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RickR
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Staying in shape over the cold moons
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I've not been "lost" either, but I've had numerous, surprisingly long walks out.
Tuesday at 6:50 PM
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New project... 17.5' Atkinson Traveler
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Stem blanks are off the stem form, and on the canoe form! No bending defects. I was a little surprised by the amount of spring back...
Tuesday at 10:08 AM
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A Big Thank You to Glenn !
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I just want to give a very long Overdue Thank You to Glenn ! You have immensely improved this Site ! It is so much easier to start a...
Sunday at 7:34 PM
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Canoeing, Tripping, Camping with Heart Problems
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In 2018 I had my aortic valve replaced. I'm on Metoprolol, which slows the heart and Eliquis, which is a blood thinner. Last year I...
Mar 18, 2023
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A Stripper and a Composite Copy
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OK . At this point the Kevlar copy is off the stripper mold. Next up is to sand the glassed stripper, before removing from the forms...
Mar 18, 2023
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Learning pole?
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This is a Home Depot pole project, Hemlock i believe and im heading into this open minded and willing to “up-grade” my equipment if...
Mar 18, 2023
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(Finally) starting from scratch.
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It was the best of ideas, it was the worst of ideas. It was an act of excess in an era of economy, a bold and confident move that belied...
Mar 12, 2023
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Can we thrive with mediocrity in our canoe lives?
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"...we need hobbies, even if we’re bad at them,..." That's why I like Hand Tools, I make my mistakes slower.
Mar 11, 2023
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Can we thrive with mediocrity in our canoe lives?
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That depends. I have been paddling since 1961. Any activity that I have stayed with that long is usually because there has been some...
Mar 11, 2023
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A Stripper and a Composite Copy
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As Promised, here is info on the Kevlar copy. With the Stripper glassed, and ready to become the mold, I set about covering the mold...
Mar 11, 2023
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Raven, part 2
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Found some nice cherry for the trim, six foot lengths, woodworking teacher set up this scarfing jig for me. In theory it works well, but...
Mar 10, 2023
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Maine Canoe Symposium June 3-4, 2023
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Karen and I have attended the past 2 years. Terrific event! We've learned a lot and met some extraordinary people. We're planning to...
Mar 9, 2023
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Which canoe to build?
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Two boats come to mind as long time favourites: - the Kipawa (16'6"), designed by John Winters with plans available from Green Valley...
Mar 9, 2023
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Poll: What is Your Opinion of Tilley Hats
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I bought mine for canoeing, but it has become my warm weather hat for everything else also. Keeps the sun off my bald head and does a...
Mar 9, 2023
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New Paddle build 2023
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Stripper: You're jumping the gun. you'll have to wait. Just kidding, I used the same method Cruiser used in his thread. I...
Mar 6, 2023
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