Section 10: Associations, Clubs, Manufacturers, Outfitters, Shops

For an extensive listing of canoe and kayak websites, see:
http://www.infohub.com/TRAVEL/ADVENTURE/RECREATION/Kayaking.html

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Associations
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American Canoe Association

The United States governing body of paddlesport, the ACA offers event sanctioning, instructor certification, and liability insurance.

Mailing Address:
7432 Alban Station Blvd. Suite B-226
Springfield, VA 22150

Phone: (703)451-0141

Fax: (703)451-2245

Email: acadirect-at-aol.com

WWW URL: www.aca-paddler.org

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N.A.W.T.C.- - North American Water Trails Conference

There is some exciting news for paddlers in seeking places to paddle. An outgrowth of the first international conference held in the Fall of 93 on the Hudson River, the concept of a continent wide system of water trails is rapidly moving forward to the reality stage.

The NAWTC is a coalition of private, non-profit, and public benefit organizations and agencies, who share a common desire; to build a truly contiguous North American Water Trail system for the boating public and promoting Ecotourism (a balance of resource protection, recreational access and user responsibility).

NAWTC is truly national in scope as can be seen by its volunteer officers:

  1. President: David Getchell,Sr. - Maine Island Trail Association,
  2. Vice-President: Franz Gimmler - Chesapeake Water Trail,
  3. Secretary: Sandie Nelson - Washington State Water Trails,
  4. Treasurer: Craig Poole - Hudson River Waterway Association.

Some of these areas already have detailed printed guides to paddling on their trails such as The Maine Island Trail and the Hudson Waterway's Paddlers Guide, both of which detail launching spots, camping possibilities and advice on local conditions and safety concerns.

To request more information or be added to the NAWTC E-mail list send your request to: cpoole-at-earth.cnct.com

Official address is:
North American Water Trails Conference, NAWTC
c/o David Getchell, Sr.
RR 1, Box 3355
Appleton, Me. 04862

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Trade Association of Sea Kayaking

An association of outfitters, manufacturers, schools, and shops which promotes sea kayaking interests and sponsers symposia.

Mailing Address:
12455 North Wauwatosa Road
Mequon, WI 53097

Phone: (414)242-5228

Fax: (414)242-4428

Email: nwh-at-earth.execpc.com

WWW URL: http://www.viewit.com/wtr/TASK.html

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Clubs
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California Kayak Friends

Dues:
$20 per household
Features:
About 500 members, monthly newsletter, day and camping trips, library, videos, other goodies.
Contacts:
Our Fearless Leader:
Len Goodman (818)885-6182
down2thec-at-aol.com
Mailing Address:
California Kayak Friends
14252 Culver Drive #A199
Irvine, CA 92714
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.intelenet.com/clubs/ckf
Mailing list: ckf-request-at-lists.intelenet.net

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Chicago Area Sea Kayaking Association (CASKA)

Dues:
$15 per household
Features:
Over 150 members, bimonthly newsletter.
Contacts:
Chicagoland Canoe Base, (773)777-1489

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Florida Sea Kayaking Association

Dues:
$15 individual, $20 family.
Features:
Bimonthly newsletter, day and camping trips. Chapters in many parts of the state. Kayaking clinics (kayaking 101, rescues, rolling, surfing, bracing, Greenland techniques, and others).
Contacts:
Membership:
Bruce Meier (904)733-5750
meierba-at-navair.navy.mil
Mailing Address:
3068 Merlin Dr. N,
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.jacksonville.net/~dldecker/fska.htm
Email to: kayakers-at-hotmail.com

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Great Lakes Sea Kayak Club

Dues:
$8 individual
Features:
Newsletter
May, August, and Gales of November rendezvous
BCU instruction
Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium
Contacts:
Internet: http://www.premiumtechnology.com/mk/great.htm

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Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association

Dues:
$10 per year
Features:
150 members, 8 newsletters a year.
Contacts:
Email to: Rita Dodd - rdodd4055-at-aol.com
WWW URL: http://www.goldcar.com/Kayak/

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North West Sea Kayakers

Features:
An informal association of sea kayakers in Great Britain.
Contacts:
WWW URL: http://www.nwsk.freeserve.co.uk

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Prairie Coast Paddlers

Dues:
$15 individual, $15 family.
Features:
Trips to many places in the Great Lakes.
Contacts:
Membership:
Dan Leigh (847)392-8190
ckykrleigh-at-aol.com
Mailing Address:
Prairie Coast Paddlers, c/o Dan Leigh
3205 St. James St.
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Internet:
WWW URL: http://rmkhome.northstarnet.org/Paddlers

