Category: Gallery

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]LOW WATER WHITEWATER ON THE EEL RIVER

A beautiful spring Sunday brought out a bunch of SOAR owners to paddle the Class 3 Outlet Creek run of the Eel River in Mendocino County. We usually do not scout the rapids on this run, but the river was lower than we expected and the rapids were very technical. One rapid included several tricky sharp turns that everyone made smoothly. Included in these images are photos of Ron & Nick Pavelka, Dan & Bridget Cramer, Carl Inglin, Jay Arey and friend.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2066,2067,2068,2069,2070,2071,2072″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]CAPE COD YACHT TENDER

Greetings Larry:

After completing a ten-day cruise with visits to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Cutty Hunk, Newport (RI) and other points, I wanted to let you know how well my SOAR 14 worked as a tender to my thirty-foot sail boat, an Olson 911 S. For part of this trip the SOAR was stowed in its bag lashed to the cabin top. I was able to inflate it in the cockpit and launch it without much trouble. For the rest of the trip we towed the SOAR both under power and sail. It towed well. As it weighs less than other typical tenders it likely caused less speed reduction.

Carrying three crew members plus gear back and forth to shore the SOAR was solid and stable. I much prefer the simplicity of paddling to fussing with an outboard motor and fuel. Finding a tie-up spot at a at a crowded dinghy dock was easier due to the SOAR’s slender shape. After a day of sailing we had fun exploring the harbor in the SOAR.

Thanks for producing a sturdy and useful craft. I’m glad I found the SOAR instead of buying a run-of-the-mill inflatable yacht-tender.

Best Regards,
Norman

Photo credits: Ann Cathcart[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2058,2059,2060,2061,2062,2063″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]BC RANGERS ON THE DALL RIVER

Dall River Trip

The Dall River trip was a working trip for the Park Ranger Patrol to assess usage of the area. The Fisheries section of the Ministry was also along to assess the river.

We flew out of Muncho Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada, and landed 150 km in the heart of the Northern Rocky Mountains at Dall Lake in Denetiah Provinical Park. We camped there and then headed to the river the next morning. The most exciting section was a straight hour and half section of Class 2 and Class 3 whitewater. From the Dall, we entered the Turnagain River and got picked up by a float plane at the Guide Outfitter camp at the junction with Sandpile Creek. The trip was about 80Km in total. The SOAR worked great, easy to paddle and handle. They also carried all the gear with no problem. We had 2 S14s and 2 S16s.

Peter Goetz, BC Parks, Fort Nelson BC[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2049,2050,2051,2052,2053,2054,2055″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]ADVENTURE IN THE GRAND CANYON

Hi Larry,

We just back from the Grand Canyon and ready to go again. The SOAR 16 was the perfect craft for us. No flips and tons of fun. We turned out to be the safety and rescue boat for the hard shell tandem open canoes. They were excellent boaters and had incredible runs, but each had a swim or two and were happy to climb in fore and aft in the SOAR and help us paddle after their boats. What a gas to go sliding down those big brown tongues, flying off the crest of the waves, and than bouncing back and forth through the wave trains. We found our own lines, sometimes on the edges, sometimes down the middle, almost always just where we wanted to be. A couple of misjudgments put us into holes, but a bit of luck, experience, and desperation got us through. Sometimes the bow was leaning one way while the stern was being twisted another, and yet we always a sense that S16 could handle it. And what a great couch on shore for a bunch of tired paddlers to lounge in the shade, too!

After such a fine performance, we treated the boat to a shampoo and conditioner before putting it away. We never got to try our self rescue system in the rapids, but the one inch flip line under the bottom never was a problem, and worked nicely when tested in an eddy. We traded boats one day, and our friends did manage to flip the S16 front over back in a hole. They came out laughing and appreciated the handles along the sides. Thanks, Larry, for a great craft. Enjoy the pics from Crystal and Lava.

Jim Lawton and Helen Buttmer, Seattle WA[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2026,2027,2028,2029,2030″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]SCOUTS ON THE SAN JUAN RIVER (PAUSE SLIDESHOW)
Our Scout troop had a great trip on the San Juan river last week. The SOAR 16 canoes performed beyond my expectations in every way. They are very stable compared to hard shell canoes, and maneuver extremely well. In the rapids they performed better loaded down with people and gear than when we went back through the big ones with just people.

Our first pass down Government Rapid, a Class III with a big hole, everyone went through (5 canoes) without any upsets. It was so much fun we decided to unload two canoes, portage back to get above the rapid, and run it again several times. We had a few spills, but it was a lot of fun. I cannot say enough good about the SOAR canoes. I am very happy with the investment I made.

At the end of this month I will be running the Weber River in the mountains east of Ogden, Utah. Next summer we are planning on the Green River, Desolation canyon and Gray Canyon. 75 miles with ~50 rapids!!!

Thanks,
Glen Berry San Marcos, CA[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]S16 SGOES VERSATILITY IN ONTARIO
These are some photos sent to us by Andrew Bialon of Oakville, Ontario showing the versatility of his S16. Thanks for sharing![/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]PRO PIONEER ON THE LOWER CHARLIE
Dave Feeken of Kenai AK sent us these photos. No commentary from Dave, but I think the photos speak for themselves. Both the Pro Pioneer and the scenery look spectacular.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”1993,1994,1995,1996,1997″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]DAVE PAYER LIVES NORTH AND PADDLES SOUTH
I am sending you a bunch of photos from several trips.

In August 2005 I spent two weeks travelling 150 miles on a couple of local Wild and Scenic Rivers: Birch Creek in Interior Alaska, and Delta River in the Alaska Range. I was travelling with 2 friends who hadn’t paddled in years and had limited whitewater experience. Neither of these rivers is particularly difficult, but both are remote and include fast current, sharp bends, Class II and III rapids, sweepers, and strainers. I paddled my Old Town canoe and set my friends up in my fully loaded S16. I was worried that they might get into trouble with the obstacles, but my fears were unfounded. “Eddy” (my SOAR) was exceedingly forgiving, never coming close to capsizing or getting pinned despite being swept against sweepers and pinballing through boulders. By the end of the trip my friends had caught on and were paddling with confidence. Another successful adventure!

I am also including some photos of our trip to the San Juan River last fall. in southeastern Utah, as well as a photo on the Sheenjak. Our SOAR 16 continues to perform admirably.

David Payer
USFWS, ANWR, Fairbanks AK[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]BC RIVER RANGERS CONQUER ANOTHER REMOTE RIVER
Hi Larry,

For the September Long Weekend a group of 11 of us headed out to tackle the Wokkpash and Racing River. It was an amazing trip with lots of sunshine and fall colours. The trip was about 40 km from the put in point to the pullout point.

The boats took a beating on the sharp rocks and walls in the Wokkpash Canyon, but were hardly even scratched.

We also took a 10 day Nahanni River trip. There are lots of great photos, but am sending you this one, just below Virginia Falls….enjoy

Peter Goetz, British Columbia Parks[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”1959,1960,1961,1962,1963″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]THOM AND KENZO IN SNOWY SWITZERLAND

These photos were sent to me by Andre our distributor in Germany. The photos are of Thomas and his dog Kenzo who live somewhere in Switzerland. Evidently Thom has some big travel plans, and it seems like an S14 was his boat of choice, so he drove to Nurnberg Germany and picked up his S14. As long as the lakes and rivers near his home weren’t frozen over, a bit of snow was not going to deter Thom from taking his SOAR for a few test paddles.

Enjoy the winter weather![/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”1945,1946,1947,1948,1949″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ masonry_style=”true” item_spacing=”1px” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]