Kayaking with my Uncle in a kayak I built brings symmetry to my paddling journey. Closing hours changes seasonally. KN found the Intrepid easy to roll, as did TE, though the height of the aft deck kept him from getting close to the aft deck for a lay back roll. The Intrepids initial stability is comfortable enough without being too stiff to set the boat on edge to initiate a turn. There were absolutely no more than 10 people paddling open water in the East at the time, he guesses. The weight was reasonable for its size. A variety of Loon kayaks are available in different lengths to match different paddler sizes and needs. 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 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. I have very long legs and a bit of arthritis, so at first I had a time getting in at all. 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. roving with end reinforcements. 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 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. The sea kayaking industry as we know it did not happen by accident. I decided when Icame back I wasnt going to be a construction worker anymore. 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. This article was first published in the Late Summer 2004 issue of Adventure Kayak Magazine. You can also glue a thin layer of foam beneath your heels in the cockpit to pad your heels and keep your feet comfortable. ", Meyer said he's trying to figure out what the closure means for surviving independent retailers like himself. Wear sunscreen. Day trip in calm conditions. Plastic kayaks cut boat prices in half. The Intrepid is an appealing boat. 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. Fiberglass, 16' 2" long, 26" wideGreen deck. Check out a few other kayak recommendations below or explore all kayaks to find the perfect one for you! I did give the guy a ballpark figure of $500.00 for the Sea Otter; not for myself but to resell. It wasnt called sea kayaking until my book came out, he said. There, they met Werner Furrerthe name thats stamped on many of our paddles today. From manufacturer. Many of the original manufacturersNecky, Current Designs, Tiekensold to larger American companies. The seat back is below the level of the coaming so it doesnt get in the way of reentry. They started the companies whose names appear on most of the boats were paddling today, and between 1974 and 1984, our sport took off. No damage or repairs to kayak. He would paddle the Sea Otter and I would paddle the old blue kayak. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. Adding in 2 Werner Carbon paddles and Dragonfly spray skirts. It was called kayak touring or sea canoeing or canoe touring, blue-water paddling, coastal paddling, all those things.. The fiberglass bucket seat is removable for use on the beach. The History of Sea Kayaking: Popularizing the Sport, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival, Adventure Kayak Magazine - Late Summer 2004, Stick It To Em: In Defense of the Greenland Paddle. Wolverines and Arctic foxes scent through the mosses after small preylemmings, tern eggs, hares. 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. The cockpit opening is large enough to get into butt first, then feet, for a quick cowboy rescue. The rudder pedals have been upgraded to the Smart Track system. And Long Beach was home to more back-to-the-land squatters than kayakers. Alan Kesselheim is a freelance writer in Bozeman, Montana. 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. Beans Maine symposium in 1988. PACIFIC WATER SPORTS Skookum Chuck SEAWARD Southwind HV *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 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 flare and volume in the forward quarter provide lift going into waves and a dry ride in sloppy conditions. The wide kayak had a lot of rocker and a flat bottom. 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 most similar model in Old Towns current kayak lineup is the Old Town Loon 106. Deployed easily by right side lines. Outfitters such as Adventures By the Sea, Kayak Connection and Monterey Bay Kayaks provide renters with proper outerwear, life jackets, gear and a 10-15 minute lesson before you head out to paddle on the bay. mat and 8-oz. It seems quite capable of handing the work of cruising while it is also a quick and responsive day paddler. Invest in a newer kayak such as the Old Town Loon if you desire cushy seating, adjustable thigh braces and other comfort features. The deck rigging on many used Old Town Otter kayaks can be replaced with tighter bungees and lines for better on-deck storage of small essentials. Stern bulkhead and hatch for safety and convenience. Thats pretty much how it was in the early years of sea kayaking. Twenty years ago, we created the Loon series and changed the way paddlesports viewed recreational 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. With its design dating back to the 1990s, the Old Town Otter is one of the original recreational kayaks. 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. He was to me. 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. 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 thigh braces fit and functioned very well, and the foot braces performed solidly and are easy to reach and adjust from the cockpit (GL). 