Recent content by memaquay

I was obsessed with this story several years ago, and read as much as I could about it. As to romance in the wilds, it has been my experience that two people unknown to each other, but of agreeable work ethics and humour will always develop strong bonds that may develop into romantic tendencies...

Well, I just surfaced, I have been reading Ramblin Boy's extensive post about the connection between Selwyn Dewdney and Norval Morrisseau. For those unfamiliar with either, Selwyn was responsible for documenting many of the rock paintings in Ontario and Manitoba in the early 60's, and it was...

The more interesting trip would be to put in at the Ogoki Bridge, paddle upstream to the reservoir and make your way down to Cliff lake, which is one of the biggest pictograph sites in Ontario. Then make your way down Mud River, and either take the train back to Nakina, or carry on to Lake...

Not sure if you have read this book, but it is very good. https://www.amazon.ca/Woman-Who-Mapped-Labrador-Expedition/dp/0773540296 Speculations about a romantic relationship between her and the lead guide ad and interesting twist to the account.

No idea, lol. I'd like to explore the warm States, particularly today as we get slammed with the biggest snow storm in a few years.

I'd still like to do some paddling in the States, I really hope I can work it out to quit working one of these days.

Floatation tanks might add a little more buoyancy in a complete submergence, but they will not make a huge difference in self rescue techniques. As previously stated, if concerned in whitewater situations, put airbags in it. If you are tripping solo with a load of gear, running rapids, chances...

Agree with Dutch, I've never added float tanks, I have submerged cedar strips on purpose many times, have always been able to self rescue. Plus, you have done such a beautiful job on your internal stems, why bury them under a chamber?

Got a busy winter ahead of me, mostly work related. After years of asking, I finally got a dedicated canoe building course for the high school kids. It's being offered as a math class, but the focus is canoe building. After talking with the fellas in the Outers club, we are going to make a 17...

Difficult to tell for sure, because of the way photos can often change appearances, but the one on the right sure looks beamier. Are there any major differences when a tape measure is applied to beam, depth, length, stuff like that?

To be sure, those holes in the canoe for ropes are a very nice touch. However, I have never had them on the 30 or more canoes I have tripped with, and have always used my painters either through the deck or tied off to the carrying grip, or a combination of both. I have lined upstream and...

I only turn mine on when I need to send a message. Battery will last for an entire year using it like that. I have a dedicated gps unit for tracking, map use and recording info.

Our school club brought a 16 footer last year, works quite well as a solo. Initial impressions.....even thought the specs are very similar to the Nova Craft prospector, it seemed smaller to me. I think you rank right up there with the fella who has bought the most canoes and still remained...

Sitting in the deep freeze now, lake has enough ice to skidoo on, won't see open water for months....that was a very good read and excellent pictures!

I've been to Keji a few times. Unofficial lore exists about the name of the lake. If I remember correctly, around the turn of the century, some Mi'kmak guides were taking some sports across the lake, either in the late fall or the early spring. The waves were high and splashing into the canoe...