen some old photos of Pacific Rim Native Kayakers and made kayak paddles based on those images. Called the Gulf Islander, Houks kayak washomebuilt in small numbers by WKC members who passed around the mould. Hull Features Fast 16 foot waterline means easy pdaaling, even with 150 lbs. It's a loss for the industry.". Since sea kayaking offers many challenges, the kayak should not be one of them. I used to put a little notice on my doorGone product testingand wed go to the river.. I cut a little pad out of a yoga mat and tied to the frame-problem solved! GL511, 165-pound male. No damage or repairs to kayak. How did sea kayaking become the sport we know today? These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. "I'm sad to see them go. The Sea Otter R is a kayak brought to you by Yostwerks. With its design dating back to the 1990s, the Old Town Otter is one of the original recreational kayaks. 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. ", Meyer said he's trying to figure out what the closure means for surviving independent retailers like himself. It has a bulkhead behind the seat, but it doesnt have a forward bulkhead or any inherent floatation in the bow. And what can I build for you? 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. It was called kayak touring or sea canoeing or canoe touring, blue-water paddling, coastal paddling, all those things.. This article was first published in the Late Summer 2004 issue of Adventure Kayak Magazine. 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. Having founded one of the first sea kayak guiding companies in Maine in the mid-1970s I ultimately paddled many different designs of sea kayaks many thousands of miles. 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. No other leakage was reported. Very well built fiberglass kayak. Most boats wear along the keel line, particularly at the . 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. (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). Reentry into the large cockpit opening was easy. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. That was when we realized that we could be an industry rather than a bunch of guys in their backyards, said Henry. (They get heavier as you get older!) Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. 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 Sea Otter had allowed us into the world of sea kayaking. The Sea Otter R is a kayak brought to you by Yostwerks . Closing hours changes seasonally. Optional features:Rudder. The upswept native-style ends are still low enough to shed the wind, while the shallow rocker and long waterline give tracking and speed. A variety of Loon kayaks are available in different lengths to match different paddler sizes and needs. 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. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all sea kayaks ]. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. TE6 1, 200-pound male. Antelope Point Marina. 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. Its also a good choice for paddlers looking for a lightweight kayak thats easy to car-top and carry to the launch. Like most early hardshells, the WT-500 had a rudder, but no hatches or bulkheads; gear was stowed in canvas duffels waterproofed with garbagebags. Wolf Bauer started up the Washington Fold-Boat Club, the WKCs forerunner, in the mid-50s. Fallbrook, Ca. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. One day while paddling out of Clallam Bay, the wind picked up and was coming out of the Northwest. 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. From paddling a kayak someone made to paddling a kayak I made. The Moyers, who divorced four years ago, plan to go their separate ways after Pacific Water Sports' liquidation sale, which starts tomorrow. Hull: 3/4-oz. Teak In Great Condition, Too. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). Many people find Greenland cockpits uncomfortable, but I have found that regular stretching makes all the difference. 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. I was going to be in the kayak business, he said. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all rotomolded plastic kayaks ]. Incredible guys, great boats and awesome events and experiences. The bulkheads are all curved panels of translucent fiberglass. It was conceived at a time when kayaking was divided into two disciplines: whitewater and touring. It comes standard with bulkheads fore and aft with a third bulkhead optional. Women's Florida Springs and Manatee Kayak/Snorkel January 2024 . Since the Otters conception in the 1990s, various Otter models have been sold at outdoor stores across North America by the thousands. Price: $1,200.00 18 foot osprey pacific water sports kayak and 16 foot sea otter pacific water sports kayak. 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. Uncle Paul again went searching for a better kayak. The Intrepid is a very attractive kayak with a solid-feeling deck, smooth lines and attractive recessed hatches. These are wonderful boats! An Old Town Otter Twin two-person recreational kayak was also produced for a period of time. PWS is no longer in business but operated in the south sound for years. A wave of layoffs at Boeing had left a lot of unemployed engineers floating around Seattle in 1972. Day paddles, conditions from calm to 25-knot winds and 1 chop. The Otter is made from rotomolded polyethylene plastic. nly this faint stirring in the air remains: the whisper of ancients only a generation past. #9. But there were no prominent kayak builders until Tieken Kayaks. 