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Robin, My wife and I love that canoe and the restoration that you did on her. Beautiful job! But it comes down to location. MapQuest shows round trip at 3065 miles. Wish you were closer.

Doc, that should be a great trip. Are you going to start on the Leaf, or the Chick?

I know that winter camping threads would be enjoyed by this Louisiana native. We don't really get weather that most of you think of as winter. So unless we travel, reading and viewing reports of winter camping are the best way to vicariously experience true winter. Today was 75, with a low...

I will second that statement. I've always thrown my sparks downward, always targeting my tinder bundle, hoping to get an effective hot spark into just the right spot. Rarely getting first attempt successful results, even when an ideal tinder material was used. With Hoops method, teaching the...

The red highlighted text above that you wrote to all of us, contradicts your reasoning of "safety concerns" shown below from the CBC article. Quote: Schwartz said he's frustrated that he can only use aircraft to access the area. He said it's a safety concern. "To not have a route out, if...

Harlan, is this an accurate quote from the CBC article? Quote: Schwartz said he's frustrated that he can only use aircraft to access the area. He said it's a safety concern. "To not have a route out, if something happened to that client, puts their lives in danger. You know, Ontario Parks...

Thanks to all who helped me rethink the simple bowline. I realize that any cordage will function, but when the world of synthetic fibers collides with a wealth of experience and knowledge from you folks, it has been definitely worth asking the question. I have never paddled with a throw bag...

Outstanding explanation Canotrouge, with great pictures clearly deserves a huge THANK YOU! I hope your daughter realizes how fortunate an upbringing she is living. I'm assuming that this setup is rigged primarily for self rescue, after an unplanned exiting of the canoe. Grab the rope loop off...

Thanks Canotrouge, excellent points all around! Mind sharing what size "large diameter bungie" you find works best? If I'm going to do this, I might as well do it right the first time.

Thanks Doc. Think I'm going to try your method, as 100% beeswax will simplify the process.

I started looking at heaving lines/rescue bags, and was unaware of the vast variances available. Length of line Diameter of line Lb. test of line material of bag throwing handle placement Do any of you have a preference for someone with no experience with these systems?

Thanks, the addition of the Beeswax seems to be needed to keep the flexibility. That is a handy tip!

Heaving line in a throw bag seems like a practical addition to any vessel. Is that a DIY, or do most just purchase?

Any wax work better than others? Gulf wax ? (paraffin), candle wax?

Thanks for posting this, and also to Hoop for the video. And Thanks to Canotrouge for starting the thread. I've been using ferro rods for quite a while, but this is way simpler and more foolproof than my old methods. Gave my Grandson a Light-my-fire Mora for Christmas, as he has about worn mine...

Thanks, That's about where I'm settling as of now. Loops at each end, and 25' seems to be a favored length.

No problem with gloves here. I have been wearing paddling gloves for 30+ years. Cold wet hands in winter are dangerous from an exposure standpoint, and I also like a thin bicycling style for summer. Hand protection, or rather the lack of, can really alter a multi-day trip. Good advice Steve. Thanks

I do like a back splice on the Amsteel, or a spliced loop. Never tried a melted end, but glad to know it can be problematic. I would have to travel to find a rock. Well, we do have rock revetment on larger rivers like the Red, and the Mississippi, but I don't use a canoe on those. Ships, tugs...

Another vote for 3/8". Duly noted. I understand the loop around the hand risk issue, but rarely do we have enough current to yank us in, but I agree it only takes once. Still undecided about the hand loop, as 99% of the time, I need the pulling power that a loop would assist with. Thanks

Glad to hear about the claim that it does not degrade very fast from UV. I think that was the culprit that put me on my backside. Realized that I should have replaced the line sooner, but it is such a generic item that had not previously shown any weakening or damage. I agree about the whoopie...