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​​   COVID-19 notice & sales offer on new retail kayaks at the bottom of the page

​Our Mission:  "Always creating the best Sea Kayak available
 Always exploring the options for the next best Sea Kayak"
Results:  We have pushed beyond   “What Is”  to create a totally new
 Sea Kayaking Experience

How?
​
Game changing designs for new kayaks that encompass the needs of every Kayaker according to their body type, size and desired paddling conditions.  Designed for comfort and a personal fit = great days on the water. 

Build a stable kayak that has new and exciting ease of function, ​a kayak controlled by the kayaker, instead of the kayak limiting and controlling your performance.
Each model is suited for a paddle in the Sunset or rough conditions.  
You will love these kayaks as a beginner, but you will not surpass the level of paddling that your Sterling Kayak can deliver.  A personal quality of paddling and skill level decision.

Research and employ new materials and construction methods to make the lightest and strongest kayaks available.  A Kayak that can be maintained and enjoyed – a lifetime purchase.

Bonus – the design and strength deliver additional safety.  A Kayak that is easy to load, unload, carry to the water.  A Kayak that paddles with ease for less wear and tear on your body.  Allows more years of enjoyable paddling.
Mode of Operation:
Kayak design and quality is a Passion for Sterling:

Create the best possible Kayaks through advanced design, advanced lay-up design and innovative materials 
Offer custom design finishes and custom fitting
Choose materials and design based on quality 
-no compromise to satisfy a price point-

The World Class Paddlers of the Pacific Northwest have been our test paddlers, sharing their insights for improvements. Sterling creates design that bring improvements into the working characteristics of the kayak.  

We build a prototype--go through extensive test paddling - then refine the prototype - retest- refine- not stopping until we have reached our design goals.
This has created a totally unique opportunity to bring an unequaled level of excellence to our designs.

Any day of the week you will find Sterling in his shop enjoying the beauty of the current build he is working on.  A great day for Sterling includes talking to a satisfied customer and hearing about the performance and quality they are discovering in their
​Sterling Kayak.

Sterling has spent over 10 years developing these designs. ​
We Call it "Pure Performance"

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     Committed to bringing
our customers quality design, 
​   products, service since 2003 and still loving it!

                                              Sterling     360-398-2410 ​
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Kayaks
Designed by Sterling,
​custom built by his crew
​of quality craftsmen,
quality materials from local vendors

​Pure Performance 
Made in the USA

Sterling Kayaks Film   "A Glimpse of Who We Are"      
​filmed and produced by "The Hurricane Riders"

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COVID-19 – safety precautions. Our team is committed to work with you to ensure your safety
Call Sterling @ 360-398-2410 for info
   

​COVID-19 sales offer on new retail kayaks below
Our Fiberglass/composite repair                    open M-F 8 to 4:30                             Kayak Sales open                     ​Demos by appointment
​
TO ALL PURCHASERS
​DISCOUNTS only on
  new retail kayak purchases -
(not demos or discounted)
​we offer discounts of
wetbag lay-up  $350
infusion lay-ups $400
carbon lay-ups  $450

​Call for details
​360-398-2410

Notice: To Our Canadian customers we 
do have Cross-Border shipping available 
​call for details 
​ 360-398-2410
  ​DEMOS AVAILABLE @ STERLING KAYAKS ​
E-Mail:   sterlingskayaks@msn.com
Address:  5421 Guide Meridian Unit D
Bellingham, WA   98226
Phone:  360-398-2410

Contact Us

  • Home Page
    • Customer Comments on Our Goal
    • Chris Bensch -Training -Sea Kayaking School Bellingham
    • Why you should join the elite group of paddlers @ Sterling Kayaks
    • Film about Sterling Kayaks by THR members
    • Bio
    • Sterling "Fresh Thinking"
    • The Fire
    • Events
    • Contact >
      • Contact Form
      • Authorized Dealers
  • KAYAKS
    • Model Comparison >
      • Standard Outfitting and Options
      • Understanding Lay-ups
      • gel coat colors standard & optional Plus slide show of designs
      • Standard color scheme & additionnal design options
    • Ice Kap Specs & Goals >
      • Ice Kap Videos
      • Ice Kap Reviews
    • Illusion Specs and Goals >
      • Illusion Videos
      • Illusion Review
      • Illusion - Sea Kayaker Magazine Review
    • Grand Illusion Specs & Goals >
      • Grand Illusion Videos
      • Grand Illusion Reviews
    • Reflection II Specs & Goals >
      • Reflection Videos
      • Reflection Review Rowan Gloag
      • Reflection Review Kate Hive member THR
      • Reflection Reviews
    • Progression Specs & Goals >
      • Progression Videos
      • Chris King's Progression Story
      • Progression Reviews
    • THR & Reg Lake Videos
  • Kayaks for Sale
    • Ice Kaps For Sale
    • Illusions For Sale
    • Grand Illusions for Sale
    • Reflection II For Sale
    • Progressions For Sale
    • Model Comparison
  • Pricing
    • Pricing
    • Model Comparison >
      • Standard Outfitting and Options
      • Understanding Lay-ups
      • Gelcoat colors - standard & optional plus slide show of designs
      • Gelcoat designs standard and optional
  • At The Shop
    • creating special gelcoat designs
    • Proprietary Lay-ups
    • working on kayak designs
    • Happenings
  • Services
    • Kayak Repair
    • Molds and Tooling
    • Custom Builds and Paint
  • Blog
  • New Customer product information
  • Accessories & Replacement
  • Maintenance