Cruiser

I bought a double blade to try with the first canoe I built and the combo was literally a whole new experience. That boat was about...

Amen

If you look on the Werner site, there are two categories for Touring paddles (not including Kids) "High Angle" and "Low Angle" ...

40"?! Dang. I have two 280cm paddles, BB Angler Ace and BB Impression Solo. Great for a wide-beam Prospector and an OT Tripper. Little...

I got a little artsy tonight with this Great blue heron, that was having a bad hair day.

Pictures are really the best part, lets the reader actually see what is going on, sometimes words fall far short of reality.

Sitting on my dock when I returned from an evening paddle. This beautiful limpkin posed from 10' away.

So back in late July, I had decided on purchasing a Northstar Phoenix. I had test paddled a few contenders at Rutabaga and the Phoenix...

Part 3... To give you an overview of the route, here is a map of Wabakimi. The route is marked in pink. Unfortunately, due to...

Thanks so much for bringing us along on your adventure. I appreciate the effort you're putting in since English isn't your first...

Part 2... Thursday, May 26, 2022, Day 1 After a rainy night, I got up early. Breakfast was ready at 7.00 a.m. My appetite was...

I finally got a chance to finish the "recycled" paddle, made from repurposed western red cedar (from old utility poles) and hard maple...

Gamma, one thing to note about walnut ... it fades with exposure. Not a deal breaker, but it is something to keep in mind. I did up my...

I predict that the bare hull weight after sanding should be in the ball park of 18.5 pounds, standard 6 oz glass if you are careful...

It's a rule Gamma, most boats end up taking about 72 standard strips .... 1/4" x 7/8" Now if you do use 1/4" strips at 16', that is .33...