Northwest Kayaks

When we need to bring a kayak to a race, we choose to bring Northwest Kayaks. To have the best, we have personally hauled them all the way to California. These boats are both versatile and fast. Our choice is the Seascape double or triple, when the race is a three person format. You can never know in advance the conditions or course layout in an adventure race. That’s why these boats are ideal. I would be comfortable shoving off into the night, in any conditions. They can take any weather and remain stable while still beating the field for their performance.

Finally, when the race is over, Northwest Kayaks make great family boats. They are stable and can carry loads of gear. A Seascape tandem retails for about $3,600 and would be the best family boat investment you could make. And for family adventures with the kids, the Outdoor Adventure Center offers great trips to paddle the San Juan Islands, whitewater rafting, and mountain biking and hiking trips. Just choose the trip and they provide the rest.

To power these boats, we exclusively use Epic paddles. We all primarily use the Mid Wing Full Carbon. These paddles are made for both sprints and long distance. They have a unique design that has not been matched. We have found that they truly provide the best stability with the cleanest entry and exit. They are extremely lightweight which makes an enormous difference when paddling long distances. The Mid wing Full Carbon retails for $450 and is worth every penny.
Contributed by, Glenn Rogers
Top photo by, Mike Bitton