RickR

Well, the trip I have dreamed of since boyhood in about to come to fruition. Drive up to Sudbury on 6/9, get on the train on 6/11 at 5...

Well, it's definitely true - time in boat is critical. It is also true that getting all these tips and tidbits from polers on- and...

Something to think about is a canoe pole is also called a "setting" pole. If I remember correctly it is called that because you "set"...

I'll try to describe it better. I was actually thinking about describing this as I was doing it yesterday. Picture a midstream eddy...

Thanks for the explanation, Rick, that makes sense. Steve, it sounds like you're describing a turn almost broadside to the current...

@RickR - I would encourage you to try exiting the eddy bow first, taking advantage of all the momentum aided by the eddy, and...

My pole plant would be on the eddy side, whether exiting a bank or midstream eddy. The ferry angle relative to the eddy line is low. I...

When traveling upstream I like bow light trim, how much depends on current strength. When re-entering the main stream from an eddy I...

Now that stripping is complete, it is time to trim the sheer and get the initial sanding and shaping done. First step in marking the...