Recent content by Dr John

As everyone likely knows, the department of the interior is currently reviewing several national monuments. Of particular interest to us paddlers ,especially in the Northeast US, is the review of the Katahadin Wooda and Waters. This area encompasses much of the East Branch and the surrounding...

I'm sure this is true other places as well, but when you look at the name of a river feature in Maine you have to remember that a great number of them date from the logging era. When your riding down the river a top of floating logs with only a pitch pole to steady you from falling into the...

No Title I have to say, you're comparing two totally different boats there. If it were me, the final look would be less important than the intended usage, assuming you want to fix it up. You probably know this, but even if you're talking a Discovery 164, the Sundowner is going to a faster...

I have a 63" Dri-Ki Maine Guide Canoe Paddle that I would like to sell. You can see a picture of the paddles here : http://dri-kiwoodworking.com/id1.html . The one I'm selling has the natural finish. I like it, but it's just too big for me to use. I've only paddled with it one or two times...