Introduction to Plastic Kayak Repair

When
October 31, 2026
11:00 AM
Location
Alder Creek Kayak
Spaces left
5
Registered
5 registrants

Registration

Members with wet exit certification
Active club members with wet exit certification, including kayaking professional and lifetime.
TO and Safety
Password Reserved for TO use

Full Name:: Marty Martinez
Narrative:: In conjunction with the kayak repair session, Marty Martinez will present an HDPE (plastic) kayak welding session. Marty has industry experience with tools and methods and will walk the group through the process of fixing plastic kayaks.

Topics he will cover include:

Why glues don't work

Diy tools and materials
-- Heat guns
-- Hot nails
-- Propane torch
-- Paint buckets
-- Welding stick
-- Wire mesh

Demonstration
-- Fix a crack
-- Fix a hole

Tools the pros use

This class will run as a separate track to the kayak repair session on October 31. If you have already signed up for the main session, feel free to keep that reservation and additionally sign up for this session. If you would like to work on your plastic boat, we will then schedule a work bench session that will not conflict with Marty's welding session. If you do not need the regular session, please contact MNR
Meeting Time:: 11:00:00 AM
Launch Time:: 11:00:00 AM
Type of activity:: Class
Put in:: Alder Creek Kayak
Take out:: same
Route Alternative for bad weather:: same
Required equipment::
Minimum Immersion protection:: None
Primary Organizer:: Marty Martinez
Co-Organizer(s):: Mark Niemann-Ross

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Oregon Ocean Paddling Society
Portland, Oregon