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Welcome to WernerWelcome to Werner

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At Werner Paddles, our mission is...To produce the most valued kayak and canoe paddles in the world.

To value our reputation for product quality and performance, friendly service, an leadership in our industry.To keep our workplace safe, support opportunities, and respect our employees.

To build strong relationships with our customers and vendors.To never compromise our integrity.

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Werner PhilosophyAt Werner we believe that over-gripping the paddle shaft is one of the most commonproblems kayakers face. It causes the hands, arms, and joints to fatigue quickly, andover time may cause tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome. Over-gripping may be asubconscious effort to overcome a blade that flutters, shaft torque, or simply becausea paddle is not sized properly. A well-designed paddle will allow a kayaker to lightlygrip the shaft while pulling the blade through the water.

WERNER PADDLES’ advanced design minimizes the gripping effort needed tocontrol a paddle by incorporating special design features to create a smooth and sta-ble stroke. To reduce over-gripping due to blade flutter and shaft torque, Wernerincorporates a dihedral power-face and the necessary amount of asymmetry into eachblade design. Illustration 1 and 2 on the following page explains further how thesedesign features work together to create a smooth and stable stroke, and reduce theneed to over-grip your paddle. Of course, there’s more to it than this, but we don’twant to give away all the secrets that make our paddles perform so well.

Your kayak paddle is the most active piece equipment used while kayaking. Theimportance of a well-designed and good fitting paddle can easily be underestimatedand all paddles are not created equal. Having a good fit means you can enjoy the per-formance of your paddle with minimum effort and reduced fatigue. To individualizeyour paddle, Werner offers many paddle lengths, different blade sizes and shapes, aswell as different shaft options. Before you spend your hard-earned dollars, ask yourlocal Werner dealer, visit our web site, e-mail, or call us for further help in fitting youwith the right paddle.

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Construction

Warranty

ConstructionAll WERNER PADDLES are carefully constructed using a pressure molding process usingthe highest quality fiberglass or carbon materials and epoxy resins available. The pressuremolding process has proven to be superior to other processes in achieving the right balancebetween weight and durability. Our shafts are constructed from a composite of fiberglass orcarbon and epoxy resins as well, and we mold our blades around a light foam core spine cre-ating a lightweight, durable, and well-balanced paddle.

To further reduce the swing weight* and increase the performance of our paddles, we offereach premium model in a carbon fiber construction. Because carbon fiber is a stiffer materi-al than fiberglass, we can use less material and still maintain the desired performance features.

*Swing weight refers to the distribution of weight between the blade and shaft. When youpick up a paddle and mimic a paddle stroke on dry land you are testing its swing weight. Theblades should feel light. If you hold a paddle vertically you will test its overall or deadweight.The overall weight of two different paddles may be the same, but the distribution of thatweight can be very different. To increase a paddles performance it is important that anyweight reduction be in the blades, not the shaft. It is the blades you repeatedly lift duringeach stroke. So pick up a paddle and swing it, don’t base your purchasing decision solely onoverall weight.

WarrantyWERNER PADDLES are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship forone year from the original date of purchase. Within that warranty period all paddles found tohave defects will be repaired or replaced at no charge.

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DihedralIllustration 1 shows the flow of water off a dihedral blade.Notice how the powerface is angled from the center of theblade. This angle is called a dihedral. The dihedral angleconcept comes from the discovery that a curved planegives direction to the flow of water off the blade. Duringa forward stroke water builds up on the powerface of anon-dihedral blade. To expel this buildup a non-dihedralblade will flutter back and forth. Therefore, by adding adihedral angle to our blade design, water is given direc-tion to flow easily off the blade, minimizing flutter andthe gripping effort needed to overcome the flutter.

AsymmetricalIllustration 2 explains how asymmetry reduces torque.Torque is a twisting motion of the shaft that is caused byunequal pressure on each half of a blade as it enters andexits the water. In illustration 2 the dotted line shows theblade area that was cut away to create an asymmetricalblade shape. Note how the yellow and red colored areasabove and below the centerline are virtually equal. Thiscreates near equal amounts of force on each half of theblade as it enters and exits the water. When these forcesare equalized, torque is minimized, allowing your paddleto pull smoothly through the water and reducing theneed to over-grip your paddle to overcome torque.

