Designer and outdoors enthusiast Natasha Wittke demonstrates her unique eye for bold color and pattern with this series of exclusive hand-painted canoes.
Perhaps best known for its artisan painted cherry wood canoe paddles, Wittke's design company 'Norquay Co.' has partnered with Canadian canoe manufactures 'abitibi' to create a line of premium quality canoes. Available in three different designs with two color options, these special edition models are each painted on 'Prospector 15' infused kevlar canoes. Each hand-painted canoe was crafted by hand in Canada and takes over 50 hours of detailed work to complete.
Available only in North America, these canoes are made to the highest of quality, but aren't recommended for more strenuous shallow water activities. This high-end canoe is perhaps better suited for casually cruising along a beautiful lake or river while soaking it all in.
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