Recent content by Glenn MacGrady

Alan, have you ever built a canoe in this house/shop? I have a recollection that you moved several years ago. And what is that Flash Gordon contraption on the right side of the photos with what looks like a filter on the back.

Ah, the joys of no wind. You look like you're paddling in the air in a couple of the photos.

"The food storage order is the result of increases in human-bear interactions with negative outcomes, according to the Forest Service." How's that for governmental euphemistic gobbledygook. Yes, and that includes my Ursack, which I vastly prefer over blue barrels, which I've never used...

The throat is where the blade blends into the shaft, which would be at 22.25" on your ruler. That is a big blade, about the dimensions of a whitewater paddle. Touring paddles that are 22" long to the throat are usually about 6.75"-7" wide. To get less blade area you might want to narrow the...

Now that's a southern and southwestern thang.

The most out of control I've ever been in a canoe is when I was solo paddling an interconnected lake in Maine in a highly rockered whitewater canoe (Millbrook ME). The wind was blowing in my direction of travel, thankfully, but I could not keep the canoe straight. I ended up being blown sideways...

We've complained about lousy boats and gear. In this thread, let's discuss some new purchases that have turned out really well, that you really like, or have even become game changers for your canoeing or canoe camping. I haven't bought much new equipment lately that I've used a lot, but I...

Unmentionables. Bloomers. Pantaloons. We've got to mention them for canoe trips, and give some recommendations on material, price and brands. Yes, it depends on climate, so you can discuss that. Boxers, briefs or long johns for all climates? In summertime, does the the fabric need to come...

Herr DIY!

Here is an emotional, short documentary film about how Bob Mravetz is recovering from his devastating auto accident injuries, how he is dealing with the loss of Elaine, and how the freestyle community has provided him with social and physical support. Included in the film are members @Marc...

Members can't delete a post. Alan can because that's one of the powers of a moderator. If you want a post deleted for some valid reason, you can request Alan or me to do it. Aside from that, I will sometimes delete a post on my own when it's clearly some sort of mistake or duplicate, as I did...

It may have lost an ounce on the Cohocton River. I just watched your adventure there. 😉

Gadabyte, is that your new-to-you Hemlock SRT? If so, tell us how it performed and how you felt in it—in another thread, I suppose, in order for this one to stay on topic.

I assume a double outrigger system would ordinarily be attached across the center of the canoe. Is there not a central thwart already there? Is it wood or aluminum? I also agree with the comments that suggest you should learn to paddle your canoe without outrigger stabilizers. Canoe paddling is...

I love the orange color on the SRT, Joe, and you have an enviable fleet of solo canoes. Does the Eaglet have a solo seat? You have four great options for an overnight tripping canoe. I'd guess the Dragonfly might be the fastest canoe and either the Dragonfly (depending on layup) or the...