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Premium Tour

The Camano is our most popular touring paddle ever.With 85% of the San Juan's area, the Camano's mid-size blades offer the best of both worlds—effortlessstrokes with enough power for quick acceleration.That's why it's the popular choice of a wide a range ofkayakers and ideal for any touring environment youenjoy. If you want exceptional performance in an allaround touring paddle, you can't go wrong with aCamano in your hands.

The San Juan is our full size premium touring bladespecially designed to appeal to larger, stronger, pad-dlers with a traditional low angle paddling style. TheSan Juan offers power, while its' light swing weightand blade design efficiently converts a paddler'sstrength into easily moving your kayak. Whether it's ashoreline you want to explore or a long crossing thatmust be made, stronger paddlers like the performanceof the San Juan's full size blades.

San Juan Camano

The Little Dipper features the smallest blades in ourpremium lineup, offering exceptional performance forpetite paddlers or anyone wanting to get away fromthe stress and strain of larger blades. If your adventureis lengthy, moving the smaller Little Dipper blades arelike using low gear on a bike; the smaller blades biteoff less water per stroke, requiring less energy to movethrough the water, allowing you to use a highercadence with less fatigue. Don't worry, there's plentyof blade for bracing and rolling. (Our Carbon Little Dipper

combined with our optional small shaft is the ultimate choice for

petite paddlers.)

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The Kauai is our most popular high angle touringpaddle. It's designed with high angle paddling inmind, but still performs well with low angle strokes. Itcombines a stout blade for power with a mid-sizeshape, so a paddler won't fatigue quickly. Each stroketranslates into speed with less effort. The Kauai is anideal choice if you want to play in the surf, cover a lotof miles, do some cross fitness training, or just take inthe views. We recommend this paddle for all touringenvironments.

The powerhouse of our premium line, the Molokai, isdesigned for strong paddlers wanting big power froma high angle paddling style. From the moment thesestout, full size blades enter the water, they efficientlyconvert your energy into powerful acceleration. Youwill quickly be moving full steam ahead. The Molokaishines with performance when used with high anglepaddle strokes during fitness paddling, surfing, andflat-out racing. Powerful performance describes thispaddle best.

17 cmBlade Length 56 cmBlade Width

Weight for Size 230 cmStandard 921 gr 32.5 oz

All Carbon 794 gr 28 ozUltra-Light 652 gr 23 oz

San JuanPaddle Length 220-260 by 10cm

Blade Length 52 cmBlade Width 16 cm

Weight for Size 230 cmStandard 865 gr 30.5 oz

All Carbon 765 gr 27 ozUltra-Light 624 gr 22 oz

CamanoPaddle Length 220-260 by 10 cm

220-260 by 10 cmBlade Length 48 cmBlade Width 15 cm

Weight for Size 230 cmStandard 850 gr 30 oz

All Carbon 751 gr 26.5 oz609 gr 21.5 oz

Little DipperPaddle Length

Ultra-Light

Paddle Length49 cm

Blade Width 20.5 cmWeight for Size 220 cm

Standard 907 gr 32 ozAll Carbon 794 gr 28 ozUltra-Light 638 gr 22.5 oz

Molokai

Blade Length210-230 by 5 cm

210-230 by 5 cmPaddle Length47 cm


Standard 865 gr 30.5 ozAll Carbon 751 gr 26.5 ozUltra-Light 609 gr 21.5 oz

Kauai

Blade Length

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Premium Touring OptionsUltra-Light Construction Four Piece Paddles Color Options

Paddle Extensions Small Shaft Option

If lightweight is your goal, the Ultra-Light construc-tion is what you want. Our Ultra-Light lay-up is theepitome of lightweight, weighing in at only 21.5 - 23ounces, depending on the model you choose. It is con-structed with our lightweight carbon blades and a spe-cial lightweight carbon shaft. This option is only avail-able in our one piece premium touring models.

