RickR

I've enjoyed following this thread and have one thought to offer. Words and language are powerful. "Maine" and "Guide" assume some...

Great discussion! My son and grandsons gifted me an S&T Guide paddle two Christmas' back to commemorate our October trip down the...

MyKneesHurt has some merit to their argument - whatever paddle a Maine Guide uses is a Maine Guide paddle. And let's not forget Maine...

one of the most enjoyable times of my life was when our family income revolved around paddling (among other things)- my father worked...

I've gotten to know and become friends with some very experienced canoeists who have spent a lot of time in northern Canada with native...

Use the gunnels? Yes I do (if forced into single blade usage). I stand with that old Greek fellow, Archimedes, on the efficacy of...

Pry off the gunwale, why not use a mechanical advantage? My pry is often one handed from the grip, just a little flip. I have posted...

Very nice job and thank you for making the effort and taking the time (lots!) to post your build. I like that after asking for advise...

Time to wrap this up (I've done a little better at working on it than I've done at reporting progress) I don't recall if I waited a...

My first few canoes were WRC and it is a good choice, it works and finishes easy ... if you have the option to inspect, it also comes in...