Betsie Bay Kayak

Betsie Bay Kayak
P.O. Box 1706
Frankfort, MI  49635
Phone: 231-352-7774
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BETSIE BAY KAYAK
Accessories

At BBK we believe that simplicity is part of the joy of kayaking, so we offer only time-tested reliable accessories to compliment our kayaks and paddles.


       
Betsie Bay Kayak - Sprayskirt

Neoprene
Sprayskirt

Custom made for BBK by a nationally known sprayskirt designer to ensure a watertight seal on our cockpits.
Betsie Bay Kayak - Cockpit Cover

Breathable
Cockpit Cover

Color may vary.

Keeps rain and varmints out of the cockpit when in camp or while cartopping.
Betsie Bay Kayak - Paddle Cover

Velour
Paddle Cover
       

       
Betsie Bay Kayak - Deck Hatches

Beckson Hatch Lid

Our first choice in deck hatches is the 8 inch Beckson pry-out deck plate. It is an airtight unit that works on the same sealing principle as a cork in a bottle.

It is about 3/8" larger in diameter than the optional VCP hatches, and its low profile does not create the annoying splash off the front deck that the British units do.
 

Betsie Bay Kayak - The BBK Rationale

Booklet
The BBK Rationale

BBK does not offer a rudder option. When properly sized to the paddler, the modified southwest Greenland hull design tracks and steers even in extreme conditions without add-on devices (and has for thousands of years). For an in-depth discussion of kayak hull design, rudders, skegs, and paddles, read ''The BBK Rationale.''

 

DVD
Greenland Style Paddling

An instructional DVD by Doug VanDoren, widely recognized as both a fine practitioner and effective teacher of Greenland paddling technique. The focus of this 39 minute DVD is the forward paddling stroke, the sweep stroke, draw, bow rudder, stern rudder, low and high brace, reverse paddling, and low brace turn.

BBK PaddlePod

For years we've carried our armload of demo paddles in a rooftop carrier box. Now we've made the same convenience available to our customers with the BBK PaddlePod. No more wrestling with paddles inside the car or unsightly sewer pipes on the rack.

• Locking door provides security.
• Sturdy, hand-laid, fiberglass construction.
• Textured black finish.
• Carries several Greenland style paddles up to 94"
• Tucks in neatly between kayaks.

(We may develop a bigger version for Euro / whitewater paddles if there's interest.)
The BBK PaddlePod can be mounted quickly to either Thule ® (rectangular) or Yakima ® (round) bars with all stainless and aluminum hardware.
       



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