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San Francisco Bay Area Sea Kayaking Kayakers (BASK)

Dues:
$25
Features:
Monthly meetings, newsletter, trips, clinics.
Contacts:
Internet:
Email to: bask-at-bask.org
WWW URL: http://www.bask.org

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Manufacturers
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Current Designs


Current Designs
10124 McDonald Park Rd.
Sidney, BC
Canada V8L 3X9
Phone: (604)655-1822
Internet: http://www.cdkayak.com

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Dagger


Dagger Canoe Company
P.O. Box 1500
Harriman, TN 27748
Phone: (423)882-0404
Internet: http://www.dagger.com

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Easy Rider


Easy Rider Canoe & Kayak Co.
15666 W. Valley Hwy.
P.O. Box 88108
Seattle, WA 98138
Phone: (425)228-3633
Internet: http://www.easyriderkayaks.com

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Eddyline


Eddyline
1344 Ashten Road
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: (360)757-2300
Internet: http://www.eddyline.com

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Georgian Bay Kayak Ltd.


231 Gordon Drive
Penetanguishene, Ontario
Canada, L9M 1Y2
Phone: (705)549-3722
Internet: http://www.bconnex.net/~timkayak/
An interesting point of view on kayak safety and information on attachable sponsons, which this company sells.

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Hydra


Rotocast
3645 NW 67th St.
Miami, FL 33147
Phone: (888)55-HYDRA
Internet: http://www.rotocast.com/hydra

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Mariner Kayaks


2134 Westlake Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206)284-8404
Internet: http://www.marinerkayaks.com

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Necky Kayaks


1100 Riverside Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7P1
Phone: (604)850-1206
Internet: http://www.necky.com

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Northwest Kayaks


Northwest Kayaks Inc.
15145 NE 90th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (206)869-1107
Internet: http://www.nwkayaks.com

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Old Town


Old Town Canoe Co.
58 Middle Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Phone: (207)827-5514
Internet: http://www.otccanoe.com

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Perception


Perception, Inc.
111 Kayaker Way
P.O. Box 8002
Easley, SC 29641
Phone: (864)855-5995
Internet: http://www.kayaker.com

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Prijon


Wildwasser Sport USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 4617
Boulder, CO 80306
Phone: (303)444-2336
Internet: http://www.wildnet.com

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Seda


P.O. Box 997
Chula Vista, CA 91912
Phone: (800)322-SEDA
Internet: http://www.SedaKayak.com

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Outfitters
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Adventure Challenge

Features:
Instructional school offering: Beginner Courses, One Day Trips, Half Day Trips, Rolling Clinics, Private Lessons, and Tours. ACA Certified Instructors.
Contacts:
Adventure Challenge, Richmond VA
phone: (804) 276-7600
fax: (804) 276-9750
WWW URL: http://adventurechallenge.com
Email to: advchal-at-erols.com

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Camano Island Inn

Features:
We are a small, waterfront hotel on the west shore of Camano Island, about a hour drive north of Seattle, or south of the Canadian border. We offer sea kayaks for rent in order to explore local waters or whale watch, and also allow paddlers to paddle to our beach, store their kayaks, enjoy a night in a luxurious bed, and then enjoy a big breakfast before continuing on their journey.
Contacts:
Phone:
(888)718-0783
Mailing Address:
Camano Island Inn
Jon and Kari Soth
1054 S. West Camano Drive
Camano Island, WA 98292
Internet:
WWW URL: http://camanoislandinn.com
Email to: reservations-at-camanoislandinn.com

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Folding Kayak Adventures

Features:
We rent folding sea kayaks to experienced kayakers originating their trips anywhere in the USA.
Contacts:
Phone: (206) 522-8249
Email to: kayakadv-at-eskimo.com

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Great Canadian Ecoventures

Features:
Our little company offers a rather unique service in the Canadian Northwest Territories - the provision of canoe rentals & logistical support in extreme remote areas for independent experienced canoeists. We will also have kayaks available in select areas by 1998
Contacts:
Phone:
(800)667-9453
Fax:
(250)752-0969
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.bcsupernet.com/users/gce/noescort.htm
Email to: gce-at-qb.island.net

