Sneak Preview Part II- Introducing Swift's New "Aqua" Kayaks

Things have been busy here at Swift Canoe & Kayak. Never ones to sit by the window waiting for Spring, or lounge around packing on the winter weight eating timbits by the box (okay, well maybe a little...), the Swift Factory Team has perfected a new color scheme for 2010.

In the second part of our "Sneak Preview" series, Swift Canoe & Kayak is proud to unveil the new "Aqua" color scheme for kayaks. Replacing "Raspberry" in our palette of available colors, the new "Aqua" kayaks have a shine to them that really grabs the light (and your eye!). When coupled with our new "Barracuda" Kevlar cloth, the Aqua/Silver color combination is a real attention getter. Shown below is the first production line of Swift Aqua kayaks in a variety of color and laminate options. These new Aqua boats are now available for order and purchase, or you can swing by Swift Muskoka or Swift South River to check them out. If you're too far to make the trip you can call us toll free at 1-800-661-1429 or ask the gents down at the Fall Cottage Life/DIY Weekend Show at the Toronto International Center, going on this weekend (Nov 26-28). We even took a couple down to the show, so stop in and check them out!

Adirondack 12LT in Barracuda Kevlar & Kiwassa 12.6 in Kevlar Fusion (with matching aqua hatches!)

The requisite close-up!

A Kiwassa 12.6LV in Carbon Fusion (with carbon hatches) & a Saranac Classic in Barracuda Kevlar (with barracuda hatches!)

All of our ducks sitting in a row!

Swift still has a couple more surprises to unveil over this off-season, so stay tuned for more...

Sneak Preview: A Swift Prototype Is Born

David Yost- boat designer and paddling purist

With another paddling season gone by, and with us all eagerly awaiting the arrival of Spring, the Swift R&D team has been busy engineering several new prototypes for future production. Here is a sneak peek at the development of a new Swift canoe, a boat we hope to unveil in 2011. While we can't give away too many secrets about the method behind the magic, this will give you a rare glimpse into the world of Swift Canoe Research & Development. These pictures depict the making of a new 16 foot canoe plug by David Yost, our principal boat designer and long-time colleague. In these pictures you'll see DY refining the hull using the tried and true methods of boat design. This hand-crafted, meticulously detailed, pine wood hull will become the foundation for a new canoe mould, eventually giving us the means to produce more of the high-quality composite boats our customers have come to love and expect. To learn more, keep an eye on Swift over the winter or stop by one of the many off-season trade shows and ask about our new designs. And of course, watch out for the unveiling of several new Swift designs in the coming months!

The Swift R&D Team completing the hull for the new canoe plug

Fine tuning the bow lines and rocker using hand shaped pine wood strips

Refining the hull shape to complete the master plug. Once the exterior hull shape is completed, the inserts will be removed and the inside will be sanded down and covered in a single layer of fiberglass to allow for mould production.

DY in his element

Stay tuned for more....

Another Week, Another Deal!

Another week has passed, and with that Swift has put up 2 more boats for sale as part of our new "Boats of the Week" feature. This week, a Kevlar Fusion Algonquin 16 canoe with Carbon-Kevlar trim and a Kevlar Fusion Adirondack 13.6 kayak are up for grabs at great off-season discounts! Check out www.swiftcanoe.com or our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/SwiftCanoeandKayak) for all the details!

Swift Is Now Offering A "Deal of the Week"!

For the rest of the off-season, Swift will be showcasing a different canoe and kayak each week in the "Featured Boats" section of our website! This week we are offering great discounts on a Swift Osprey solo canoe and a Swift Saranac Classic kayak. Check out www.swiftcanoe.com and click on the link on the main page for the latest off-season deals!

Swift Is Proud to be a Werner Top 5 Dealer!!

It's official - Swift has been named a top 5 Werner Dealer! And of course, we think that's a great reason to have a SALE!!



Between now and the 30th of September, we're offering 15% off all in stock Werner Paddles! Give us a call at 1-800-661-1429, or drop into our Gravenhurst store and mention our Top 5 Werner Dealer status to take advantage of sale pricing on our Werner stock!

The Fall Clearance Sales have Started!!

That's right - it's that time of year again! Time for our Fall Clearance Sales!


This is when we start dropping prices on not only our Used and Demo boats, but our New boats as well. Stop by one of our stores, or plan to attend one of our road shows and get a great deal on the canoe or kayak you've been wanting all summer.

September 11 - 12 - Rideau Canoe Club, Ottawa,
September 18 - 19 - Swift Ontario Stores
September 24 - 26 - Guelph Lake Conservation Area, Guelph


We don't publish lists of exactly what will be at each sale, but we guarantee you won't be disappointed. We look forward to seeing you at one of our sales - and hey, bring a friend!

Put your Heart into it!!

Looking for a fun event for the whole family? Plan to attend the Paddle Rally for Heart in Barrie! This fun filled event runs from 8:30 am to 12pm on September 18th, 2010.



Join the fun at Centennial Beach and raise funds for critical life-saving heart and stroke research and education. Enjoy this fun, non-competitive rally in the man-powered boat of your choice - canoe, kayak, rowing shell or dragon boat - as you paddle around a 2km course in beautiful Kempenfelt Bay. Stay for the post-event refreshments, draw prizes and Spirit Awards!

Visit the website and register to do your fundraising online!

It's so easy to email your contacts and ask for pledges - and, your donors will receive their income tax receipt immediately! For those who prefer the old fashioned way, fundraising envelopes are available for download as well.

Thank you for putting your heart into it!