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. Compared against those rather specialized and very expensive kayaks the Otter leaves much to be desired. It was the sort of enormous, high-volume, flat-bottomed cruiser that came to typify the West Coast boat. 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. The model is sea otter. For straight paddling, the seat was comfortable throughout a five-hour paddle (GL). We were greeted kindly, filled out our paperwork quickly and then were outfitted and briefed efficiently. The biggest single thing that happened in our industry to make it become what it is was to get the pricing right, said Dowd. He ended up buying a Natural Designs Polaris II, designed by Dan Ruska. 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. My boat had no outfitting at all when I got it, not even a floor. 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. Cal, PWSPacific Water Sports. 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. The Intrepid is also available without the third bulkhead and hatch for several pounds and $150 less. 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. Theres enough legroom inside for paddlers up to 62 (190 cm) tall. [ Plan your next adventure with the Paddling Trip Guide ]. Foot pegs were added to the Old Town Otter XT kayak model, offering good support that adjusts easily with a push buttonjust be sure to avoid tracking too much sand and grit into the cockpit, since this can jam sliding foot pegs. Like any kayak, there are plenty of ways you can improve a basic Old Town Otter kayak. But against what that kayak made me feel. I bought this little boat already built, so I cannot comment on the building process, but I can review the boat itself. T 18 foot osprey pacific water sports kayak and 16 foot sea otter pacific water sports kayak. The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). Well, not against the kayak, itself. Pacific Water Sports had annual sales of about $1.25 million by 2000, said Lee Moyer, who has designed several models of kayaks and canoes. Designer Response Well, I've taken the Otter Sport on flat water..slow rivers..and . 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. 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. I could get it on my rack without difficulty (KN). Yet Nimbus became a fulltime business by around 1976starving to death in the winter., [ Read more: Explore The Kayaking Capital Just Minutes From Downtown Vancouver ]. The third company in the Seattle early 70s trio was Easy Rider, started by Peter Kaupat as a whitewater boat builder in 1970. The WT-500 became Eddylines first sea kayak. Thanks, 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. People were laughing at me basically.. Here is the decal for the Osprey. 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). The aft hatch is large enough for easy stowage of bulky items. The sea kayaking industry as we know it did not happen by accident. $1200 each or $2000 for both. Beans Maine symposium in 1988. The next kayak Uncle Paul bought was a Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter. Here a wolf plunges its face into the hot entrails of a caribou calf. 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. "Just like what happened to windsurfing: The big boys got in, oversold and then bailed. Early recreational kayaks like the Old Town Otter created a new category for beginners, cottagers and day paddlers, providing stable and comfortable designs that were more compact and easy to transport than traditional sea kayaks and far easier to paddle than dedicated whitewater kayaks. In 1975, before turning his full attention to the paddle business, Furrer designed the WT-500 (Werner Touring, 500 centimetres long). It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and "SEA OTTER" on the rear deck. 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. Schleicher recallsthat they built their first touring kayak around 1974 and that it actually had hatches and a rudder. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Manufacturers Address: Lee Moyer. The reinforced glass work in critical areas indicates some attention to detail (GL). 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. Just as important, though, was growth of the recreational-outfitting industry. I guess around 50lbs. No weathercocking (GL). 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. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. Things got off to a slow start in the East. All edges and seams were nicely finished and smooth to the touch. The lake sits at an elevation of 1,660' and has a mean depth of 130', and an area of 1.484 mi. Bean and Canoe magazine. 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. The third company in the Seattle early '70s trio was Easy Rider, started by Peter Kaupat as a whitewater boat builder in 1970. People thought I was nuts, remembers Moyer. 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