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. We were greeted kindly, filled out our paperwork quickly and then were outfitted and briefed efficiently. You have entered an incorrect email address! The boats strong turning ability when on edge helped keep the bow pointed down the face of the wave (TE). Theres a lot to like about the Old Town Otter kayak. These are wonderful boats! company that bought Ted Houks Gulf Islander design. Boatbuilding was the hazing you went through if you wanted to be a paddlernot a good recipe for a sports popularity. TE and GL both noted that the middle of the hull oilcanned when pressed hard, though not while afloat. Bradley Meacham: 206-515-5066 or bmeacham@seattletimes.com, Location: 11011 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, Sales: $1.25 million in 2000; down 20-30 percent since then. (They get heavier as you get older!) A dry ride except going straight into the wind, when a moderate splash would come up over the bow (GL). Can someone please tell me who the manufacturer is? 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. The backrest is a self-inflating fabric-covered foam pad. The Intrepid is also available without the third bulkhead and hatch for several pounds and $150 less. It was the sort of enormous, high-volume, flat-bottomed cruiser that came to typify the West Coast boat. Plenty of stability for fishing or photography. The Intrepid would be a swell beginner to intermediate kayak because of its stability and maneuverability. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Late March-Late May is pupping season for both harbor seals and sea otters, a thrilling time to be on the water! Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. The aft hatch is large enough for easy stowage of bulky items. The Old Town Otter kayak offers no surprises on the water, owing to its stable, flat bottom and symmetrical hull design. The Sea Otter R is a kayak brought to you by Yostwerks. 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. There isn't that personal involvement any more.". But against what that kayak made me feel. In Canada there were a few early fiberglass builders, including a B.C. Kayak Rentals and Guided tours of Elkhorn, Slough in Moss Landing. Meanwhile, in the Garibaldi Highlands just south of Whistler Village, a gruff Czech immigrant and whitewater champion named Mike Neckar was also moulding whitewater boats on an informal basis in a falling-down shop in the rainforest. They are sea kayaks, with tons of storage for your longer adventures' Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. Lee Moyer was the designer (and owner of PWS) The bulkheads are all curved panels of translucent fiberglass. [ Read more: The NordkappLordy, Lordy, Look Whos Forty ]. Sea Otter Kayak Advice system May 10, 2007, 11:12pm #1 Was in a Tire Shop down by Camp Lejuene today and the owner had a fiberglass/composite kayak hanging from the ceiling. Rear bulkhead.Adjustable foot rests which control the rudder.Deck lashing points and a bow line.Well built, well used, comfortable . My Uncle still has his Polaris II, Ive gone paddling with him in Port Angeles Harbor and at Lake Crescent. Most boats wear along the keel line, particularly at the . The Intrepid is also available without the third bulkhead and hatch for several pounds and $150 less. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. In fact, Otter owners indicate that its maximum capacity of 225 pounds can easily be pushed to 250 pounds without compromising performance or seaworthiness. 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. There is a small crack in the gelcoat behind the seat. The two tethered plastic hatch lids have rubber gaskets and are held in place with bungies. A solo carry was surprisingly easy. The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. 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. However, any kayak will eventually start to show signs of wear. 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. One day while paddling out of Clallam Bay, the wind picked up and was coming out of the Northwest. I guess around 50lbs. Fascinating and good reportage, but no mention of George Dyson and Baidarka. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Not too many years later I bought a kayak from him.. I worried that when the previous owner retired, these kayaks would disappear. mat, 8-oz. 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. Subscribe to Paddling Magazines print and digital editions, or browse thearchives. Lee Moyer. Its easy to spend an afternoon making an Otter kayak more comfortable and functional with modifications. Sea Birds & Sea Otter Pupping Season by Kayak: Elkhorn Slough. This is just the shell, no paddle or skirt. Well balanced for wind. 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 Intrepid] was very well balanced at the middle of the coaming (GL). The secondary stability is excellent. [ Plan your next adventure with the Paddling Trip Guide ]. 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. I bought this little boat already built, so I cannot comment on the building process, but I can review the boat itself. Larger manufacturers make kayaks with less-durable materials, Lee Moyer said, and can sell them for a fraction of the price at G.I. I can paddle for hours now. Eddyline only built whitewater boats, and had no interest in sea kayaks until the Derrers moved to Seattle in 1974. I went out and purchased an Eddyline Orca. . GL511, 165-pound male. 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. 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). This is a beautiful fiberglass sea kayak made in Canada by Lee Moyer. None of Canadas big players were on the scene yet when Nimbus kayaks was born. The Old Town Otter kayaks rudimentary outfitting reveals its stature as a vintage recreational kayak. 