For the traveling paddler we offer a four-piece breakdown in all our premium touring models. A two-pieceis nice for car travel, but they don't fit in carry on lug-gage. If you have your dream kayak trip planned, whyrisk having your paddle lost or broken. Our four-pieceoption allows you to carry your paddle with you whenyou travel. Happy paddling.

If you switch between a canoe, inflatable, or doublesea kayak to a single kayak often, our paddle exten-sions will keep you fitted with the right paddle lengthwithout the need to buy two paddles. We offer facto-ry installation of both 20cm and 30cm extension in allour premium touring models.

We offer two diameters in both our fiberglass and car-bon shafts—standard diameter and small diameter.Hands come in many sizes so we highly recommendpetite paddlers and paddlers that use gloves try oursmaller shaft to reduce the need to overgrip a larger shaft.

We offer eight bright color options inall our standard premium touringmodels. Black shaft is standard with allcolored paddled. Blue or black shaftcan be special ordered. Color optionsnot available in carbon fiber.

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Selecting a Touring Paddle Length

High Angle PaddlingA high angle paddling style is common foraggressive touring, fitness paddling, and rac-ing. When using a high angle style yourstroke is nearly vertical in relation to the sur-face of the water, allowing a faster stroke rate.We recommend shorter paddle lengths andbroader blade shape - a shorter length allowsfor a more efficient stroke rate, while thestout blade shape maximizes power. TheMolokai and Kauai were designed for highangle paddling.

Low Angle PaddlingThe term low and high angle describes pad-dling styles in relation to the angle of the pad-dle to the surface of the water. Generallyspeaking most sea kayakers will adopt a lowangle style of paddling but may switch to ahigher angle for a short sprint. A low anglestyle is commonly used during recreationalpaddling and in most touring environments.The San Juan, Camano, and Little Dipper area family of blades designed specifically forlow angle paddling. The different blade sizescan be likened to gears on a bike in that theyoffer varying degrees of resistance and power.

Selecting the right paddle length is an important and high-ly individual decision. Your paddle is the most active pieceof equipment used while kayaking, and having the right fitcan mean the difference between a good paddling experi-ence and a great one. After decades of fitting people withpaddles, we offer a simple solution to making a sometimesagonizing and frustrating choice without resorting to com-plex formulas or standardized grids.

Our experience has shown that a 230cm paddle works bestfor low angle paddling styles—tall and small kayakersalike. A smaller person generally has a shorter torso, plac-ing them close to the water. Taller people generally havelonger torsos and longer arms, allowing the paddle to fallat a similar height above the water as a smaller paddler.This is why a 230cm paddle length works well for a widerange of kayakers. If you are petite or very tall, or use adouble kayak, you may want to adjust your paddle lengthby 10cm.

For high angle paddling we recommend a shorter length of220cm. The more aggressive strokes used during highangle paddling result in a near vertical stroke and a fastercadence is generally desired. A shorter paddle length is eas-ier to stroke quickly, allowing for a more efficient highstroke rate to be used. If you are petite we recommendreducing the length to 215cm.

Paddle Lengths and Style

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Premium Whit

The Double Diamond is an advanced blend of designand construction intended for experienced paddlerswho demand the best performance features available.The down-tilting blades provide great initial powerand responsiveness while their unique foam core con-struction creates a light buoyant feel and exceptionallysmooth entry and exits from the water. Added to thisis Werner's proprietary neutral bent shaft to create astable leverage point during forward, reverse, or verti-cal moves. A unique oval has been added for comfortand additional control. All these features combined addup to smooth performance. Are you ready for the best?

Complementing the Side Kick, the Player offers seri-ous play boating features with slightly smaller, lessdemanding blades. We know playboaters aren't onesize fits all, so we designed the Player to allow a widerange of playboaters to have fun. Easy to use, thePlayer will turn your favorite stretch of river into a newplay spot. It's awesome looking too, standard withSapphire blades and black fiberglass shaft.

