Stohlquist demo pfds on sale

Stohly's XTraxt-d rescue vest. Baaaad, dude. My XL is in red, lightly used, $113.75.
Updated 3/17/2010

Time to rotate out the old reliable demo stock of Stohlquist pfds, and get ready to bring in next year's jackets. Here's what we have at the Creek, waiting for loving homes... all are in excellent shape, zero to VERY minimal fading, all with "RCB" marked on the upper back.

These prices are 35% off the MSRP for each of these jackets. WA residents add 9% tax. You can pay me by check or cash; shipping is $8 for the first jacket and $4 each after that. Buy a used demo Eddyline boat, paddle, or any of the Stohlquist outerwear I'm rotating along with your pfd, and you might get a break on the total cost... that's up for discussion.

Click the pfd model name for a link to pics and descriptions on the Stohlquist site. These are the only jackets I have for this season, so if you want a different color or size please go to the Stohlquist site and find your nearest dealer.

Thanks,
Bill
Ruby Creek Boathouse LLC
paddlazz@comcast.net
206-940-6269

See also the blog pages showing Eddyline Kayaks and Bending Branches Paddles.

Model, size, color, price (this is 35% off MSRP)

M's Getaway L/XL Mango $ 52.00

Nemo Child Yellow $ 32.50

Nemo Infant Blue $ 32.50

Escape Youth Blue $ 32.50 (2 available)

Drifter Youth Mango $ 58.50

Wedge L Mango $ 65.00

Fisherman S/M Moss $ 78.00

Fisherman L/XL Moss $ 78.00

Fisherman L/XL Mango $ 78.00

Kitty S/M Powder Blue $ 65.00

Kitty S/M Sage $ 65.00

Kitty L/XL Powder Blue $ 65.00

Betsea L/XL Sage $ 78.00

X-Traxt XL Red $ 113.75

Escape M/L Yellow $ 39.00

W's TowMotion L/XL Powder Blue $ 97.50

Eddyline Demo Kayak sale

Ruby Creek Boathouse LLC is your independent rep for Eddyline in Washington State. We sell to your local dealers, and when we need to sell our demo fleet we support your dealers by selling to you through them. If you buy one of these boats, you’ll have 9% WA sales tax added and the sale will go through your closest dealer’s till.

Pickup address by appointment:

9117 Molly Lane #107

Anacortes WA 98221

Or contact me at 206-940-6269or paddlazz@comcast.net, if you’d like to meet elsewhere. A delivery fee may apply.

Here’s what I have available now. Prices on 2009 boats are 20-25% off this year’s MSRP for new boats. 2008 and older models are priced 25-30% off. All are in excellent condition and built in Burlington WA from Eddyline’s crazy-durable Carbonlite 2000 thermoformed ABS. Follow the links for details and specs on each model:

2009 Sandpiper, 12 ft, 28" beam, 38 lbs, blue, $949

2009 Journey, 15.5 ft, 24", 49 lbs, yellow, $1,799

2009 Fathom LV, 15.5 ft, 21", 47 lbs, red, $1,999

2008 Nighthawk 17.5, 17.5 ft, 24.5", 60 lbs, red, $1,899 (currently in Portland OR; transport can be arranged)

2007 Falcon S18, 18 ft, 21", 50 lbs, yellow, $1,899

2009 Whisper tandem, 18 ft, 28", 73 lbs, $2,199

We also have an excellent assortment of Stohlquist pfds and outerwear, including dry suits, Swift paddles, AND Bending Branches kayak and canoe paddles, that have been used for one season at demo show events. Please ask for a price list if you're interested.

Bill Walker

Ruby Creek Boathouse LLC

206-940-6269

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Join up with Paddle Kitsap!

Ruby Creek customer and long-time paddlin' purveyor of Poulsbo, John Kuntz at Olympic Outdoor Center, sent this notice out today. OOC and their associated club, Olympic Kayak Club, are putting on Paddle Kitsap for the second year, to promote paddling as a fun activity open to anyone who loves the water, and to publicize the need for public access to and from the water along the beautiful shores of Puget Sound. The 2-day event goes from Port Gamble to Kingston on Day One, and on to Poulsbo on Day Two. It features awesome meals, entertainment, refreshments and lots of new paddlin' friends. Read on...

Paddle Kitsap Paddlers SAVE on 2009 Paddle Kitsap

What is Paddle Kitsap? Welcome to Paddle Kitsap. Paddle the waterfront Pearls of North Kitsap communities and help establish the North Kitsap water trail. This spectacular 2 day fully supported paddle will be the highlight of your paddling year. Whether its a kayak, canoe, rowing, or other human powered craft you will enjoy the spectacular natural beauty, challenge of the 35 NM course, and the making of your new paddling friends. If you have been waiting to sign up for Paddle Kitsap Now is the time to get in on this great paddle! We have extended the $175 registration fee to the end of June which leaves you just 13 days to sign up. We have also added the youth price so you can take your kids on this memorable adventure. Regular Price: $225 Till June 30th: $175 Youth(16+ under) Price: $125 Click here to Sign-Up. Why Do Paddle Kitsap?1. You will paddling the entire North Kitsap Water Trail, a spectacular paddle. 2. You will be contributing to the establishment of the water trail because a portion of your fee will be donated to the North Kitsap Trails Association. 3. You will get great party gifts like a T-shirt, decal for your boat, laminated course chart you can use again and again, and the paddlers handbook. 4. You will be catered to because we provide breakfast, lunch and dinner both days as well as overnight camping area. 5. You get to listen to great live music and enjoy our beer and wine garden after the paddle both days. 6. Its a social event wrapped around paddling so you will get to make new friends and meet new paddlers. This paddle is for all skill levels from beginner to expert. With our on-water safety boats (power and kayaks) you can take off the course at any time and be shuttled back to camp if needed. Don't delay sign up today by registering on-line or by calling Olympic Outdoor Center at 1 (800) 592-5983. Thank you, John Kuntz Director Paddle Kitsap

Spring demo season is a wrap

Eddyline's Journey was the talk of the show, wherever it went this Spring.

