The Return of the Dragonfly & Wildfire

The original Dragonfly and Wildfire solo canoes were designed by David Yost in the early 1980's. They were extremely popular well into the 2000's. Over the years the moulds and their ownership changed hands between a couple New York state boatbuilders. We now have ownership of the moulds, and we've updated them with some modern technology and cool features. Bill walks you through the history of these awesome designs, and gives you the lowdown on the new versions for 2023.
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[@riverman691]

Nice looking woodwork.

[@riverman691]

Nice---I live about 1/2 hr from Dave. So helpful with parts for my re-builds. I have an Eaglet now.

[@thebigweg]

Was Harold Deal the principal designer of the Dragonfly?

[@NobleEndeavours123]

I am looking forward to demoing both boats. Curious to see which one is a better tripping boat for a larger guy! Are they both available in all materials including expedition kevlar if so desired?

[@sbellosa]

history, legacy, charlie wilson.... thanks for pulling it all together Bill. It's like when Gibson guitars reissues classics. Love these boats !

[@conniewaite1371]

I have been following YOST and his builds for a long time,over 50 years I think.he has a good vision for boats

[@conniewaite1371]

That is a sweet looking boat!

[@Jmaninaz1]

Those boats are SWEET! Really like of the Wildfire, and I see why that would be the one you will produce in quantity vs the Dragonfly--is the Wildfire 14 1/2 foot also? Both are onderful additions to your already amazing lineup of kayaks and boats!!

[@denisesarazin6753]

Ooooh the wildfire!! How does it compare to the Keewaydin 15 in terms of stability and other characteristics?

[@bradlepaddle9512]

Yes I agree would love to see an on the water video with both of these boats next to a p14 and K15 💪💪

[@SwiftCanoeKayak]

I'm sure we'll do some on-water filming with them this summer. Just gotta wait for ice on the lakes to melt. Still a good couple feet of ice up north.

[@NikonF5user]

P.S. MAN that Wildfire is BEAUTIFUL! 😍😍😍

[@Live2dayWanderland]

Really cool to see these

[@darrendavidsonoutdoors]

I like that wildfire. Looks like it would be a fun river boat.

[@Bikerbobber]

Can't wait till mine is ready May 6th!

[@riverman691]

I have a Flashfire also. Lot's of fun.

[@bradlepaddle9512]

Bill just let me know when y'all want to fly me up there to film the paddle test video for both of these beauties 👍 I'll keep my schedule open

[@SwiftCanoeKayak]

sooner or later you're gonna have to come experience Algonquin Park. We don't have gators and pythons, it's more of a birds and bears kinda place, but you'll get used to it. Campfire poutine. Bring your boat.

[@bradlepaddle9512]

@@SwiftCanoeKayak 😍😍😍😍 trust me it's high on the list 🛶🏞️⛰️🌲

[@jorden8681]

Beautiful canoes as always!!

[@gameovr17]

Every intro on these videos I here "Phil swift here with oxy clean"

[@bennyblanko3]

That's funny ...

[@NikonF5user]

I would LOVE to spend a day in a new Wildfire! Do you know whether any rental company has any on order???

[@SwiftCanoeKayak]

Not yet to my knowledge. It's not likely to make it into many rental fleets given its intended usage, but that could change. If you're in Ontario you could schedule a test paddle with one at our Algonquin location this summer.

[@billswift8022]

WE will have a demo Wildfire at our Algonquin store this spring. Where are you from?

[@russellkovach2775]

@@billswift8022 I live in Maryland, but I am doing an 8-day / 7-nighter in Algonquin in July - I will try to visit on one end of the trip!

[@NikonF5user]

​@@billswift8022 I can't stop watching this video. - holy cow that Wildfire is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@user-zv2ed2il8k]

👍👌