Wanna play hard? The Side Kick's full size down-tilt-ing blades were designed with the strong playboater inmind. The downward angle of the blades let eachstroke enter the water sooner and respond with maxi-mum power. With less area at the throat, the bladesload and unload on command and you won't trip overthe blade when making vertical and cross-deck moves,or when tucking in close to your boat. Although theSide Kick was designed for play boating, its powerfulblades are well liked by creek boaters as well. Standardwith translucent pearl blades and black fiberglass shaft.

Double Diamond Side Kick Player

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ewater Blade Length 48 cmBlade Width 19.5 cm

Weight for Size 197 inCarbon Blades 964 gr 34 oz

Double DiamondPaddle Length 194-200 by 3 cm

All Carbon 907 gr 32 ozNeutral Bent Shaft 1106 gr 39 oz



Carbon Blades 964 gr 34 ozAll Carbon 907 gr 32 oz

Side KickPaddle Length 194-203 by 3 cm

FG Neutral Bent Shaft 1162 gr 41 ozCB Neutral Bent Shaft 1134 gr 40 oz

194-203 by 3 cmBlade Length 46 cmBlade Width 20 cm



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The Quest, is a long time favorite of beginning white-water boaters and petite paddlers who demand per-formance. The Quests' blades are designed with plen-ty of area near the tip for powerful strokes, yet theirmid-size allow you to easily step up your stroke ratewithout the fatigue of a large blade. You won't just diga hole in the river—you'll make the move! The Questis offered in eight bright colors.

With translucent gold blades and a black fiberglass shaftthere's no mistaking the well-balanced Freestyle. Ourmost popular all around whitewater paddle for yearsoffers asymmetrical blades with just the right amount oftip area to minimize initial stroke overload and makefinesse moves, while the large main body gives you thepower to shred every part of the rapid. The Freestyle isa popular choice to learn play boating moves or runningany class river.

194-203 by 3 cmBlade Length 48 cmBlade Width 19.5 cm



FreestylePaddle Length

194-203 by 3 cmBlade Length 46 cmBlade Width 18.5 cm



QuestPaddle Length

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Werner’s Neutral Bent Shaft

Small Shaft Option

We offer two diameters in both our fiberglass and car-bon shafts—standard diameter and small diameter.Hands come in many sizes so we highly recommendpetite paddlers and paddlers that use gloves try oursmaller shaft to reduce to need to overgrip a larger shaft.

Selecting a Whitewaterpaddle lengthIn a time when

skyscraping cart-wheels and gravityriding descentsmean white knuck-led gripping and

enormous amounts of strain on whitewater paddlers, we are introducingour proprietary neutral bent shaft designed to reduce strain with comfort-able wrist alignment and predictable stability during all strokes. For yearsthe touted benefit of a bent shaft has been it’s wrist friendly or ergonomi-cally correct. While the extent of the benefits is still being argued, Wernerbelieves a properly designed bent shaft has significant benefits.

Illustration 3 shows a straight line running through the shaft, grip, andcenter of the blade. Because the blade is not in front or behind this line,we call it neutral, not favoring either side—not biased. When there is nobias favoring forward, reverse, or vertical moves, stability and predictabili-ty are increased. This neutral alignment also creates a strong and stableleverage point for your blade to distribute forces evenly, in other words dis-tribute strain evenly, further increasing the stability of each stroke.

By comparison, bent shafts with the blade in front of the grip may offerstability in one type of stroke, but may become unstable and unpredictableduring other strokes because the paddlers grip is too far behind or in frontof the blade to control it properly. Adding to the performance of our neu-tral bent shaft is our integrated oval designed for comfortable wrist align-ment and changes in hand placement.

Werner’s neutral bent shaft is the product of many years of develop-ment, testing, and refinements, aimed at creating the right bend for a com-fortable high performance paddle. — Standard on the Double Diamond.Optional on the Side Kick and Player.

Premium Whitewater OptionsColor Options

We offer eight bright coloroptions in our premium Quest,Nantahala and Bandit. Blackshaft is standard with all coloredpaddles. Blue or black shaft canbe special ordered on all of ourpremium models. Color optionsavailable in carbon fiber.

