Sound Rowers would like to thank the following for their support of Sound Rowers and the Great Cross Sound Race!
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Sale/wanted notices will be posted for approximately one month at a time.
To post, send an email describing your item (including price, location, and contact info) to
webmaster@soundrowers.org.
Posted March 9, 2010
Cedar strip Jensen V1 racing canoe. Adjustable tractor seats, foot braces, self bailer, 34 lbs. A few dings, but beautiful boat that always gets a lot of attention at races. Former owner was Mike Johnson (legendary flatwater racer from Montana). Always stored indoors. $1000 OBO. Would work a trade for an Epic V10. Email snowshoegoon@yahoo.com for photos.
Posted February 21, 2010
Think Legend surfski, carbon, 22 lbs. One and a half years old, great condition. Hardly used. Located in Port Orchard. $2500. Contact Shane at kiwibaker@aol.com or (253) 857-8365 before 8:30 pm.
Posted February 17, 2010
Two 15' downriver, whitewater, fiberglass, racing kayaks. $200 each. Contact: Kerry at 360-595-2403, evenings. Located in Whatcom County.
Updated February 17, 2010
Custom Kayaks Synergy: Hybrid layup, 35 lbs., excellent condition, almost as stable as the Sport or Evo but faster. 5” hatch, two rudders, located in Portland; full review on Surfski.info, Price reduced to $1,600 OBO. Call Scott at 503.396.0842.
Updated February 10, 2010
Price reduced! Speedstroke Kayak Ergometer, located in Bellingham.
Great condition, about 1 year old. New ropes.
Great workout, very similar to kayaking on water.
$1000.00 OBO.
Contact Shaun at ssulli@comcast.net or 360-961-4895.
Posted January 7, 2010
Jantex Medium Plus all carbon wing paddle for sale (210 to 220cm). As new condition, hardly used, $410.
Contact Peter on 206 706 9279, or pvturcan@comcast.net.
Posted January 5, 2010
Necky Looksha III. Kevlar with clear coat finish and mango colored deck. Small fracture
of the clear coat at the very front tip, otherwise in excellent shape. Stored in the garage,
built at the factory in Abbotsford BC in 2001. Located in Sammamish. Asking $1200. Contact
Mike Martin at 425.463.5487 or mwmartin53@aol.com.
Posted December 29, 2009
Wenonah Racing Canoe - $799.00.
Single bucket sliding seat, foot brace, wood gunwales, marine aluminum, ultra-light Kevlar. 18 lbs., very, very light!
Second owner owned approx. 12 years, used a few times, purchased from first owner who had it made for around $3,000
including extras (wood, seat, foot brace). Model J120, a rare Jensen design, verified by Wenonah staff.
Designed for original owner who is a small person, under 135 lbs. (I'm selling for the second owner, who has moved east).
Always stored indoors and/or under cover. Local pickup in LaConner, Washington; delivery to Seattle is possible.
Contact Ellen at skye@cnw.com or 360.466.2202 (unlisted).
Posted November 28, 2009
Little River marine Sea Shell 24 convertible (double or single) shell.
Was damaged, professionally repaired. Beautiful spruce oars. $1500
Contact Russell Brown (360) 531-0100.
Posted November 16, 2009
Vajda Supersonic 01 M (K1). Marathon layup (~19 lbs), clear carbon outside, Kevlar inside, white racing stripes on aft deck. Foot pump, rotating &
fixed seats, weed and sprint rudders, sock and heavy zippered bag. Great condition, just some gel coat scratches. Most excellent for somebody under 175 lbs. $2250 firm. Contact Don at 206-226-6975 or surfski@gmail.com.
Posted November 16, 2009
Richmond Unlimited (prone) Paddleboard. It's a "big guy" board, or a stable but fast beginner board. It recently took a spill and has some light damage on the bow
and stern, just above the flatwater waterline, which have been temporarily repaired with epoxy, and at two places on the deck which have been taped. $800 OBO. Contact Don at 206-226-6975 or surfski@gmail.com.
Posted November 16, 2009
Fenn Mako XT tandem for sale. Lightweight vacuum carbon lay-up (46 lbs) with adjustable footwells in both cockpits.
This boat is in excellent condition and has been stored indoors. $3300 or best offer. Contact Larry at 360-319-2043 or
largoo1@comcast.net.
posted March 3, 2010
Wanted: C2 marathon racing canoe, kevlar, preferably 32" hull, 2 man. will pick up. thanks, braden
bradengustafson@nas.com.
posted November 28, 2009
Looking for tandem marathon racing canoe...V1 type design.
Please contact Pete Wells at 360 671 2004
or c/o nwlight@comcast.net.
ongoing
Anyone want to donate a human powered craft (kayaks, canoes, rowing boats or shells) to a new club developing on San Juan Island? We'll take boats that need a little elbow grease but we'll pass if your old boat is already a planter box. I'll collect any offerings, unless you want the excuse to come out for an island visit. Thanks - David Halpern (360) 378 5721 or halpern@rockisland.com.
