Update on STERLING KAYAKS FIRE
Paul R. Riek
I spoke with Sterling Donalson on the phone this morning and he’s asked me to pass along the following information:
- While the facility was a complete, everyone is okay.
- He will be opening back up and this is just a setback. He was able to to pull a trailer away from the warehouse that had one of every model of his boats on it and will be rebuilding all the molds. In fact, They have a container of boats that are being shipped overseas today
- The “progression” was a complete loss and they are starting from scratch recreating this boat. However, Sterling had a mind like a steel trap and recalls every aspect of the design.
- He wants to thank the paddling community for it’s unbelievable outreach and support.
- One of his builders, Mark Boyd from California has dedicated a full month to him and in en route and will be setting up camp to help him rebuild, effective immediately. They plan and getting back on the horse and overcoming this obstacle.
If anyone would like to pre-purchase a new boat, the information is on his website
This photo was taken just before the fire
And a short time later
Both images were pulled from Sterlings Facebook page
2 Comments to “Update on STERLING KAYAKS FIRE”
Sterling, Very sorry to hear this news. Very relieved that no one was hurt. Very heartened to know that you are already working through this. You are an awesome individual!
Mark is the real deal. Glad Sterling is committed to moving forward. Look forward to being a part of whatever efforts take place to rebuild Sterlings Kayaks.