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Choosing the right paddle length is an important deci-sion that may greatly enhance your individual perfor-mance. The trend we’ve experienced over the past fewyears is toward using shorter paddle lengths. A shorterpaddle allows for the high stroke rate used duringwhitewater paddling and especially useful when play-boating. Based on our experience we recommend thelengths shown below as a guideline for selecting a white-water paddle length.

Under 5’2" 191cm - 194 cm5’0" - 5’8" 191cm - 197cmOver 5’6" 197cm - 200 cm

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The Bandit, Werner's first spoonedcanoe paddle, was developed with theperformance oriented canoeist inmind. Its spooned power face andsharp symmetrical design create anaggressive catch while remaining sta-ble in the water. Oval indexing and aroto-molded T-grip add comfort andcontrol. Slalom canoeists and techni-cal river runners like the aggressiveresponse of the Bandit.

The Nantahala offers premium per-formance for recreational and white-water canoeing. Its symmetricalblade and strong dihedral create apowerful, smooth stroke with plentyof surface area for bracing andsweeping strokes. We've added aroto-molded T-grip and oval index-ing for comfort and better control.The Nantahala’s versatility performsin any canoeing environment.


Weight for Size 58 inAll Carbon 737 gr 26 oz

BanditPaddle Length 54-62 by 2 in.

Blade Length 55 cmBlade Width 21.5 cm

Weight for Size 58 inStandard 737 gr 26 oz

NantahalaPaddle Length 54-62 by 2 in.

Premium Canoe

NantahalaBandit

2 Piece Canoe Paddle

For decked and open canoes the Nantahala and theBandit are available as a 2 piece paddle. Don't becaught up the creek without a spare paddle.


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Mid-Line

A descendent of our most popular touringpaddle, the Camano, the Mid-Tour offersthe same great performance features in aless expensive lay-up. It has the same mid-size blade designed to be powerful yet easethrough the water, same integrated ovals forcomfortable hand placement, and all of thedurability of a premium model. If you areunsure of what you want, are on a budget,and still demand performance, the Mid-Tour won't disappoint you.

Inspired from our premium Little Dipper,our Mid-Tour "S" offers exceptional perfor-mance for petite paddlers desiring a paddlethat won't tire them out on a long day, orany paddler wanting to get away from thestress and strain of larger blades. The Mid-Tour "S" is designed with smaller blades tomove effortlessly through each stroke, allow-ing for an easy high cadence if you want tomove a little faster. No worries, there's plen-ty of blade area to brace and roll with.

Playing in the surf or racking up the miles,our Mid-line version of the Kauai, the Mid-Sport, blends a short, wide blade that deliv-ers moderate acceleration with a mid-sizesurface for smooth, stable strokes thatwon't quickly fatigue the average paddler.We recommend this paddle for all but theharshest touring environments as well asfitness paddling.

About MID-LINE Paddles

WERNER Mid-Line paddles aredesigned for paddlers looking forperformance and durability in a mid-priced paddle. To provide you withalready proven performance features,all WERNER Mid-Line designs orig-inate from our premium touringline-up. These designs combine goodvalue with extraordinary perfor-mance.

Mid-Tour Mid-Tour “S” Mid-Sport

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First, we designed a 2 piece spare paddle,but with smaller boat designs it became achallenge to get them to fit. Problemsolved! We've designed our Mid-WW 3piece to fit into most of today's smallerboat designs, and still offer great per-formance when you need it most.Carrying a spare paddle isn't just forthe hairboater, it's an essential piece

of equipment for all levels of pad-dling. No one likes to swim, or

maybe worse, lose a paddle.Don't turn a bad situationinto a nightmare. Carry a spare.

Inspired by the popularity of our premiumQuest, the Mid-WW is an exceptionalchoice for smaller paddlers and anyone juststarting to whitewater kayak. The Mid-WW blades are designed with more surfacearea near the tip for good initial power,while their mid-size delivers the high strokerated needed during whitewater paddling.The Mid-WW offers the budget consciouspaddler exceptional performance at a mid-range price.

