The Intrepid is a very attractive kayak with a solid-feeling deck, smooth lines and attractive recessed hatches. People thought I was nuts, remembers Moyer. He would paddle the Sea Otter and I would paddle the old blue kayak. This kayak opened my eyes to what is possible in a kayak. One day while paddling out of Clallam Bay, the wind picked up and was coming out of the Northwest. Belugas, Bears, History and Culture of Churchill ~July 2023~2 spaces. Deck: 11/2-oz. I could get it on my rack without difficulty (KN). 907-351-2257. Everybody was in it because it was their favourite hobby, recalled Moyer. 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. Lee Moyer, Options and Pricing This was just Mike Neckar, care of somewhere in Garibaldi Park. Chris Cunningham took over Sea Kayaker magazine from John and I wrote a few article for them. Slade operated Striders sport store at Fourth and Burrard in Vancouver and became Neckars first dealer, long before the formal existence of Necky. Schleicher recallsthat they built their first touring kayak around 1974 and that it actually had hatches and a rudder. 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. Ken Fink was distributing British boats through his Poseidon Kayak Imports from 1978 on. ", Meyer said he's trying to figure out what the closure means for surviving independent retailers like himself. You pay 10 or 20 bucks for the rights to borrow it and go buy some fiberglassing supplies from someone whos ordered them in bulk. Lee Moyer, 61, who has written widely about kayaking, said he hasn't decided. Besides a user-friendly hull design, another big attribute of the Old Town Otter kayak is its bombproof construction. The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. I went out and purchased an Eddyline Orca. "Sea kayaking was the biggest part of our business from then on," said Lee. 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. 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. $1200 each or $2000 for both. Cargo hatches fore and aft, day access hatch. For straight paddling, the seat was comfortable throughout a five-hour paddle (GL). It was called kayak touring or sea canoeing or canoe touring, blue-water paddling, coastal paddling, all those things.. The only problem I have had is that tiny coaming (16x22"). "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. About. An Old Town Otter Twin two-person recreational kayak was also produced for a period of time. Website:www.pwskayaks.com. You go out in the ocean in a kayak? They thought that was a big daredevil stunt.. You have entered an incorrect email address! Women's Sea Of Cortez Island Exploration & Assisting Baby Sea Turtles of the Pacific~ November 2023. . Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. #9. The WT-500 became Eddylines first sea kayak. Desert Voyagers, together with our sister company AOA, provides the very best in fun . See website for holiday hours. The "Lee Moyer Design" decal could be found on any of the may kayaks and canoes he designed. My boat had no outfitting at all when I got it, not even a floor. Manufacturers Address: Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. When we launched, the water had been smooth. Thanks for the kind words. off topicwhile you are enjoying Camp Lejeune you should go to Barrier Island Kayaks (between Swansboro and Emerald Isle). Late March-Late May is pupping season for both harbor seals and sea otters, a thrilling time to be on the water! 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. Lower profile model is available. In 1959, WKC member Ted Houk designed the clubs first fiberglass kayak. All edges and seams were nicely finished and smooth to the touch. Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. "I'm sad to see them go. GL511, 165-pound male. Two water tight storage hatches. Passing a car with a kayak on top, hed always look at the boat first to find out who was driving. By 1982, Nimbus had come up with its flagship Seafarer design, which is still produced. Both offer marine life viewing of sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions. T 18' Pacific Water Sports Kayak in good condition. Larger manufacturers make kayaks with less-durable materials, Lee Moyer said, and can sell them for a fraction of the price at G.I. Check out a few other kayak recommendations below or explore all kayaks to find the perfect one for you! Lots of room for camping gear. Theres enough legroom inside for paddlers up to 62 (190 cm) tall. Empty and with 100 pounds of gear. 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. Here winds comb the stiff-grassed tundra with restless, rough, currying fingers. Where fiberglass moulding took at least a day, plastic mould could produce a kayak in about two hours. Lee Moyer was the designer (and owner of PWS) And what can I build for you? Licht remains a key promoter of kayaking in the American Southwest. Yostwerks Sea Otter R Reviews Submit Your Review I didnt get involved until the mid 80s but have stayed involved ever since. Thanks for the great overview of the industry. cloth with reinforcements. It was the year that two of TASKs key promotional visions were realized: a magazine and a symposium. The next kayak Uncle Paul bought was a Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter. That old story no one wants to hear and I dont want to tell. Compared against those rather specialized and very expensive kayaks the Otter leaves much to be desired. 