The past crazy month and a half was packed with six demo events all over western Washington. A little work, a whole lot of fun and a bundle of new paddlers joining the family. That's what it's all about, building the fun factor and spreading the gospel about paddling.

Getting to know my colleagues in the industry was terrific for me, having seen the retail side of the business for a few years and now feeling the sore muscles from the hard work we all put in as reps. As always, there's a good level of camaraderie between competitors and it's an awesome feeling knowing that, as I'm hoisting that last boat onto my trailer at the end of the day, there'll be someone there to help if I need them.

Late April featured Dave King's annual Symposium in Port Angeles, hosted by his shop at Olympic Raft and Kayak. Three days of paddling and three nights of music and fun. Thanks Dave, ORK staff and volunteers for showing this old demo rookie how it's done.

Alder Creek hosted their demo day at the end of April, and we got to get out the Esquif fleet for this one. Paddlers of all ages and abilities showed up at Vancouver Lake, and the weather mostly cooperated in spite of dire thunderstorm predictions. Thanks to Dave Slover for recruiting the Boy Scouts to help out!

The first weekend in May, Mitch from Popeye's and I headed to Bellingham for the WAKE demo. A nice community event, with a great turnout. Thanks for setting up this one goes to Bambi Krieg, who's also Director of WCSKS coming up in September.

The big one this Spring was as always the Puget Sound Sea Kayak Symposium in Tacoma. Amazing weather, lots of sunscreen and a huge turnout of happy paddlers and interested onlookers.

A couple weeks ago we wrapped the demo season with REI days in Seattle and Portland. Long days, but great weather and again, the economic news may be dire but maybe people want to save a little gas and use a bit of human power on the water. In any case the turnout for these events all Spring was excellent.

Now that the season is a wrap, yes we have lightly-used boats and gear from Eddyline, Stohlquist, and Bending Branches available at sweet prices. If you know what I have and you know what you want, talk to me. I will be selling the boats through your nearest dealer.

Port Angeles beach in the morning, before the crowds got all the boats wet.

In the red bandanna, Mitch, from Popeye's Marine in Everett, helped dozens of happy new paddlers get acquainted with Eddyline and Emotion boats at the WAKE demo day.

Two gorgeous days of paddling beneath Mount Rainier greeted the throngs at PSSKS.

REI's demo days in Portland and Seattle hosted nearly 1,000 visitors each.

One-way ticket to a beach near you

The Ruby Creek rig rumbled out of Burlington, WA this afternoon with the first two demo model Rubicon Standup Paddle boards from Tahoe Board Works to hit the Northwest. The boards would have headed straight for the beach but they're still waiting for fins. Your first chance to hit the waves on this hot new board will come real soon. Keep an eye out. Meanwhile check out Tahoe's web site and promotional video including a surreal image of hundreds of paddlers walking on water at the start of a race event. Crazy, but fun.

These links capture some of the excitement of Tahoe SUP and the sport.

http://www.tahoesup.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGO-Jy6UE_4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gW3NXk65ME

The thermoformed Rubicons (MSRP $1,350) are being made for NW dealers by none other than the pros at Eddyline Kayaks in Burlington. The boards are already winning races and capturing the respect of the best SUP paddlers on the water, for durability, speed and tracking ability inherent to the displacement hull design.

Stay tuned!

Boston Harbor Hospitality

That is some rental fleet, eh? Boston Harbor Marina is devoted to the locally-built, insanely durable, easy to paddle Eddyline brand.

Last week I was privileged to hang out for an evening with the Boston Harbor Marina crew, plus a staff sales clinic on Eddyline, Stohlquist, and Bending Branches the following morning. Not only did everyone come out and participate with some awesome questions and comments that focused on how every guest can leave happy and eager to come back, but I spent the night sweetly dreaming on Colin's parents' sailboat at the end of the marina dock. What a way to decompress for a few peaceful hours in the midst of a pushy road trip.

Devoted exclusively to the Eddyline product line, Boston Harbor had sold a couple of the new Eddyline Journeys, and I got to be the guy who delivered the new boats. They've been in use in BHM's rental fleet already, and the model is really taking off with folks who are seeking a solid, stable ride like the Equinox, in a stylish, longer and faster boat that will remind you of the Fathom.

Many many thanks to Don, Pam, Clayann, Colin & family, and the entire BHM crew for your time, attention, and friendship. Just one more reminder why so many of us are addicted to being in this business... the amazing people we meet along the way.

I awoke to this view from the deck of the sailboat where I spent the night. Tough life.

Hank Heron, calm and cool ruler of the dock.