Paddle Length 220-240 by 10 cm

Blade Width 16 cmWeight for Size 230 cm

Standard 1106 gr 39 oz

Mid-Tour

Blade Length 52 cm


Blade Width 15 cmWeight for Size 230 cm


Mid-Tour S

Blade Length 48 cm




Mid-Sport

Blade Length 47 cm




Mid-WW

Blade Length 46 cm

Mid-WW 3 Pc.Paddle Length 194-203 by 3 cm



Blade Length 46 cm

Whitewater SafetyAlthough paddling has inherent risks, you can minimize these risks by learning to use goodjudgement and developing your paddling and rescue skills. Carrying safety gear is an impor-tant part of using good judgment. You don't get to choose when you will need to use it, butit is your choice to have the best gear available when the time comes. Having the best safetyequipment makes no difference unless you choose to carry it! Please carry a spare paddle.

Mid-WW

Mid-WW 3pc.


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Point Paddles

The WERNER Point Kids paddle offers a per-fect combination of proportionally small bladesand shaft to make this the best kids paddle onthe market. It's a great starter paddle for kidsand actually has performance features. The PointKids helps set the scene for a fun paddling expe-rience. Just make sure the smiley stickers aresmiling and you're good to go! This paddle hasbeen known to keep busy hands occupied whilesomeone else does the real paddling. Enjoy.

About Point PaddlesThe Werner Point Kids and Point Canoe paddles offera less expensive composite epoxy fiberglass paddle thatis durable and has proven performance features.

The Point Canoe offers the same performancefeatures as our premium Nantahala paddle in aless expensive lay-up. It incorporates a symmet-rical blade design with a strong dihedral to per-form well in both flat and whitewater. Thisblade has extra reinforcement in the tip fordurability and a pinned T-grip handle for com-fort. A good choice for recreational and white-water canoeists.


Blade Width 12.5 cm

Point Kids

Blade Length 49 cm

Paddle Length 54-62 by 2 in.

Blade Width 21.5 cm

Point Canoe

Blade Length 54.5 cm

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AccessoriesThese can wear out over time, socall us for replacements.

These are the funny little things thathold your two-piece paddle together.They can wear out too, so call us upand we'll send you a replacement.

We have three types - one or twopiece Kayak bags and a Canoe bag.Each holds 3 paddles.

Stone washed in khaki,blue, coral, basil/khaki, orblue/khaki.

Werner Logo T-ShirtsWerner Necklace

& Key Chain

Rain Gauge

T-Grip

Stickers

Drip Rings

Snap Buttons

Paddle Bag

Logo Hats

Sterling silver true to

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Our logo T-Shirts have a colorfulairbrushed mountain scene.

Change your two-piece kayakpaddle into a canoe paddlesimply by snapping inour T-Grip.

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ExpeditionsChris Duff—A Kayak Explorer

My association with Werner Paddles goes back to 1986, whenI used a San Juan for my circumnavigation of Great Britain.Ten years later, I paddled solo around the remote coastlines ofIreland as well, only to find it was the people along the waythat made it such a satisfying experience. My circumnavigationof New Zealand's south island in 2000 was very different,including the most dangerous water I have ever paddled andbeing stranded for two days before being rescued by helicopter.The paddles I use have evolved just as my travels have, becom-ing more daring and sophisticated. But the name hasn’t

changed—they’re all Werner Paddles. Exploration and discovery have always been thefocus of my expeditions, but what I bring back from a journey of several thousandmiles are not only the many images of sea and coast. Kayaking has become a tool forexpanding my knowledge of the sea and the people living on the shoreline, and ofmyself as well.

Chris's book, On Celtic Tides, recounting his Ireland expedition, won The NationalOutdoor Book Award in the literary category. He is currently working on a bookabout his solo circumnavigation of New Zealand’s South Island. To learn more, go towww.goals.com.


