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Thanks Robin. Well written and thoughtfully presented. Very objective writing. I would take this opportunity to remind people that we...

I still have some polypro or polyester long johns, but generally only use them in the wet months now- not so much for insulation, but as...

The sawmill is our own, or rather, the camp's... we're in a community of about 60 cabins, we bought the mill when we realized we'd have...

Great first effort. I like that blade shape. Gamma is correct, Sassafras makes a very nice paddle. Mine is the lighter wood in these...

Looks good. If you're working with a sawmill, have them keep their eyes open for Sassafras. Makes excellent paddles- light & flexible...

This is my first attempt at making a paddle... I have an old beavertail paddle of unknown origin, I like it but it's too long for me...

Hello, Until now we hung our nice paddles like this: The nice paddles are getting more and the space less. So i am thinking of ways to...

It seems there's a picture that didn't upload but you wouldn't want to do it my way for sure. I have paddles leaning against walls...

I can see that in that case it might be used from shore but how does it apply to a solo flat water canoest? I am open to learning, not...

I've run into the Canada 50' throw line requirement when canoeing in BC. As a solo canoer I don't see myself ever using a line to help...

My experience with headlamps is you spoil your night vision when you raise your hands at the beginning of the stroke. If I needed to...

I didn’t know that was a rule/law. I wonder what other violations I’ve unwittingly committed.

Try it in heavy fog sometime. My team and I (or just I solo) like to paddle the unofficial Adirondack "cannonball", which is the entire...

Another major advantage of wool is that the bacteria that cause body odor do not fare well in it. Merino wool base layers (& mid layer)...

What are you planning on using it for and can you please post a specification or link to the webbing? As a long time climbing...