Recent content by woytek

Finally had a chance to get this boat wet today! The day was bright and sunny with light wind (5-7kts), but the air temp was about 46F and water was cold, so I was being quite conservative and not pushing any limits (I’m one of those “always wear your PFD” types, had dry clothing, and my test...

Another great idea! Thanks!

You just gave me a great idea. I can make a set of wood stops that fit over the rack bars and catch the inside of the gunwhales. That would stop any sideways motion and wouldn’t interfere with the straps. Thanks!

Got the call that it had been delivered yesterday. Today I made the 3.5 hour drive north to pick it up, and then took a little over four hours to get it back home. I chose to take a more scenic (and lower speed) route home. High winds were predicted to strengthen on the highway route that I took...

We have a sailboat we keep in Erie, PA. Condition changes on that lake are no joke. Pleasant sailing in 1-2ft waves can quickly go to double-reefed crashing through fast-period wave trains trying to make way back to port. We also often paddle around the peninsula that is Presque Isle State Park...

Awesome! I’ll be dropping you a line. My schedule isn’t always conducive for club activities, but I’d love to learn more and get a little more connected. My wife is the oldest of five sisters. I understand from my father-in-law that they automatically bestow sainthood once the last one is out...

You know, I spent a lot of time around Kinzua as a kid, when we lived a little further north. Somehow, it didn’t even occur to me as a paddling destination. I’m adding the area to my research list for some trips with the new boat! Thanks!

Hi! One of my (too numerous, my wife would say) hobbies is paddling, primarily lakes. We have a few state parks near us, and in fact keep our two solo paddle craft at one of them most of the summer. We also spend a few weeks every year in Michigan’s eastern UP, paddling bays off of Lake Huron. I...