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. Own 10 kayaks in several locations, Aquaterra chinook, my first serious kayak, bought in 1981, several from West Side boat shop in NY, an Express from Mariner (best rough water performer,) an Epic 18, and inter alia, a boat from Warren Light craft, which weights 28 lbs, now my most used boat. 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. Its only logical that the earliest fiberglass sea kayaks appeared in Seattle, where the Washington Kayak Club already had hundreds of members. It is fairly narrow (20") and has a V-hull that doesn't have much initial stability. It is very comfortable with good lumbar support. The original Old Town Otter was an instant classic, helping to define recreational kayaking as a new genre. DearTim, So interesting to see the history of sea kayaking as you portray it. 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). It protruded down into the water off the stern, and the bolt allowed it to flip up if it hit anything and not snag. 537 Marina Pkwy Page, Arizona 86040 . 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. Kind of reminds of the Hurricane Tracker. The Intrepids initial stability is comfortable enough without being too stiff to set the boat on edge to initiate a turn. See website for holiday hours. I have two classic Seattle made Touring sea kayaks made by pacific water sports. Lower profile model is available. 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. That old story. 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. It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and "SEA OTTER" on the rear deck. In the foot well there is just enough room for a pair of size 12 water sports shoes(TE). Nonetheless, he went on to design better-known early Necky models such as the Phoenix, the Gannet and the President by the early 80s, and later built some of the worlds finest sea kayaks. "I dream of being an hourly employee," he said. Kayak Canyon Lake Reservoir. My boat had no outfitting at all when I got it, not even a floor. Its lines mirror everything youd expect in a kayak: a pointed bow and stern with low profile to minimize exposure to winds, front and back decks for seaworthiness, as well as a large cockpit for easy entry and exit. 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. Around 1979, he went on a month-long paddling trip to the Queen Charlottes, a rare thing at the time. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. The next kayak Uncle Paul bought was a Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter. Intrepid Review: 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 could get it on my rack without difficulty (KN). It is 22 feet long, very fast in the water, has a huge storage capacity, color is yellow on top with a white bottom. Enjoy a mild flatwater raft trip on the Lower Salt River, the excitement of piloting your own craft on a guided kayak trip, or learn a new skill on a stand up paddle board tour. 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. *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 Fast forward to 1987: Tieken brings his business to North America, settling in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. Most backyard boat builders were using pirated designs, Moyer said, so he and a buddy set out to buy the rights to a legal mould. 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. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. Bean and Canoe magazine. Women's Florida Springs and Manatee Kayak/Snorkel January 2024 . Industry veterans remember the late 1970s and early 80s as a time when, if you had a kayak on your car, heads would turn. 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. 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. Hull: 3/4-oz. I cut a little pad out of a yoga mat and tied to the frame-problem solved! Pacific Water Sports This is an ideal trip for wildlife enthusiast and those new to the sport of kayaking. Winds 10 to 18 miles per hour, waves 1 to 1 1/2 feet with slight whitecapping. Designed:1998 MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. TE6 1, 200-pound male. Read reviews for the Sea Otter R by Yostwerks as submitted by your fellow paddlers. This was just Mike Neckar, care of somewhere in Garibaldi Park. There was Frontiersman Fiberglass Products of Mission, B.C., building sea kayaks in 1976. Availability:From manufacturer. The Old Town Otter kayak is best described as short and squat; its overall dimensions contribute to modest speed, excellent maneuverability and rock-solid stability. 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. Manufacturers Address: This is the quintessential beginner kayak and its hard to find a body type that wont fit in the Old Town Otter. Even without a skirt, very little water gets in; the cockpit opening is pretty small and it is raised up from the 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. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. I still measure kayaks against that kayak. Monterey, California Features animals Contact Suggest edits to improve what we show. And Walters Ski Shack in North Vancouver, a shop run by Walter Buchmueller, which built and sold a German-imported design called the Eskie and one of his own designs called the Osprey. The Intrepid reviewed was not equipped with a rudder. Reentry into the large cockpit opening was easy. 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