Renewable Resource

An environmentally-friendly material built to last, fiberglass is a natural choice when seeking energy-efficient, green, sustainable solutions. Fiberglass is known for its very low embodied energy ─ the total energy required to produce a product from the raw materials stage through delivery of fiberglass products.

Fiberglass is a highly-sustainable solution. The main ingredient in fiberglass is, of course, glass, and glass is made from sand ─ an abundant, natural, non-depleting resource.

REPAIR, REPURPOSE, RECYCLE 

Prioritizing sustainability doesn’t require much nor does oar maintenance. You can do both by keeping your oars clean and storing your Cataract® Oars away from the sun. This will help extend the life of your oars, therefore helping cut down on consumption. Though structurally sound, our oars can begin to lose their aesthetic appeal over time if they are left out in the sun. If your oars are beginning to look a little faded, you can simply spray them down with a couple coats of Helmsman paint (or any other urethane paint) and they will be as good as new. This quick repair will allow you to keep your oars for a lifetime. While this may not be great for our repeat sales, it is better for sustainability. And that’s what matters.

Company Culture

CEO and Cataract® Oars Founder, Randy Philpot, started this company because of his love of the outdoors, particularly the beautiful river canyons of the West. This reverence for the outdoors permeates the culture of Cataract® Oars. From livable wages, peak benefits, and participation in community efforts to lift poverty, to a focus on wellness, outdoor living, and fundraising support for environmental organizations. Ours is a culture of healthy living and generous giving.