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The way I understood his explanation was it has to do with grain orientation and how that allows the amount of flex, strength, and ability to carve it so thin without compromise. I really like my Bruce Smith also, but this is very different. This obviously is all highly subjective. You don’t...

Last winter I read Jerry Dennis' book, "From a Wooden Canoe". In one chapter, Mr. Hitchcock’s paddles were praised and they peaked my interest. I found his email and reached out to him to see if he was still making paddles. I received an email back that day informing me he had a couple left...

Fresh coat of paint on my 50 pounder before the symposium. I was being supervised… Bob

Coming along very nicely. Thank you for sharing your lessons learned. It will be beautiful! Bob

Very nice. Great job! Bob

Really nice. You do beautiful work. Bob

Looking forward to it. I will have my navy blue Old Town 50 pounder on the same color Volvo wagon- a coincidence I think… There are other blue vehicles and floatilla to choose from now that I think about it… so maybe not. Bob

I am curious if any member are attending either of these events the second week of July this year at Paul Smiths in NY? I will be there 7/12-15. I imagine Glenn will be there as a new board member of the WCHA and I know Benson is presenting. It would be nice to meet some folks in person...

I always print out maps and use them in a waterproof case. In the winter months I enjoy looking over potential routes on larger scale maps near the wood stove. I have the GPS apps on my phone and download where I am going as a back up, but I have only needed them a couple times to confirm I...

I always bring a few apples. I like your grape method- will have to use a Nalgene for anything similar. Thanks.

I know John Visser of Housatonic Canoe Shop is a couple hours from you in Little Falls, NY. He primarily works on wood and canvas, but I know he dabbles in the dark arts of Royalex from time to time. Worth a call or email I’d say. He does nice work. Phone: (203)-470-2031 E-mail...

Great report as always! Thanks for sharing. Bob

Skin on frame canoes and kayaks have been around hundreds of years. Instead of oiled sealskin, Dacron and urethane are typically used these days.

This was taken last night (not by me) at the top of Mohawk Mountain a couple minutes from me. More of a hill if you live in a mountainous area... Pretty impressive for southern New England. Bob

I was headed to the a friend’s fly shop and grocery store early on Friday morning to gather supplies for a local trip later that day. It didn’t go as planned. I’m glad the canoe wasn’t on top yet and more grateful my yuppie sensibilities led me to purchase a Volvo a couple months ago. The...

I’m not sure of the equivalent over the counter alternative, but I would prefer hemostatic packing material over a powder coagulant.

I admittedly drink too much coffee. I prefer to grind as I go at home and pack what I have ground at home on trips. There are hundreds of articles on grinders and brewing methods. The consensus of coffee snobs seem to be that a conical burr grinder gives the most consistent grind and how...

I remember that as well. It was nice. I am not able to locate it either. I built this a few years ago for a skin on frame canoe. It is lightweight, folds, works in camp, but is bulky for portaging in my opinion. Bob

Stohlquist Men's Piseas PFD. Good for fishing to keep fly boxes and other items, but not the most comfortable to wear all day. I have not dumped with this one, so can’t speak to that.

Me too!