Surfski Knowledge Base

Paddle Repair

• Mark Porter - long time maker and repairer of paddles for Epic Kayaks
  • thepaddledoctor@gmail.com
  • https://www.facebook.com/thepaddledoctor/

Boat Repair

• Wes Freshour - boat repair and paint (not a lot of reviews yet - as of 2020, but initial ones are very positive on quality and cost (did work on Ana Swetish's ski and Jesse Allen's OC). Wes seems to currently have a pretty small business so repair may take some time…)
  • 360-629-2568
  • 32916 44th Ave Nw Stanwood WA
• Fiberglass Supply - Burlington, WA, this is where Dan Hund used to get all of his repair supplies.
  • DIY demos and workshops
• Dan Hund (closed boat repair shop 2019 - switched to auto body work) Dan has mentioned that he might be willing to lead a class if a group of do-it-yourselfers are interested in learning to do their own small repairs on their boats.
  • dhund2015@outlook.com
  • 360 441 9331
• Robbie Kane - No longer doing boat repair
• K & D Composites Blaine, WA. - Keith Karling - phasing out his repair work as of Jan. 2020
• Sterling Kayaks - boat repair - considered expensive by some locals, but as a long time manufacturer of fiberglass and carbon boats, Sterling has significant experience with custom modifications.
  • 5421 Guide Meridian Unit D Bellingham, WA 98226
  • http://www.sterlingskayak.com
• Tom Swetish designer/maker (made custom SUPs in the past). When he is not inventing patented boating accessories or consulting with large businesses he might be able to make a custom part (3-D printing also) that you otherwise cannot find or replace if he has the time?
  • tom@baythreedesigns.com
• Dan Mahar - SUP repair
  • 360-739-7512
  • Fireflysupdrives.com

• If you can't find anyone local to help, you may need to look wider at Pac Northwest Repair. You may also want to consider local yacht repair shops for simple patch and paint repairs.