Perth Outfitters Identifies U.F.O.
Large colourful floating objects floating the Tay Basin have been catching the attention of by-standers in Perth, Ontario over the past month. These Unidentified Floating Objects have been identified by Perth Outfitters staff as Corcl’s. The coracle shaped objects are small floating boats, intended for improving paddling skills and just pure fun.The boat is designed after the Welsh, Irish and Scottish coracle, a fishing boat used centuries ago which was strategically maneuvered by the paddler with one hand in a criss-cross paddling motion known as ferrying. The fisherman would then use his other hand to fish.
Perth Outfitters purchased a fleet of over 30 Corcl’s earlier this summer, and the little round boats have been a huge hit. Families are floating the basin in the brightly coloured boats which float on both sides. They can be paddled from a seated position or standing position, and the summer campers have had them spinning circles all summer long! The Corcl train has become a Birthday Party favourite and all around these boats are just a ton of fun!
Corclis a US based corporation in Baltimore, Maryland and this brilliant idea came from the Corcl Founder, Carter Brigham. Brigham had this to say about Perth Outfitters jumping on the Corcl train. “Corcl Boats confirms Perth Outfitters as a Canadian camp champion. Perth contemplated conforming with just kayaks and canoes but was captivated by circular contraptions. When their campers considered the Corcls, they were charmed. They cheered. They chanted. They chuckled. Regardless of geography, Perth Outfitters is part of Corcl Country now!”.
Perth Outfitters staff are loving the versatility of the boat, paddlers can enjoy a leisurely float, fill them with water on land for babies and toddlers and even pull older children behind kayaks and canoes to make for a new adventure in paddling. “The interest in the boats has been fantastic!”, commented owner Ian Pearson.
There is just one month left of summer fun, and we highly recommend adding Corcl’ing to your list of fun activities.
Perth Outfitters is a retailer and rental facility of the Corcl boats. Corcl rentals can be made by the hour, half-day, full day or week and are reduced for the month of August. For as low as $15 you can experience the identified floating object for yourself this summer.
Melanie Ireton