Islands of the Four Mountains

In the summer of 1999, Werner paddles helped a team of four seakayakers—Jon Bowermaster, Barry Tessman, Sean Farrell, and ScottMcGuire—mount an exploration of Alaska’s Islands of the FourMountains, a unique group of islands deep in the Aleutian Chain.An area known by the early Aleuts as, "The Birthplace of theWinds." Their daily challenges included 60 knot winds, heavy fogand rain, and temperatures that hovered in the 20s. In just a month,the team made it to five of the islands and on the 4th of Julyclimbed the tallest (and active) volcano—6,000 foot Mt. Cleveland.

This March and April, Jon Bowermaster—again, with Werner’shelp—has organized an ambitious sea kayaking expedition alongthe coast of Vietnam. The 800-mile adventure is also being spon-sored by the National Geographic Expeditions Council and can befollowed on www.mountainzone.com

After surviving the rigors of paddling in the Aleutians, the expedi-tion photographer, Barry Tessman, died in a kayaking accident thisJanuary on California’s Lake Isabella, near his home. Donations forhis two children are being accepted by the Tessman Children’s Trust,box 785 Stone Ridge, NY 12484.

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Bhutan Expedition—A FirstDescent In August 2000, Maria Noakes asked Werner Paddles to sponsor an expe-dition to Bhutan, in the Himalayas east of Nepal. The goals included sup-port for the local Bhutanese Whitewater Federation in the form of donatedequipment and instruction, and a first descent of the formidable Pa ChhuRiver. Werner Paddles was proud to supply the team with new paddles forthemselves and the local paddlers they would train—including the very firstfemale Bhutanese whitewater paddler.

By November, the international team of paddlers—Maria Noakes, BuffyBailey, Polly Green, Chris Hipgrave, and Pete Weingarten—had arrived todiscover that water levels made the first descentof the Pa Chhu impossible. With lots of helpfrom the very locals they had come to assist, theteam loaded their gear onto pack animals andblazed a trail through dense forests filled withmonkeys flying through trees and signs ofendangered leopards. Upon reaching one of thehighest accessible points in Bhutan the teamwas able to launch and complete a successfulfirst descent of the Po Chhu River, discoveringa beautiful and continuous Class V run. Formore details, visit the expedition web site atwww.excellent-adventures.net.

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About the logo We've had some

interesting and entertaining interpretations of whatour logo means. However enjoyable, the real story isthis...in 1963 Werner Sr. and Martha Furrer carvedthe symbolic “W” over an “M” into their ice axe. Inaddition to representing their initials, the symbol also

reflects their bond with “W”ater and “M”ountains. The circle was addedlater to portray the Furrer family’s unity and the two birds to embody thefreedom to fly and soar. Werner Sr. and Martha honorably passed thissymbol on to the company and today, it means all this and more.

The Werner Story The name WERNER PADDLES

descended directly from its co-founders; Werner Furrer Sr. and WernerFurrer Jr. In 1945 Werner Sr. learned to kayak as part his training for theSwiss Army. Years later when Werner and his wife Martha immigrated toAmerica to raise a family, Werner continued to kayak the local waters.Since no suitable paddles were available Werner made his own paddle outif a wooden curtain rod and plywood.

Growing up the oldest of four children, Werner Jr. assisted his fatherin building and testing many designs. As his love for kayaking grew,Werner Jr. set his sights on the 1972 Olympics. To support his Olympicdream Werner Jr. built and sold many of his father’s designs. It wasn’t longbefore people started asking for WERNER PADDLES by name.

After years of working with his sons on whitewater designs, WernerSr.’s focus changed to designing a better touring paddle. As a professionalengineer working with water turbines, he understood the effects of waterflow around various shapes. The many designs varied in shape, fromsquares to boxes to diamonds, he always kept in mind a good paddleshould move effortlessly through the water. The many designs evolvedinto an asymmetrical shape with a dihedral power face. This became theoriginal Werner Touring Paddle, the San Juan, and was the beginning ofsomething he never imagined.

© 2001 - WERNER PADDLES, Inc.Front Cover photo by, John Bolivar, Inset photo by Taylor Robertson ~ Back Cover photo by Jock BradleyDesign by Windham Designs, LLC ~ Printed in the USA, Monroe Printing

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