Latona Paddle - Still Going Strong After 2,000 Miles!

I thought to write you because the Latona you made for me just hit approximately 2,000 miles! I bought it in 2019, I think. Most of the miles have been in sloughs and rivers, with perhaps 300 miles in Monterey Bay. I continue to LOVE my paddle. It has a few scratches and I've sanded and finished it perhaps 4 or 5 times. But other than that, it looks and works like new. Great craftsmanship! (And it continues to look wonderful with my Pygmy Arctic Tern kayak!)

If you've ever wondered what a Latona looks like after so many miles of hard use, here's a picture of the most scratched face. (It's probably the face I used to dig tires out of the mud on Elkhorn Slough clean-up trips, but I suppose I shouldn't mention that I do such a thing to such a work of art!)

So thanks for making such a quality paddle...and for helping me create such great memories on the water!

I wish you and your family the very best.

Michael M

 

Beth's Journey - Update

 

Beth’s radiation treatments went well and she was back on chemo. Then, she hit some bumps in the road and has had to put chemo on hold for the time being while she recovers. She is undergoing treatment for this latest development and we remain hopeful.

 

 

Wishing everyone a wonderful week!

 

Beth's Journey - Celebrating Love

 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MOM AND DAD!

 

This week we celebrated the love that Beth and Norm have shared all these years. They are such an inspiration of what it means to do life together, through the ups and downs. They are there for each other no matter what. Their love for each other and their family is stronger than ever - a true testimony to their faith and love.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!

 

WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!💕

 

What Our Customers Are Telling Others...

My partner and I purchased custom sized Greenland paddles [from NorthPoint Paddles] last summer. We agonized over sizing but all for naught. We got one on one assistance from Brita and her husband to help us refine our measurements and selections to our exact specifications. I met Brita in person to pick up our paddles. It did take a while to receive our paddles but it was worth the wait. The paddles were perfect—beautifully carved...and a perfect fit. I received it just in time to use for a Body Boat Blade class I took at Bowman Bay. The instructor had a carbon  Greenland paddle for class use that was much heavier and less responsive in the water—I tested it out and was very happy with my selection at a fraction of the cost. The instructor couldn’t believe how light it was and was impressed. I’m a relatively new paddler so I feel like I made a good decision :)

I also learned the Greenland paddles are more efficient and just as fast as euro blades, just not for sprinting short distances. I was able to effectively use mine right off the bat after just watching a couple YouTube videos for basics and have never felt limited.

Not only do I love my paddle but I made a great connection with Brita and her husband. We have a strong recreation community here...and Brita and her husband are a wonderful asset to that community. They were so forthcoming and helpful with all kinds of paddling advice and recommendations. I got much more out of the experience than my paddle alone.

All said, I am very pleased with my purchase and have yet to see or find a paddle that I think I would enjoy more.

Heather G 

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing You All A Very Special Mother's Day

from All of Us here at NorthPoint Paddles!!!

 - and -

It has been a rocky road for Brita's mom, Beth, as she battles her cancer. The latest chemo has been hard on her, but her determination to not give up has paid off. Tests have shown that the tumors in her liver are gone!!! And that is amazing!!! She will start radiation soon and then back to the chemo again. We appreciate your continued patience and support.
A BIG Thank You to You All!!!