Recent content by kahel

:giggle: If the boatswain had slapped you because you didn't know the colors of the port and starboard, all it took was a glance in the mirror, and you'd feel that slap for the rest of your life.

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.