With over 65 miles in length, and 148 square miles in area, Lake Pend Oreille offers a verity of unique experiences. We will offer custom tours to these exciting sites on our 35 ft. catamaran ‘Cygnus Duo’, beginning in 2019. Please ask about custom Kayak tours that will be available in 2018. So Much to Explore - 6 Islands and the island peninsula at Hope and the beyond Hope resort - The Clark Fork delta and its hidden water ways and islands - Numerous parks including-Trestle Creek, Sam … [Read more...]
North Shore of the Lake Tour
Beginning at City Beach, This is a fun tour that takes you into open water as you follow the North shore eastward. All the while you'll have amazing views of the lake, islands, mountains, and cliffs to the south. To the north, you will see Schweitzer Mountain and ski resort, along with a nature trail and historical ruins. As with all our tours, local guides will point out features on the lake, and keep you amused with stories or allow you to enjoy the quiet serenity of the paddle. Book a … [Read more...]
City Beach and Sandpoint Tour
Sandpoint Sandpoint is a fantastic place to visit; to the south, you have a huge, beautiful lake over 65 miles long; and to the north is Schweitzer Mountain and ski resort. The truth is, Sandpoint is a village. With only 8,000 people, it's a happy place to live and play. The Tour Our tour begins at city beach, which by its self is a great place to spend the day. Leaving the park we continue under two bridges, which is like a magical gateway to the waterfront shops, boardwalk, and marina of … [Read more...]
Building the Boat Shop
The Perfect Shop for the Cygnus Duo The concept drawings for this vessel began in 2003 with working drawings started in 2006, and completed in 2007. However, this was only the beginning as much needed to be accomplished before building could begin. Heavy load bearing shelving needed to be made to hold the planks that would be milled and stickered for curing. Using ancient joinery techniques, as used in York England and Rothenberg Germany, the shelves were made from wood with the joint … [Read more...]
The Cygnus Duo
Cygnus Duo is a custom designed 35’ sailing catamaran. It features two carved swan figureheads which are in tribute to the Tundra and Trumpeter Swans that migrate through our area every spring. Beautifully constructed in a wood and fiberglass laminate with a bright finish, the vessel is one of a kind. This is a sailing vessel, but also has duo all electric drives for maneuvering in sheltered bays and coves. Accommodations include berths for 6, kitchen, bath, salon, a covered aft deck and a … [Read more...]
The Boat Shop
The boat shop is a custom modification of an existing outbuilding that now features a loft and a circular wooden staircase with Mortice and Tenon joinery. We also have a separate wood shop where we mill and season our wood. Currently we are building our Kayaks in the wood shop while the 35’ sailing catamaran ‘Cygnus Duo’ is being built in the boat shop. It takes approx. 250 hours to build one Kayak and each is unique. We are now making our own paddles and each is hand carved. If you are … [Read more...]