Redtail Black Cherry Ottertail Canoe Paddle

Long, narrow, and built for deep water, the ottertail blade shape rewards paddlers who want a quieter, more efficient stroke on open lakes and flatwater routes.

Black cherry is a natural fit for this style of paddle. It's lighter than many hardwoods, which matters in an ottertail where the elongated blade is already doing more deliberate work through the water column. Cherry's natural flex adds a subtle liveliness to each stroke, and its warm reddish grain deepens into a rich, burnished tone over years of use, making this a paddle that genuinely gets better looking the more it's on the water.

This paddle is exclusive to Frontenac Outfitters, engraved with our logo and handcrafted by Redtail Paddle Co. in Millbrook, Ontario. The ottertail is a favourite among trippers and sport canoeists who prioritise a smooth, low-angle forward stroke, and cherry's combination of strength and light weight makes it one of the most capable wood canoe paddles in Redtail's lineup.

• Material: Solid black cherry hardwood
• Blade shape: Ottertail, optimised for deep-water paddling
• Finish: Warm red grain that darkens and deepens with age
• Weight: Lightweight relative to other hardwoods
• Flex: Naturally flexible blade for efficient, responsive strokes
• Special feature: Engraved with the Frontenac Outfitters logo
• Best use: Flatwater tripping, open lake paddling, sport canoeing
• Made in Canada, handcrafted in Millbrook, Ontario