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Hemlock Peregrine

Gotta be careful doing that. I have a hull that's going on 12 years that way. Once out of the shop is hard for me to bring them back in...

Lookin' good. IME, that's the best way- "just do it" As for varnish, that varies for me. I'm under the impression that the epoxy...

Ha, I hadn't even considered flipping before fully curing, or sanding. But it does make sense, especially if making for others. Since...

Great trip report Steve and great pictures. It looks like it was a great trip.

Do I spy a Fishell paddle?

I have three - but that Ray Special is just that - VERY special, an absolute joy to paddle with in lakes. LOVE them!!!

For me as I aged, the only way to safely lift packs was to make them smaller and lighter. I can still carry 50 lbs once it is on my...

Been a while. I've made progress, but not as quickly as I had hoped. Oh well. The chance of it seeing water this season, here in WI...

What's your traditional method? For me, I've found that even with heavy packs, if I balance it on both thighs, and then slip into it...

That's too bad Tony, I always hope to feel better after a trip then before it. I try to not make any one bag/pack too heavy. For...

On a recent trip to Canada I reserved an SUV from Enterprise Car Rental. When it came time for pickup, the person at the counter...

My wife decided she needed a name. Edwina the Eddyline is a Sitka ST. It is a nice kayak, I've had it out a few times this summer trying...