NuCanoe Rower in Action

The second prototype NuCanoe Rower is tested on the water and proves a great success! The NuCanoe flies through the water and still tracks straight. The videos feature NuCanoe designer Tim Niemier and Rower designer James Thomas. The Rower will be available for sale in early January.

NuCanoe - Duck Boat

More developments underway and soon to be available! This custom duck blind is designed for use with the NuCanoe and easily installs in only a few minutes. Lightweight, waterproof, and adjustable, it provides hunters with great cover and concealment - and a place for the dog!

Row, Row, Row Your NuCanoe

A sneak peak into what is in the works at NuCanoe......

Here are some photos and a video from the initial test of a prototype add-on rowing kit for the NuCanoe. The NuCanoe was real fast in the water and still tracks great. The rowing kit will be compatible with existing NuCanoe models, and will not require any hull modifications! The
rowing is expected to be available by January 2008.

Look at this Beauty!

Received via email from NuCanoe user Bill Soscia of Bradenton, FL:


Look at this beauty. I caught him on a live shrimp on a circle hook. He was 16lbs, 36 inches. We got a quick photo, he was revived and released. The NuCanoe is great. Thanks.

Bill

A River Runs Through It

A River Runs Through It

Editorial & Photos By Gary DeVon
Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune
19 July 2007

This year’s Greater Columbia Water Trails Inaugural River Run from Oroville to Tonasket was a great time, although my arms were just about worn out by the time my friends Mo (Maureen), Geoff and I finally passed under the Fourth Street Bridge.

We planned on splitting the paddling chores in a single canoe, but opted instead for the three Nu Canoes that Ed Lawrence of Extreme Adventures offered us to try. We each had our own craft - a kind of combination kayak and canoe to navigate down the mighty Okanogan. I think Mo thought it was going to be more of a river “float.” That was just wishful thinking as we all soon found out that if we didn’t paddle we’d have been at it all night. As it was our timing was perfect - last in the water and last out - just in time for a great steak dinner at the Tonasket Eagles.

Arnie Marchand, one of the event’s organizers, commented to me the other day that some people were speculating that all three of us “were out of our minds” so to speak. However, the event was not a race so my friends and I took our sweet time exploring the river, having lunch on a sandy beach and stopping often to cool down from the 90 plus degree heat with a swim.

Those who have only driven the highway and have never paddled from Oroville to Tonasket might not realize just how much the Okanogan meanders. A trip of 16 road miles becomes a trip of 25 miles by river. After paddling around the first of many oxbows that greet you as you leave Oroville it dawns on you that you’ve only made it as far as the gravel pile south of town. However, once you finally reach that elusive Ellisforde Bridge the river straightens considerably and it’s a quick last effort to get you to Tonasket.

The little rapids just before Tonasket’s Fourth Street Bridge are fun. Take it from me if you hit them just right for maximum effect you can end up with a face full of water while mumbling a “thank you” under your breath to Ed who loaned you a dry bag for your camera before departing the Oroville access point.

Although much smaller, the rapids remind my old college buddy Geoff and I of our first canoe adventure down the Smith Fork in Montana. To Geoff’s older brother, the River Ranger’s disbelief, we went in three times the first day. Our scrambles to right the canoe were accompanied by shouts of “save the Scotch” echoing against the steep canyon walls.

No Scotch on this trip and no getting stuck balanced precariously on a big rock either. No, the Okanogan is a gentle river and with the exception of McLaughlin Falls further south (which I look forward to tackling some day) is just perfect for “stillwater” paddle trips.

I’m glad our northern leg of the river from Oroville to Tonasket is the beginning of the Greater Columbia River Trail and I’m glad I got in on the inaugural voyage with my friends. I’m already looking forward to next year.

Lastly, my apologies to author Norman Maclean for borrowing the title of his classic book on life and fly fishing. It’s one of my favorites, although his Young Men and Fire might be more appropriate for the county this week.

NuCanoe Camping @ Lake Diablo

Diablo Lake in the North Cascades is a pristine & scenic place, and what better way to get lost in it than to take a NuCanoe camping to a remote, boat-in campground. We set off on the 2+ mile paddle to the campsite at the worst of time of day, early afternoon as the wind was blowing and the water was chopping. That made the paddling a bit rough, as did a bit of confusion in finding the unmarked campsite. But, overall, the journey was quite remarkable - just take a look at the pics. The NuCanoes cut through the waves & chop, delivering the passengers and gear safefully to the campsite. Once there, tranquility returned and a evening of trolling for fish (too elusive for us!) followed. Great times. Great setting. And great transport via the NuCanoe!

NuCanoe Anglers Reel 'em In

A few novice anglers met up for a camping & fishing weekend at Moran State Park over the Memorial Day weekend. Equipped with a modest amount of knowledge, basic fishing gear, and three NuCanoe Adventurers, they hit the lake in search of Rainbow Trout. After a slow start, lessons were learned and the results were great!

NuCanoe @ the Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic

NuCanoe was one of the sponsors of the recent Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic. With 282 anglers in this year's competition, it is, as far as is known, the largest kayak fishing contest in the world. Here's the complete article and photos:

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?JaxKayakFishing/364a2a78d4/b8d4654b1f/609cc906fa

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?JaxKayakFishing/364a2a78d4/b8d4654b1f/c7c31dc57d

Greg Naylor of Jacksonville, FL was the lucky winner of the rigged up NuCanoe Adventurer. Here's Greg (right) with Blake Young of NuCanoe Inc.:

NuCanoe....Scuba Dive Boat!

Whatcom Outdoor Expo

A few pictures from the Whatcom Outdoor Expo in Bellingham.

East Coast Kayak Fishing in Jamaica Bay, NY

"Wow! Did I have a lot of fun with the NuCanoe! It was so cool to stand up and fish. I can't wait to fish again will a little less wind."

Al Stillman
Jersey Paddler Pro Fishing Tem
ECKF Team Member
www.eastcoastkayakfishing.com

Bellingham Bay Photos

Standing tall in choppy waters

Tossing disc on the water

The elusive Bellingham Bay seal emerges for a quick looksee...

NuCanoe Rigging Options

This NuCanoe was rigged out by Bucky Schoocraft, proprietor of the teamyakfish.com website and NuCanoe SE Region Sales Rep. Included are an anchor trolley system, rod holders, paddle holders, and more. Just goes to show the versatility of the NuCanoe as a customizable fishing platform.