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Monterey Bay Kayaks

Features:
Natural History Tours of both Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough;
Rentals of open and closed deck kayaks;
Classes including: Open Deck Classes, Basic Skills (in closed deck boats), Navigation, Eskimo Rolling, Surf Skills, Stroke Clinic, and Advanced Rescue. Our instructors are ACA certified and private lessons are available.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
Monterey Bay Kayaks
693 Del Monte Avenue
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone:
(408)373-KELP (5357)
(800)649-5357
Fax:
(408)373-0119
Internet:
WWW URL: http://montereykayaks.com,
Email to: jcs-at-montereykayaks.com

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Naturally Superior Adventures

Features:
We operate an outfitting/guiding company located on Lake Superior between Pukaskwa national and Lake Superior Provincial Parks.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
Naturally Superior Adventures
RR #1, Lake Superior, Wawa,
Ontario, P0S 1K0
Canada
Phone/Fax:
(705)856-2939
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.naturallysuperior.com
Email to: rock-at-naturallysuperior.com

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The Northwest Passage

Features:
Basic to Intermediate paddling instruction certification on the Great Lakes and in Chicagoland. Free introductory sea kayak clinic, wilderness first aid certification courses, and multi-day trips to the Greek Islands, Canadian Arctic, Belize, Apostle Islands, and Door County, Wisconsin.
Contacts:
Phone:
1-800-RECREATE (732-7328)
FAX:
(847)256-4476
Mailing Address:
The Nortwest Passage
1130 Greenleaf Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091
Internet:
Email to: nwp-at-ix.netcom.com

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Paint Island Canoe & Kayak

Features:
Offering recreational canoes and kayaks, boat kits, gear and accessories, training and guided trips through local waterways in Bordentown, NJ.
Contacts:
Phone:
(609)324-9200
Mailing Address:
350 Farnsworth Avenue
Bordentown, NJ 08505
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.paintisland.com/

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Paddle Masters

Features:
We are located in St. Paul, MN. Our focus is on ACA and BCU instruction, however we do some 1/2 day tours and week long expedition training trips.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
Paddle Masters
953 Ashland Avenue,
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone:
(651)227-5747
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.paddlemasters.com
Email to: info-at-paddlemasters.com

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Sea Kayak Italia - Elba Island

Features:
Offering 11-day sea kayaking adventures on Elba Island, Tuscany, Italy. The Elba Sea Kayak Center offers these trips in the Mediterranean in the spring and fall. Each trip is limited to 8 people.
Contacts:
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.seakayakitaly.com,
Email to: bkossy-at-igc.apc.org

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Wild Earth Adventures - Dunedin, New Zealand

Features:
Sea kayak tours at the Otago Penninsula in the South Island of New Zealand.
Contacts:
Phone:
+64-3-473-6535
Mobile Phone:
025-721-931
Fax:
+64-3-473-6539
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6269
Dunedin, New Zealand
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.nzwildearth.com,
Email to: andy-at-nzwildearth.com

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Shops
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Great River Outfitters

Features:
We import and distribute high quality British boats and gear.
Our retail store in Michigan carries a very extensive inventory of sea and whitewater kayaks and accessories. We carry the widest selection of specialized sea kayaking products in the U.S. Mail orders welcome.
We offer BCU sanctioned sea kayak courses in our capacity as a Nordkapp Trust Sea Kayak Center.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
Great River Outfitters, Inc.
4180 Elizabeth Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48328
Phone:
(248)683-4770
Fax:
(248)644-4960
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.erols.com/rapids/GRO
Email to: GROkayak-at-ix.netcom.com

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The Northwest Outdoor Center

Features:
Kayaks, paddling gear, classes, rentals, and tours.
Over 100 kayaks available to rent & demo right from their docks on Lake Union.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
2100 Westlake Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone:
(206)281-9694
Toll Free in the US: (800)683-0637
Fax:
(206)282-0690
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.nwoc.com/default.htm
Email to: kayaknwoc-at-nwoc.com

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Ocean River Sports

Features:
Kayaks, paddling gear, classes, rentals, and tours.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
1437 Store St.
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 3J6
Phone:
(250)381-4233
Toll Free: (800)909-4233
Fax:
(250)361-3536
Internet:
WWW URL: http://www.oceanriver.com
Email to: info-at-oceanriver.com

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Pacific Water Sports

Contacts:
16055 Pacific Hwy. South
Seattle, WA 98188
Phone: (206)246-9385

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The Small Boat Shop

Features:
A large selection of canoes, kayaks, rowing shells, dinghies, whitewater kayaks, and sea kayaks.
ACA Certified kayaking courses in indoor pool.
On site demos.
Beginner tours at certain times.
Contacts:
The SmallBoat Shop
144 Water St., Norwalk CT 06854
Phone: (203) 854-5223

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