Recent content by kahel

I also prefer the boat-load of gear so that I end up with relatively neutral trim.

I also believe that once you’ve learned and internalized that supposedly silly splashing around on the lake - known as “freestyle” - it’s all the more enjoyable to navigate such a small stream elegantly, smoothly, and with ease. Of course, you can do it with strength and determination - but...

Great looking canoe :love:

OK, I've been on a regatta course with the Wilma before... but I'll leave the racing to others.

What a trip! A 30 day, 620 km canoe journey through the expansive wilderness of Côte-Nord, Quebec. The route is designed to traverse the headwaters of the Romaine River, a river seeing significant change as part of Quebec’s major energy project Plan Nord, followed by the descent of the...

Sailing?! … Yeah, but at times the wind was so gusty that it wasn't fun at all. . . . Maybe some other time.

As a complete beginner, I’ve learned here that the most important thing is to have a good seat. Next comes positioning yourself in the boat so you can comfortably use both options (sitting or kneeling). This also includes whether the seat is mounted flat or at an angle in the boat.

@samb - Here's a follow-up to your question about sail size Today I did a few little things... . . . .

A quick and easy solution for me using my Stanley thermos .

in this conditions - Hilleberg rules! (y)

Basecamp ... out of the car ... Step height ... no need to crawl on the floor this sounds to a Tipi. Helsport Pasvik 4-6 . , . . . . . . .

some small things . . . . . . . . . . . .

I don't have any experience with canoe sailing myself - but I'm in very good company with my friend, who has a lot of experience and with whom I'll be going on my first sailing trip. . . Yes, I'm really looking forward to seeing how it goes.

There's nothing special to say about it... It's originally a sail made by the german company “Klepper,” and it was originally intended for a folding boat. I was able to buy the sail very cheaply on eBay—and I think it'll be more than enough for my boat. Here are two sample pictures .

oh I know this kind of walk also very well ...