Charlotte, N.C.-based engineer Jim Smith, 26, of Grass Roots Engineering, claims to have crafted the world’s first 3D kayak for sea kayaking. This spring, thousands of paddling enthusiasts will ...

Johnson Outdoors Inc., Racine, plans to consolidate the manufacturing of Necky Kayaks into its Ocean Kayak facilities in Ferndale, Wash. The Necky brand will continue along with its sales, marketing ...

There are three major players in the kayak industry, WaterMark, Johnson Outdoors Inc. and Confluence Watersports. These companies are the result of a flurry of consolidation that saw many established, ...

Johnson Outdoors Inc. is closing two plants, which will cut 69 jobs, as it shifts rotational molding of its plastic kayaks and canoes in an effort to boost profitability. Johnson will move production ...