Okay you prognosticators, let's get at it. We have enough collective wisdom on this board to make some educated guesses about the future of our sport. I started sea kayaking in the late 90s, and in that time I have seen the rising wave of enthusiasm for ocean paddling crest, break, and dissipate on the shore. I've seen Necky move from Abbotsford and eventually die; I've seen Atlantis come and go; I've seen Nimbus fold its tent in Maple Ridge and relocate to semi-retirement on Quadra Island; I witnessed the Seaward's Dragon's Den performance; I mourned Feathercraft and, most recently, Ecomarine.
So, what do you see the state of the sport in 10 years? Gaze into your crystal balls and offer us one prediction, either local, regional, or international. Here's mine:
With the boomers aging out of the sport, the used market will be flooded with a huge number of very serviceable boats. I predict that one or more venerable British brands will die. My choice for survivor: P&H, because they understand diversifying their market and have built a strong dealer network.
Okay, I want to know what you see!
Cheers,
Andrew
So, what do you see the state of the sport in 10 years? Gaze into your crystal balls and offer us one prediction, either local, regional, or international. Here's mine:
With the boomers aging out of the sport, the used market will be flooded with a huge number of very serviceable boats. I predict that one or more venerable British brands will die. My choice for survivor: P&H, because they understand diversifying their market and have built a strong dealer network.
Okay, I want to know what you see!
Cheers,
Andrew