Sliding Focus

Very interesting and highly coincidental story, Tom. So, why don't we treat this thread topic as to how we all came to buy (or make or...

You folks are probably the only ones who have not been forced to be bored by the story of how and where I bought my Wenonah Rogue back...

The canoe was delivered this weekend. It was a hot one but we got it out for a quick paddle before doing some fishing. It was a success...

It's been a rushed and busy week trying to get this boat done but I'm calling it a wrap. I'll get it back this winter to add float tanks...

This weekend I closed up the ends of the canoe. I started by taping the ends of the wood canoe I'd used as a mold, applied peel ply, and...

I love my Phoenix for exploring the local rivers and lakes, but I have never used it with the thought of speed. It is too much fun as a...

I've owned both Phoenix and NW Solo. Phoenix is a river boat that does pretty well on lakes and NW Solo is a lake boat that does pretty...

I wasn't familiar with Opinel, so I looked at some videos and reviews. The blade is evidently very thin and sharp, which is good for...

Opinel makes a kid's folder with a rounded point; he can cut, but not stab. They're cheap, decent steel, attractive, and light, which is...

If you start numbering the years you'll start numbering the seasons. Then you'll number the trips and eventually get down to the days...

Well, after building a rack, buying a paddle, buying a PFD, setting up my car, and doing a little maintenance on my new-to-me 2015 NW...

As you know, I recently acquired a new-to-me NW Solo canoe. The purchase was a bit of a surprise as I had been combing the online ads...

Now there's four boats I'll be really interested in seeing a comparison!

I know solo tripping/paddling is what a lot of the members here enjoy, but I think the best solution to the age problem would be finding...

The Great Replacement of Canoes in the U.S. has been accelerating for decades now. Canoes are now somewhat prevalent only in...