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We are both 75 and have been canoeing for 50 years. First canoe was a 17’ Coleman, that I bought used from a friend. Second canoe was...

Ice boat!! Very cool A bunch of years ago I stumbled on a couple guys with a DN on Round Lake (near Ballston Lake, NY) They found the...

As @memaquay says, bare, smooth ice seems to be a rarity in a lot of places. I briefly looked into backcountry or wild ice skating...

The last time I went was in 2022. There wasn’t much wind but the ice was great. I set up my skate sail but there wasn’t even much wind...

I’ve been ice boating many times and built a DN and a Gambit which is basically a two seater DN. It’s a fine line between cold enough...

or you have a good friend with you who can pull the canoe for you... ;) .

I used a paddle to lift this rat snake. It grabbed onto the t-grip and wouldn't let go. I think it worked itself into a groundline hitch.

for theft deterrence just get a sticker for the canoe cover that says coleman 😂

Well there is active nest building all around our house so I went over to the neighbors to see how those rubber snakes are working out...

I made this cherry yoke for a Prospector 14 that I recently sold. The thumb bolts are 27” O/C. If you can use it let me know. Price...

It’s an ice boat. The runners on the ground gave it away. Not sure what model though. Jim

You are not alone gamma we have all had those kind of days. I was almost done after finishing my first boat but a strangers words...

Mallard drake on the Sorgue River.

I found out why canoeing and other activities on the Sorgue River are not allowed during this time. This is a fish preserve and...

My grandson Cooper with a “shed” he found here in Maine last year. No matter what the conditions, shed hunting is a family affair for my...