Colden Canoe
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The Colden Canoe Team
One of the best aspects of canoeing as a sport is the people you get to know and hang
out with. Launching Colden Canoe has taken that one step further for me as there is a
group of people who play an important role in the building of our boats and the
business. This support team, aside from being folks I enjoy hanging out with, all have
a passion and commitment to the sport along with experience and skills that they are
eager to share.
So I certainly hope that the passion and expertise of the Colden Canoe team translates
into each and every boat we craft. My goal is that everyone can find as much fun and
satisfaction in canoeing as we do – and I trust these boats and the Colden Canoe
experience will be a step in that direction.
One of the best aspects of canoeing as a sport is the people you get to know and hang
out with. Launching Colden Canoe has taken that one step further for me as there is a
group of people who play an important role in the building of our boats and the
business. This support team, aside from being folks I enjoy hanging out with, all have
a passion and commitment to the sport along with experience and skills that they are
eager to share.
- Charlie Wilson is a canoe builder, a pioneer in the advancement of paddlesport,
an avid paddler and outdoor person. He conceptualized the Fire series with
David Yost and has hands on experience of bringing great boats to the market.
Charlie will be consulting on all aspects of the process and offering advice on
the business. (Click here for a detailed background for Charlie)
- David Yost is THE designer of the modern time. Dave originally designed the
Flashfire, Wildfire and Starfire and will be advising me and Charlie during the
manufacturing process to ensure our hulls perform as intended. And who knows
what else he may imagine or bring back for Colden in the future. (Click here for
a detailed background for David)
- Laura and Jeff Liebel are long term paddling buddies but also two of the most
avid and energetic advocates for canoeing and paddlesport that I know. On top
of that they are recognized experts at helping entrepreneurs to establish and
grow their businesses (their day jobs). They are actively helping with business
strategy and marketing, the web site, plus they will be establishing the Colden
Canoe Paddle Gatherings – as soon as we figure out what that is – but it’s
going to involve instruction, outings and just messing around in boats. (Click
here for a detailed background for Laura and Jeff)
So I certainly hope that the passion and expertise of the Colden Canoe team translates
into each and every boat we craft. My goal is that everyone can find as much fun and
satisfaction in canoeing as we do – and I trust these boats and the Colden Canoe
experience will be a step in that direction.
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