We figured out how to get back in it if we somehow flipped at sea. Judy Moyer, 60, plans to go back to school to become a nursing assistant. The wide kayak had a lot of rocker and a flat bottom. The staff helped us into our kayaks and off we went to explore. Not too many years later I bought a kayak from 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. It is very comfortable with good lumbar support. Ken Fink was distributing British boats through his Poseidon Kayak Imports from 1978 on. Cal. It was conceived at a time when kayaking was divided into two disciplines: whitewater and touring. Liberal arts student Steve Schleicher and microbiology instructor Joe Matuska were just a couple more semi-employed whitewater paddlers building paddles and boats for their friends in a converted chicken coop behind Schleichers parents house near Vancouver. An Old Town Otter Twin two-person recreational kayak was also produced for a period of time. (They get heavier as you get older!) Eddyline Kayaks was started by Tom and Lisa Derrer in 1971 out of a tiny shop in Boulder, Colorado. The rudder pedals have been upgraded to the Smart Track system. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. $1200 each or $2000 for both. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. His business trajectory paralleled that of the West Coast companies, with sales taking off in the early 1980s. The lake sits at an elevation of 1,660' and has a mean depth of 130', and an area of 1.484 mi. E-mail:[emailprotected] This essay is an adapted chapter from his fifth book, Threading the Currents, now available from Island Press of Washington, D.C. Plastic kayaks cut boat prices in half. 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. The kayaks we make give me that tingle. 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). Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. The bulkheads are all curved panels of translucent fiberglass. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). A wave of layoffs at Boeing had left a lot of unemployed engineers floating around Seattle in 1972. The secondary stability is so good you can tilt the boat at a 75% angle and sit in it sideways. Rudder. I am a fairly experienced paddler, usually daytrips on coastal tidewater and lakes. I went out and purchased an Eddyline Orca. That area in between is the little community of Cedar Point. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. 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. 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. In this yakers eye. Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. 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. Location. 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. There were a few early builders, including Bart Hathaway who in 1975 licensed a fiberglass touring design to Old Town Canoe. Kayak Rentals and Guided tours of Elkhorn, Slough in Moss Landing. The companies were up and running with viable boat designs, and looking for somewhere to grow. Hung seat. How did sea kayaking become the sport we know today? For straight paddling, the seat was comfortable throughout a five-hour paddle (GL). The upswept native-style ends are still low enough to shed the wind, while the shallow rocker and long waterline give tracking and speed. It comes standard with bulkheads fore and aft with a third bulkhead optional. Beans Maine symposium in 1988. He would paddle the Sea Otter and I would paddle the old blue kayak. 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. It does need some minor fiberglass repair for a seat, and minor rudder tuning. Fiberglass, 16' 2" long, 26" wideGreen deck. No damage or repairs to kayak. 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. Thanks, From snorkeling in the water with the . Companies like Current Designs began to reap the support of the big-box U.S. outdoor stores like L.L. My teenage son can tuck the paddle under the toggles and cowboy back in, but I'm not as nimble as he is. Just for reference, I am 5'11", 132 lbs., and wear a women's size 9 shoe. Cal, PWSPacific Water Sports. In fact, Otter owners indicate that its maximum capacity of 225 pounds can easily be pushed to 250 pounds without compromising performance or seaworthiness. Standard replacement Old Town Otter kayak foot pegs are available from the manufacturer and other kayak retailers. mat, 8-oz. It was created by the damming of the Salt River, in Arizona, specifically by the Morman Flat Dam. There isn't that personal involvement any more.". This boat therefore is extremely stable (secondary stability) in bumpy water. cloth with reinforcements. And Dan Ruuska of Natural Designs and John Abbenhouse of Northwest Kayaks crossed over from whitewater and began building touringkayaks. Thats pretty much how it was in the early years of sea kayaking. 