January 1, 2010
Once again Shane and Terrie will be hosting a 12 mile race/paddle/row around Fox Island. Race will start at 10 am sharp. Late comers can time themselves. If you think it will take you 3 hours consider starting at 9:30. Everyone must wear a PFD. If there is a strong south wind blowing there will be an 8 mile alternative course. No flatwater kayaks, open canoes or flatwater shells. Note there are no restrooms in the area.
Directions to start from Hwy 16 in Gig Harbor: Exit Hwy 16 at Wollochet Dr (from the north) or Olympic Dr (from the south) and turn west. Olympic will join Wollochet at a T intersection. At the head of Wollochet Bay (it will be on your left) follow the curve to the left around the bay then to the right up the hill. It becomes Artondale Dr. At 70th Ave NW turn left and follow it to a stop on Warren Dr. Turn right. Follow Warren to the F I Bridge. The race will start in the boat ramp parking lot just beyond the bridge and on the right. There is limited parking so carpool if you can. No entry fee, some awards.
January 2, 2010
One way, 6.5 mile race, starting at 11am near Gas Works and finishing at Magnuson Park. Good food (donations appreciated), T-shirts,
and shuttle service are included in the $30 registration fee. Website: www.paddlingdynamics.com/challenge.
Winter race series open to outrigger and surfski paddlers. Race schedule at: www.pnworca.org.
CORA and International outrigger races: JerichoOutrigger.com.
March 22–27, 2010
Cascade Canoe and Kayak boathouse in Renton, WA. Coached by Dan Henderson and focussing on going faster.
Cost is $495 for the week. Contact Dan at 425.430.0111 or
danh@canoe-kayak.com for more information.
Sunday April 25, 2010
Bellingham, WA.
Website: www.danharrischallenge.com.
Sunday May 30, 2010
Bellingham, WA. Website: www.skitosea.org.
June 6, 2010
Bowen Island, B.C. Canada. Website: www.roundbowenchallenge.com.
June 20, 2010
Port Townsend, WA. Website: naowrc.wordpress.com
July 17, 2010
Cape Ann, Glouceter, MA. 20+ miles of open ocean racing against the best on the continent. Website: www.blackburnchallenge.com/Blackburn.html.
July 24, 2010
Would you do a paddle race if
You will have all of the above, in one place, on this day. The second annual Alert Bay 360 is open to any self propelled craft capable of circumnavigating the 12 km around Cormorant Island. At the northeast end of Vancouver Island, Alert Bay is easily accessed within a days drive from Vancouver, B.C. or Seattle, WA.
Mark you calendar now and make a weekend of it! There are lots of activities for non paddling spouses and family members. Various accommodations are available including beach side camping and private cabins. Paddle for the cash, stay for the scenery!
July 31-August 1, 2010
Stevenson, WA. Contact: JD Davies.
August 21-22, 2010
Golden Gate, CA. Website: www.ussurfski.com.
September 4, 2010
Bastrop to Columbus, Texas. Registration opens February 1, 2010! Website: www.coloradoriver100.com.
September 11, 2010
Washington Park, Anacortes, WA. Distance: approximately 20 miles. All human-powered craft welcome.
Race info will be updated at www.expeditionpaddlers.blogspot.com.
September 18, 2010
Bellingham, WA. Website: www.bellinghamtraverse.com.
December 4, 2010
Deception Pass, Wa.
The challenging 5 mile course takes paddlers through the swirling waters of Deception Pass! This race is for experienced paddlers with proven self-rescue skills. Race start will be at 1pm ahead of a 1:25pm slack in the pass.
All of the above and more. surfskiracing.com.
Wednesday nights during daylight savings at Bloedel-Donovan park, Lake Whatcom. Distance: 3.6 miles; 6pm start. Free - show up and paddle! All human powered watercraft welcome. Active Yahoo newsgroup at whatcompaddlers.
Wednesday nights during daylight savings at the North Shore Recreation Area in Magnuson Park (Sail Sandpoint area), Lake Washington. Distance: 3mi and 6mi; 6pm start. Free! All human powered watercraft welcome. Join our Google group to keep informed.
Interested in racing, but not quite sure how to get started? Some of our more established members have graciously offered to mentor new competitors. Mentoring covers a range of activities and may include training sessions or tips, helping you get to the race, walking you through registration, competing with or along side you so you won't get lost, and above all ensuring you have a good time!
Currently Steve Wells of Evergreen Rowing in Tacoma, Michael Furtado in Bellevue, and Kathy McCormack have offered to mentor any rowers who are interested. Please feel free to contact them if you'd like some help getting started!
Have experience you'd like to share? Send an email to your webmaster@soundrowers.org and add your name to the mentor list.
In addition to mentoring, Steve has a small number of boats and oars he can make available at races - just make sure you place your request in advance so he can plan transportation. Available boats are: Aero, 24, Flyweight, and Double.
December 2009: Sound Rowers member Dan Baharav's book, Sea Kayaking from Mountains to Ocean: Reflections on watershed ecology in the Washington Pacific Northwest is now available at www.murreletpublishing.com
Jeff Knakal, our intrepid newsletter editor, rowed the Erie Canal. Read all about it in his reports.
Martin Myers and company paddled from Anacortes to Alaska. Check out the party's log files.