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. New and used Kayaks for sale in Sun City West, Arizona on Facebook Marketplace. Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. Closing hours changes seasonally. TE and GL both noted that the middle of the hull oilcanned when pressed hard, though not while afloat. MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM It comes standard with bulkheads fore and aft with a third bulkhead optional. The rudder pedals have been upgraded to the Smart Track system. Excellent article, thanks for the great read! Steering with leaned turns was excellent in calm conditions (GL). Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. Required fields are marked *. In 1974, they designed and built their first sea kayak, the Sea Otter. Forward of the cockpit are two cleats and a bungie for parking a paddle. Many of the original manufacturersNecky, Current Designs, Tiekensold to larger American companies. The boat sat on display for a whole summer at the Mountain Equipment Coop, back when the fledgling MEC was just a single shop in Vancouver, but found no buyers. 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. 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 ]. Kayak Rentals and Guided Tour on Monterey Bay National Marine sancutary. Much of my family lives in Port Angeles, Washington. 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. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all Eddyline sea kayaks ]. 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. Twenty years ago, we created the Loon series and changed the way paddlesports viewed recreational kayaks. Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. He ended up buying a Natural Designs Polaris II, designed by Dan Ruska. 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 slow," he said. It was created by the damming of the Salt River, in Arizona, specifically by the Morman Flat Dam. We were greeted kindly, filled out our paperwork quickly and then were outfitted and briefed efficiently. Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. The goal was always to have a really neat way to travel in the wilderness, self-propelled, said Schleicher, reflecting on where his early vision has led him. Their new boat building business soon evolved into a paddling retail store and full-time jobs for Lee and Judy Moyer. 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. Read Sea Otter R reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. There, they met Werner Furrerthe name thats stamped on many of our paddles today. Standard Features:Bucket seat, foot braces, deck lines, bow line, three curved fiberglass bulkheads. Email. The first real glass sea kayak I recall being advertised in the UK was a glass version of an Angmagssalik about 1962, but the first I actually saw was Wessexs Sea Rapier about 1965. That was the year they moved out of the chicken coop to a real production facility in Port Coquitlam. Many people find Greenland cockpits uncomfortable, but I have found that regular stretching makes all the difference. If youre handy, its easy to add comfort to the Old Town Otter with glued in foam pads and DIY seat modifications. The Sea Otter had allowed us into the world of sea kayaking. Expect to pay between $150 and $250 for a used Old Town Otter kayak in good shape. The Sea Otter lacks a lot of todays safety features. 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. I worried that when the previous owner retired, these kayaks would disappear. Invest in a newer kayak such as the Old Town Loon if you desire cushy seating, adjustable thigh braces and other comfort features. This boat is a Greenland, is fairly short, and has no skeg. A good combination for maneuvering the boat (TE). This is an ideal trip for wildlife enthusiast and those new to the sport of kayaking. 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. It was heavy and rough. 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. Bean and Canoe magazine. The boat will initiate a turn with a slight lean and then make a sharp turn when put high on edge (TE). WKC members in their German Kleppers or locally built Whalecraft folding kayaks pioneered trips to many now-popular destinations on the West Coast of Vancouver Island and Alaska, often under the guidance of Bob Millerthe WKCs tireless tripping patriarch, who in his lifetime logged nearly 100 trips of a week or longer. That being said, the secondary stability has never failed me. TE may have to leave his size 12s behind if he tries it, though. 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. How did sea kayaking become the sport we know today? It has little yaw at the bow when paddling forward on an even keel (TE). Offering up two fiberglass Pacific Water Sports (PWS) sea kayaks that have been used only a handful of times and are in outstanding condition. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. DearTim, So interesting to see the history of sea kayaking as you portray it. The sea kayaking industry as we know it did not happen by accident. Kayaking: Tips for the Beginner. Teak In Great Condition, Too. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. This is the quintessential beginner kayak and its hard to find a body type that wont fit in the Old Town Otter. 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