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. Fallbrook, Ca. The Intrepids initial stability is comfortable enough without being too stiff to set the boat on edge to initiate a turn. If you have a choice, go for the Old Town Otter XT over the original edition. This 16 long kayak designed by Lee Moyer was our first introduction to a sea kayak. Larger manufacturers make kayaks with less-durable materials, Lee Moyer said, and can sell them for a fraction of the price at G.I. Joe's and other large-scale retailers. 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. So together they strived to develop adesign that was stable, roomy and comfortable, that the average paddler could take out on the ocean. The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. It is fairly narrow (20") and has a V-hull that doesn't have much initial stability. 9:30am-1:30pm $75 children 8-17 years old can join us for $50 Book a private tour or review our Local Tour Dates Here a wolf plunges its face into the hot entrails of a caribou calf. And kayaks entered mainstream media and mainstreamconsciousness. Excellent article, thanks for the great read! Passing a car with a kayak on top, hed always look at the boat first to find out who was driving. It has little yaw at the bow when paddling forward on an even keel (TE). The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. This content was made possible with the support of OntarioCreates. of gear. Lee Moyer. 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. So there have been much more complex influences from both sides of the pond, for both kayak design and coaching, the complexities and beautiful nuances of which would fill a book to do it justice. The model is sea otter. Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. 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 guess around 50lbs. And Long Beach was home to more back-to-the-land squatters than kayakers. White hull.Front & rear access hatches. So thats why I bought NC Kayaks. Day trip in calm conditions. nly this faint stirring in the air remains: the whisper of ancients only a generation past. It wasnt called sea kayaking until my book came out, he said. The flare and volume in the forward quarter provide lift going into waves and a dry ride in sloppy conditions. One day while paddling out of Clallam Bay, the wind picked up and was coming out of the Northwest. [ See also: Kayak In Seattle, Washington ]. Laken Water SportsAsk for: Sales(602) 867-357016202 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix, AZ 85032Enter this link to see more images plus all other inventory we have available: http://lyv.cc/X4GG72011 Sea Ray 205 SportPrice: $34,99 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. Sea Birds & Sea Otter Pupping Season by Kayak: Elkhorn Slough. Sandhill cranes court one another on low bedrock ridges with stick-figure decorum. By 1982, Nimbus had come up with its flagship Seafarer design, which is still produced. Expect to pay between $150 and $250 for a used Old Town Otter kayak in good shape. I guess around 50lbs. Deck: 11/2-oz. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. The Old Town Otter kayak is a great boat for the cottage, beach or campground, offering worry-free durability. Straight keel line reduces yaw for more efficient paddling. That was the year they moved out of the chicken coop to a real production facility in Port Coquitlam. 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. Its also a good choice for paddlers looking for a lightweight kayak thats easy to car-top and carry to the launch. No other leakage was reported. Price: $1,200.00 18 foot osprey pacific water sports kayak and 16 foot sea otter pacific water sports kayak. Fiberglass kayaks are much tougher than most people think they are. Ocean Pacific PFD. Bean in the East and REI in the West. In 1974, they designed and built their first sea kayak, the Sea Otter. Slade had started out by importing Derek Hutchinson Baidarka Explorers from Britain: When Neckar saw these he thought they were crap, which seems to have been a typical North American response to the British designs. In spite of the good thigh and foot bracing, GL thought his loose fit in the seat caused him to slip out of position and miss a roll. I cut a little pad out of a yoga mat and tied to the frame-problem solved! The weight was reasonable for its size. That old story no one wants to hear and I dont want to tell. Industry veterans remember the late 1970s and early 80s as a time when, if you had a kayak on your car, heads would turn. Veracruz and Huasteca Inspiration in a Mexican Whitewater Destination. Again, the first time I paddled it was at Lake Sutherland. Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival, Fishing Kayak Review: Old Town Sportsman 106 Minn Kota, Kayak Review: Old Towns Castine Touring Kayak, Old Towns Topwater 120 PDL Pedal Kayak Review, Recreational Kayak Review: Wilderness Systems Pungo 120, Recreational Kayak Review: Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5, Recreational Kayak Review: Pelican Trailblazer 100 NXT, Recreational Kayak Review: Sun Dolphin Aruba 10, Fishing Kayak Review: Pelican Mustang 100x, Touring Kayak Review: Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145, Inflatable Kayak Review: Advanced Elements Airfusion Elite. Approximate Weight:52 lbs. . I love skin-on-frames. I could get it on my rack without difficulty (KN). 