Recent content by Will Derness

When I expect to kneel frequently I use neoprene wrestling knee pads, which has some extra cushioning on the knee. Eliminates trying to figure out where to attach a pad to the hull. Also gives me some protection from falls on wet rocks. The wrestling knee pads were standard equipment for me...

I’ve been using a Thermarest pillow sleeve and a down vest as a pillow for years. The combination is very light weight and compact and in the morning I have a nice warm garment to put on when I get out of the bag...

Yes, but can it be easily tied in the pitch dark night? Here is a nice video showing 3 ways to tie a bowline in the dark. I like the slip knot version, seems simpler.

Thanks for the heads up on the bowline. Fortunately I don’t climb. However, your observation has me reviewing and adjusting how I tie the knot so the tagline finishes inside the loop.

Agreed. This technique is quite effective and easy to deploy. I will install a guy line on every tie off the tent or tarp has and not worry about the ones that only get used infrequently.

I use a package of elastic pony tail loops to secure the line in a tight bundle. Placing one of them inside the bowline loop that ties the guyline to the tent it is readily available to wrap around the folded up line.

Great canoe. Despite its ample rocker the canoe holds its line very well if paddled with good technique. I got mine used about 6 years ago and after a clean up it looks like this.

Wonderful palette of colors you found yourself in. Thanks for sharing

Quite a few years ago I developed tennis elbow during my canoeing WW years. I got some pain relief from using a Velcro wrap around my forearm, just below the elbow. It took quite some time for the tennis elbow to resolve itself by easing back on the aggressive paddling and focusing on my...

Given we both realized we should sell canoes we weren’t using, I couldn’t in good conscience try to sell my OT camper on this site while you were doing the same. Using another method to advertise its availability I sold my OT Camper yesterday. Best wishes on yours finding its next owner.

I use a back band and position the band where I want it to reside. If I lean forward the back band will fall somewhat, but it’s an easy matter to pull it back up into position.

Waccamaw River, just after dawn.

Same here, no enthusiasm for canoes in my daughter and son in law. Thinking I might as well sell what I’m not using as they have little interest in storing them despite plentiful yard space.

Pollen swirls in a cove just off the river.

The 2 inch web yokes I install are for my shoulders.