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. 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. Like my other designs, the Intrepid is easy to use compared to other kayaks of similar performance. 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. 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. And TASK hosted the first annual West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium in Port Townsend, Washingtonmodelled after the highly successful Maine Sea Kayak Symposium started in 1982 by Ken Fink with the support of retailer L.L. I just don't know if I could get back in if I swam in deep water (I'm not able to roll at present because of a shoulder injury). From manufacturer. I gave it a 10 because it deserves it. In 1975, before turning his full attention to the paddle business, Furrer designed the WT-500 (Werner Touring, 500 centimetres long). 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. The first Easy Rider sea kayak, circa 1975, was the Dolphin, designed by Dan Ruuskaanother ex-Boeing engineer who went from moulding ultra-sleek engine intakes to hydrodynamic hulls. In 1959, WKC member Ted Houk designed the clubs first fiberglass kayak. [The Intrepid] was very well balanced at the middle of the coaming (GL). The Sea Otter lacks a lot of todays safety features. Two cleats farther forward secure a bow painter that can double as a rescue grab line. Boatbuilding was the hazing you went through if you wanted to be a paddlernot a good recipe for a sports popularity. Others had homebuilt boats whose hulls resembled European downriver racing kayaks or traditional fold-boats, so that by 1974 when commercial production was just getting going, most Seattle-area kayakers were already paddling fiberglass. It was the beginning of my kayaking journey and it was perfect! The secondary stability is excellent. Thanks so much for such an informative article. Hung seat. Matuska later left to start up one of todays dominant paddle companies, Aqua-Bound. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). The boats strong turning ability when on edge helped keep the bow pointed down the face of the wave (TE). KN found the boat easy to get going and maintain moderate speed. GL thought it moderately fast. For TE, it seemed to be capable of a brisk cruising speed and a respectable, though not extraordinary sprint.. 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. "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. Since the Otters conception in the 1990s, various Otter models have been sold at outdoor stores across North America by the thousands. The Intrepid is also available without the third bulkhead and hatch for several pounds and $150 less. It was a wonderful experience. Well, not against the kayak, itself. John Dowd organized the meeting. KN found the boat easy to get going and maintain moderate speed. GL thought it moderately fast. For TE, it seemed to be capable of a brisk cruising speed and a respectable, though not extraordinary sprint. Before we took this kayak into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, we spent time in the lake learning rescue techniques. 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). Schleicher pegs 1978 as the year the sea kayaking industry came out of the garage. Stay 100 feet away from marine mammals. Find great deals and sell your items for free. I was 12 and Uncle Paul had picked up an old fiberglass kayak that wasnt made by a company. cloth, 17-oz. 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 upswept native-style ends are still low enough to shed the wind, while the shallow rocker and long waterline give tracking and speed. 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. I met Mike Neckar there. John Dowd founded Sea Kayaker in 1984, supported by the advertising revenue of a growing industry. Whitewater kayaking was big in the early 70s, first appearing in the Olympics in 1972 at Munich, and many boat builders came to sea kayaking after being drawn to the glitz of whitewater firstskipping the venerable folding kayak tradition entirely. In 1974, they designed and built their first sea kayak, the Sea Otter. 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. Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. off topicwhile you are enjoying Camp Lejeune you should go to Barrier Island Kayaks (between Swansboro and Emerald Isle). The boat will initiate a turn with a slight lean and then make a sharp turn when put high on edge (TE). Padded section under feet for comfort and heat. A solo carry was surprisingly easy. Here is the decal for the Osprey. 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. The bow widens quickly to its 28.5-inch maximum width, offering reassuring stability but compromising speed and glide. But customers increasingly turned to the Internet to purchase accessories, and the kayak market changed as sports-hardware companies bought out makers of niche brands. 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